17th CSR&Sustainability meeting: The transition to the GRI Reporting Standards

An informative meetup on the new GRI Sustainability Standards. We will also discuss the newly formed UAE Chapter of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP). @HIAB, 6-8pm

Our 17th meetup will discuss the transition from the GRIG4 Guidelines to the GRI Standards, which aspires to be the 1st global standard for sustainability reporting! GRI provides the tools that companies and organisations need in order disclose their social, environmental and value creation impacts in an effective nanner.

• What are the changes in the GRI framework?

• How are these changes going to affect the way organisations report?

• How should companies manage the transition phase to the GRI Standards?

• What does this change mean for the future of Sustainability reporting?

Speaker: Aglaia Ntili

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Aglaia is the Managing Director of Sustainability Knowledge Group, providing Sustainability and CSR advisory and training services at international corporate level. She is also the founder of CSR Coaching, supporting professionals in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. Aglaia has made important contributions as practitioner, trainer, coach and advisor.

Aglaia will present the newly formed UAE local Chapter of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) is the only professional body for Sustainability Professionals in the region. The UAE Chapter was formed from the CSR & Sustainability meetup and will now expand further to cater the needs of Sustainability professionals and advocates

Host: Holiday Inn, Al Barsha:
‘’Set in the heart of New Dubai, Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha is a perfect blend of contemporary design and classic elegance. The hotel has 309 rooms including 54 suites. Each room is equipped with the latest facilities, tastefully decorated to meet every guest’s needs and comfort. Business houses have access to a wide variety of conference venues equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Completing the Holiday Inn experience are the award winning restaurants “The Royal Budha” (Thai), “Gharana” (Indian) and “Xennya Terrace” (Rooftop Terrace) as well as bars, banquet facilities and impeccable service.’’