Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I join the project?
Q: Where can I purchase the SME Handbook?
Q: What types of suppliers are participating in the project?
Q: Where can I find the sustainability reports of the participating companies?
Q: How can I get involved?
Q: I am interested in reporting as a supplier, can I use the guidance methodology of this project?
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Q: How can I join the project?
A: The project consists of two one year phases (2007 and 2008). The first phase of the project started in January 2007 with four participating European MNEs, each with three or more of their suppliers based in emerging economies. The project facilitates the scaling up of the amount of suppliers involved, from the participating MNEs as well as new MNEs with their respective suppliers.
The second phase will start in January 2008 after the evaluation of the process and outcomes of phase one. You are warmly invited to express your interest in joining. Please email Leontien Plugge, SME & Supply Chain Program Manager.
Q: Where can I purchase the SME Handbook?
A: You can obtain a hardcopy of the SME Handbook “The GRI sustainability reporting cycle: A handbook for small and not-so-small organizations” through our e-shop for € 100 (€70 for organizational stakeholders of the GRI). Learn more about the handbook. Softcopies are not available.
Q: What types of suppliers are participating in the project?
A: All types. In this project, GRI and GTZ have taken the approach of testing the GRI Handbook methodology with suppliers of different size, sector, location, and place in the supply chain.
Q: Where can I find the sustainability reports of the participating companies?
A: DaimlerChrysler, Otto Group, Telefonica and Puma Reports can be found here. The reports of their suppliers will placed on this GRI -GTZ project website when they are ready.
Q: How can I get involved?
A: Please share your thoughts on this project or on transparency in the supply chain and supply chain management on the forum.
Q: I am interested in reporting as a supplier, can I use the guidance methodology of this project?
A: The methodology currently is subject to ongoing development. It is an evolving document that is frequently adjusted and tweaked to accomodate local circumstances. As such it is not currently available as a form of guidance outside the project team. Please email the SME teaml for further details.