Gain invaluable feedback on your report and reporting processes from those with specialized knowledge and academic experience. You will find a list of participating universities on the OS private page. The GRI Secretariat will put you in touch with any potential matches you identify. Successful project reports will be posted on the GRI website with the consent of both matching parties.

Universities:

This case study is an actual company. Apply your skills and knowledge, and understand the practicalities of sustainability reporting practices from a company perspective.

Joanne Westwood, Vancity and Citizens Bank of Canada

·         Demonstrate commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement;

·         Gain feedback and / or assistance on draft sustainability reports;

·         Receive critical analysis of previously released reports;

·         Gain access to expert sustainability reporting advise, which perhaps does not yet exist within the company; and

·         Opens doors to further collaboration and relationships between academic institutions and companies.

·         Gain valuable “hands on” knowledge and experience;

·         Exposure to the practicalities of sustainability reporting through the case study of a real company;

·         Become familiar with the interpretation and application of the GRI Guidelines;

·         Opportunity to apply skills and knowledge and respond as actual or potential stakeholders in the process, providing companies with potentially valuable insight;and

·         Ultimately, these university students will carry their knowledge and skills with them as they become tomorrow’s leaders in a world where good corporate citizenship benefits everyone.