MARKETPLACE OPPORTUNITIES

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1 MARKETPLACE OPPORTUNITIES The 2013 Global Conference on Sustainability and Reporting will be the sustainability leadership event of It will unite over 1500 delegates from business, finance, accountancy, consultancy, civil society, government, labor and academia. These sustainability leaders will connect, share knowledge, and collaborate to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global economy. Exhibitors at previous GRI Conferences Atos Bloomberg City of Amsterdam Enel Futerra Sustainability Communications KPMG Maplecroft Petrobras Royal Dutch Shell SAS Innovation and change: for a sustainable global economy Growth and prosperity depend on our ability to meet today s most pressing sustainability challenges. Climate change, resource scarcity, financial corruption, human rights abuses: these interlinked challenges need joined-up, collaborative solutions. Creating these solutions gives us an opportunity to build a sustainable global economy founded on long-term profitability, social justice and environmental care. Leading organizations are showing the way with greater transparency and more responsible practices. Sustainability reporting adds value. Around the world, thousands of organizations now report their economic, environmental, social and governance performance. More than ever, we need a robust reporting framework that enables companies to account for their impacts; communicate how they will create value; and give investors, governments and consumers the information they need to make better decisions. It s time to make sustainability reporting standard practice. The G4 Guidelines: for standard practice To make sustainability information useful for all, we need a common reporting language. The fourth generation of GRI s Sustainability Reporting Guidelines G4 will be launched at the Conference. G4 aims to provide this common language for organizations around the world, enabling sustainability reporting to become standard practice. Marketplace The Marketplace an integrated part of the Conference experience will showcase a diverse range of organizations, products, services and information. Located at the heart of the Conference venue, exhibitors and participants will find the Marketplace the perfect place to meet up with other participants, network, interact with exhibitors, or simply relax between program sessions.

2 Your platform for branding and networking The Marketplace is your opportunity to build brand awareness and to showcase your products and services to a leadership audience of business, government and civil society experts, sustainability professionals, prospective clients and potential partners. Reach the global sustainability and reporting community in one place, cost effectively Meet, network and gain immediate feedback from a community of peers Showcase your organization, projects and expertise in an inspiring setting designed to promote interaction and collaboration Demonstrate your products and services directly to a targeted audience Benefit from tailored sponsorship packages, marketing, public relations and branding activities This is your opportunity to meet, build relationships, promote solutions and raise your organization s profile. Marketplace location and opening The Marketplace will be located centrally on the ground floor of the Conference center, next to the plenary hall and the main entrance. Coffee and tea breaks will be held in this area, which also includes a variety of inviting networking and lounge spaces. The Marketplace will be open throughout the Global Conference on Sustainability and Reporting: Wednesday 22 May :00-20:00 hrs. Thursday 23 May :00-18:00 hrs. Friday 24 May :00-14:30 hrs. Exhibition space fees The Marketplace will consist of standard exhibition spaces measuring 3x3m (unit of 9m 2 ). Type Fee* 1 unit of 9m unit of 9m 2 for OS & NGO s** Additional unit of 9m Additional unit of 9m 2 for OS & NGO s** * Fees include standard shell scheme and 2 exhibitor passes per unit. All other requirements, e.g., flowers, catering, audio-visual needs, can be ordered through the online exhibition manual that will be sent out to exhibitors after receipt of the signed exhibitor agreement. Exhibitor passes do not give access to the Conference sessions. The fees above exclude VAT. ** Organizational Stakeholders & Non-Governmental Organizations

3 Booth allocations Please note that the first round of exhibition space allocations will take place on 10 December After this date, final booth allocations will be made upon request and on a first- come, first-served basis. Demonstrate leadership Being part of the Marketplace of the 2013 Global Conference on Sustainability and Reporting lets you demonstrate global leadership in sustainability and driving change: A credible branding platform to promote your company as a leader in driving the transition to a sustainable global economy Endorsement of your company s leadership position with key stakeholders A central role for your company in supporting GRI s mission to make sustainability reporting standard practice Opportunity for meaningful exchange and collaboration with other leaders in the sustainability field Opportunity to promote your company s sustainability goals, strategies and practices Important deadlines October 2012: Conference registration opens 10 December 2012: First round of Marketplace allocations, after this date allocations will be made on first-come, first-served basis. 31 January 2013: Deadline Early Bird registration fee 30 April 2013: Deadline Standard registration fee 21 May 2013: Build-up Marketplace May 2013: Conference and Marketplace dates Conference Venue Amsterdam RAI Europaplein GZ Amsterdam Amsterdam T: +31 (0) Contact For more information about the Marketplace, please contact MCI Amsterdam: MCI Amsterdam Jan van Goyenkade HP Amsterdam T: +31 (0) E: griconference-sponsor@mci-group.com

4 PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLAN

5 MARKETPLACE APPLICATION FORM Company/Organization name * VAT Number (compulsory for European Companies) Address City State ZIP Code Country Website Telephone nr. Fax nr. address Contact person * Name of company as to be used in the final program. Please also send your company logo in JPEG or EPS format. We are interested in participating in the Marketplace: Type Fee ** O 1 unit of 9m O 1 unit of 9m 2 for OS & NGO s ** O Additional unit of 9m O Additional unit of 9m 2 for OS & NGO s ** ** Fees include standard shell scheme and 2 exhibitor passes per unit. Fees exclude VAT. *** Organizational Stakeholders & Non-Governmental Organizations Preferred booth numbers: 1 st preference:.2 nd preference:.3 rd preference:. Allocation of exhibition spaces will take place after 10 December TOTAL PARTICIPATION COSTS IN V.A.T. will be added according to Dutch tax rules. Payment Policy After receipt of this form by MCI Amsterdam, a confirmation together with the official contract will be sent. Once the exhibitor contract has been signed, an invoice for the total costs, due to be paid within 15 days, will be send by . Cancellation policy 60% of costs will be refunded if a written request is received before 1 January % of costs will be refunded if a written request is received from 1 January to 28 February 2013 No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received after 28 February Date Signature Please send this form to: griconference-sponsor@mci-group.com