The highlighted examples recognise that, in different markets and global locations, there are lessons to be learned. Companies included represent a broad array of countries and are drawn from many different sectors, including chemicals, construction, consumer goods, cosmetics, food & drink, energy, real estate, and telecommunications.

The examples cover key themes that are globally relevant for businesses, such as the following:

• How to disclose SDGs impacts in the value chain;
• Engaging stakeholders in prioritising SDGs; and
• Understanding interconnections between the SDGS and corporate objectives and KPIs.

These practical examples complement the existing guidance developed by the GRI-UNGC Business Reporting on the SDGs Action Platform. This resource covers three areas:

1. Analysis of the SDGs goals and targets 
2. A guide for integrating the SDGs into corporate reporting
3. How to address investor needs in SDGs business reporting

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

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References:

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Global Reporting Initiative welcomes the European Green Deal as a global game changer that other economies should follow. With ambitious legislative changes backed by €1 trillion investment over the next decade, the EU is signalling leadership in efforts to advance sustainable development and tackle climate change.

European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis recently provided details on the implementation of the Green Deal Investment Plan – including strengthening sustainability reporting by companies. He set out that:

• The EU’s Non-Financial Reporting Directive is to be reviewed, with new requirements for companies to increase disclosures on sustainability risks and opportunities      
• The EU will establish “clear reporting standards” based on the “best and most widely accepted elements of what exists”
• The Green Deal has to be part of wider global efforts and funding commitments in order to “scale up sustainable finance at the level that the world needs”

GRI chief executive Tim Mohin said:

“Sustainable development is a singular and indisputable global priority. One important catalyst to a sustainable future is transparency: the ability for all stakeholders to evaluate the impacts and benefits of corporate activities. Sustainability disclosure was pioneered by GRI over twenty years ago and now is a fixture in nearly every multinational enterprise.

But more must be done. We are just ten years from the deadlines to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and need to accelerate progress under the Paris Climate Agreement. I applaud the leadership shown by the European Commission, which is now moving with urgency by committing €1 trillion to fund the transition.

While the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive has been successful, we believe reporting must improve. We stand ready to work with the EU to cooperate on these improvements, but we must not reinvent nor move backwards.

With these actions, the EU is providing leadership for the world. We need to support the global common language for reporting, backed by strong policy and oversight. This will unlock trade and investment that is aligned with sustainable development.”

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

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References:

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The Bravo Initiative

Seven years ago a social dialogue began in Greece, around sustainable development programs, policies and initiatives developed by a number of organizations (including businesses and business associations, academia, local authorities, civil society organizations and the media), that contribute to the creation of a sustainable economy and society.

Bravo Sustainability Awards

Bravo Sustainability Awards are intended to foster a systematic, multistakeholder dialogue on sustainable development, responsible business and social responsibility topics. More specifically, Bravo Sustainability Awards aim to:

• Draw attention to and reward best practices developed and implemented by businesses and/or business associations, local authorities and civil society that actively promote sustainable development, responsible entrepreneurship and social responsibility.
• Promote practices that serve as a model for innovation and growth.
• Support the collaboration between the private and public sector in taking action to improve quality of life.
• Raise public awareness of sustainable development and social responsibility issues.
• Strengthen networking between organizations taking action on sustainable development issues, creating partnerships.

The Bravo Sustainability Awards 2017 winners:

Bravo Governance:

• National Bank
• European Reliance
• Knauf
• Diageo
• OTE Group

Bravo Market:

• Vodafone
• National Bank
• LAMDA HELLIX
• PwC
• Technopolis SA
• Komotini Paper Mill

Bravo Environment:

• Coca-Cola Hellas
• FLOURMILLS THRAKIS
• Papastratos
• Piraeus Bank

Bravo Society:

• National Bank
• Quest Holdings
• Imerys Industrial Minerals Greece S.A.
• FLOURMILLS THRAKIS
• 3M Hellas
• Environmental Protection Engineering S.A.

Bravo in Action:

• HELLENIC PETROLEUM
• National Bank
• Diageo
• Papastratos

References:

This article was compiled using information published by Eventora. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the links below:

https://www.eventora.com/el/Events/Bravo-2017

http://www.sustainablegreece2020.com/en/news-article/bravo-annual-event-2017-thursday-25th-may.115.html

http://bravo.sustainablegreece2020.com/userfiles/files/bravo_sustainability_awards_en.pdf

http://bravo.sustainablegreece2020.com/?lang=en

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