Getting Ready for GRI G4 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Course

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1 Getting Ready for GRI G4 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Course

2 Take your sustainability reporting in the right direction with our GRI-certified training course The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is one of the most widely used frameworks for sustainability reporting. Developed through a consensusseeking multi stakeholder process, the framework sets out the principles and indicators that organisations can use to measure and report their economic, environmental, and social performance. Why report on sustainability? In today s dynamic climate, with increased scarcity of raw materials, climate change and ecosystem degradation, companies are facing stakeholders demanding greater transparency than ever before and over more than just finances. It is therefore no surprise that publishing standalone sustainability reports is a fast-rising trend around the globe, especially so in the ASEAN region, with the number of sustainability reports rapidly increasing year-on-year since Globally, 80% of the sustainability reports adopt or make reference to GRI guidelines +. Understanding GRI s guidelines will help you to create communications that convey your organisation s sustainability efforts effectively and to an international standard as well as allow comparability across companies. In Thailand, the number of companies publishing sustainability reports adopting the GRI framework has increased exponentially, from 2 reports in 2008 to 32 in This signals that companies in Thailand are becoming increasingly aware of the importance and usefulness of sustainability reporting with integration of sustainability into their strategy. In general, a sustainability report is rapidly going from being a nice-to-have to a must-have. Sustainability reporting, done well, can help an organisation to: Better manage its sustainability risks Engage stakeholders in a more structured manner Set targets and improve performance Enhance credibility, accountability and transparency Benchmark itself against other companies in the industry Improve its brand and reputation as a responsible organisation Join our GRI Certified Training course today to get a head start in the right direction. Source: + Statistics obtained from the 2014 Report Registered to Date (as of 27 August 2015), GRI Sustainability Reporting Statistics Publication year 2014 * The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) database # Number of GRI reports published in Thailand (as of 27 August 2015)

3 We have provided guidance on sustainability reporting to many leading listed companies in Thailand Training Objectives By the end of the training, you should be able to: Plan your GRI sustainability reporting process Identify, prioritise and dialogue with your stakeholders Select topics for action and report Decide on your report content Discuss and set sustainability goals Check processes and monitor activities Ensure quality of information Best communicate your report Understand the experiences and key challenges of sustainability reporting teams across various sectors What knowledge will you gain? Key steps of the GRI framework and reporting process G4 Guidelines main features Stakeholder prioritisation and engagement Tasks and decisions to be made during the reporting process to prepare a G4-based report focused on material Aspects Materiality principle, testing and implementation Content expected to be found in G4-based reports Application levels assessment and assurance What constitutes a quality sustainability report Day Part Topics* Day 1 Part 1 Introduction: Sustainability reporting and GRI guidelines Day 1 & 2 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Planning your GRI: Sustainability reporting process Engaging stakeholders Defining your material Aspects and boundaries Day 2 Part 5 Building your report Part 6 Checking and communicating your report What will participants get? All participants will obtain the following during the course: GRI Certified Training presentation document Reporting Principles and Standard Disclosure GRI Implementation Manual Certificate from GRI (upon training completion) * Delivered in English language

4 Our GRI certified trainers have deep experience in delivering sustainabilityrelated training courses to organisations at various levels, from practitioners to Board members. Who should attend? The course is targeted at corporate sustainability, corporate communications, human resources, health & safety, marketing, investor relations and finance professionals or anyone with an interest in sustainability reporting. Why PwC? As a professional services firm committed to sustainability, our Sustainability & Climate Change teams in Thailand, Malaysia & Indonesia, together with our global PwC network of over 800 sustainability practitioners with over 20 years of global experience, will ensure that you get off on the right foot on your sustainability journey. Our services include: Sustainability strategy development Sustainability reporting Sustainability report assurance Other services tailored to your needs Our GRI certified trainers have deep experience in delivering sustainability-related training courses to corporations, from practitioners to Board members. PwC Thailand, PwC Malaysia and PwC Indonesia are GRI Certified Training Partners in Thailand, Malaysia & Indonesia PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting (Thailand) Ltd. All rights reserved. PricewaterhouseCoopers and/or PwC refers to the individual members of the PricewaterhouseCoopers organisation in Thailand, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. Please see for further details.

5 Our trainers PwC Thailand Rosalind Yunibandhu Associate Director Rosalind is an Associate Director with the PwC Thailand Sustainability & Climate Change (S&CC) practice, and has led a number of sustainability strategy development and reporting engagements for leading companies in Thailand and the region. She is also an experienced facilitator and Certified GRI and WBCSD Business and Ecosystems Trainer, and has conducted management workshops for both private sector and NGO clients. Rosalind has also facilitated a number of public and client seminars on DJSI and other aspects of sustainability including in forums provided by the Thai Listed Companies Association, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. In March 2013, Rosalind was selected by PwC Global Sustainability & Climate Change (S&CC) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in Geneva ( to co-project manage WBCSD s flagship Action2020 Project ( She worked closely with senior management of the WBCSD and over 40 of its member companies to frame a landmark, science-based agenda for global business action on sustainability to 2020 and beyond. In 2012, Rosalind also represented PwC Global S&CC and the WBCSD Future Leaders Team at the International Union for Conservation of Nature s (IUCN) ( World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Korea, on the topic of Business and Ecosystems. M.Sc. Dept. of Educational Studies, University of Oxford, U.K. M.A. Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand B.A. (Hons) Economics, University of Cambridge, U.K. Patchareeboon Sakulpitakphon Manager Patchareeboon is a Manager with the PwC Thailand Sustainability & Climate Change practice. Prior to joining the team, she was a Senior Manager working on CSR & Sustainability at DTAC. She specializes in sustainability issues relating to human rights, including conducting human rights due diligence and working on internal policies relating to human rights and compliance to the various international human rights frameworks. Patchareeboon also has nearly a decade s worth of experience in working on various international, cross-sector initiative such as: The Code, multiple award winning initiative to help the tourism sector combat child sexual exploitation; the 3 years global campaign with The Body Shop to raise awareness about child trafficking ; and working as the Programme Officer to Combat Child Trafficking and Child Sex Tourism for ECPAT International. Other notable skills are public policy analysis and experience trainer/facilitator. Master s Degree in International Policy Studies with special focus on International Justice/Norms and Human Rights, Monterey Institute of International Studies in California, USA. Kulawal Supesuntorn Senior Associate Kulawal is a Senior Associate in the PwC Thailand Sustainability & Climate Change practice. Her focus is on supporting clients in developing GRI sustainability reports in line with GRI G4 guidelines, preparing for DJSI and developing sustainability strategies. As a trainer, she has facilitated both GRI Certified Training and DJSI workshops for companies in various industries ranging from food and beverages to banking and construction. Prior to joining PwC, Kulawal worked for a sustainability consulting firm in Germany specialising in the area of sustainability reporting, and obtained an MBA in Sustainability Management, her thesis focused on water management. B.A. in Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand MBA in Sustainability Management, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Germany Arpamas Siriprasopsothorn Senior Associate Arpamas is a Senior Associate in the PwC Thailand Sustainability & Climate Change practice. Her role includes supporting the team in identifying social and environmental risks and opportunities relevant to the clients sectors, analysing materiality of relevant sustainability issues and developing client companies sustainability strategy. She also supports clients in developing sustainability reports in accordance with GRI G4, providing coaching on DJSI, and has facilitated numerous workshops. Arpamas has also supported research on the renewable and clean energy market in Thailand. As a law graduate, she has a background in environmental legislation and also conducted a research on Thailand s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). B.A. International Relations, Chulalongkorn University LLM in Business Law, London School of Economics and Political Sciences, UK