US launched Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade
The was launched in November 2011 to promote conflict-fee mineral supply chains in Eastern Congo and the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Will it help resolve conflict minerals related due diligence and reporting concerns of major brands? Will it be able to attract other governments and multilaterals? Read the rest of this entry »
Biodiversity for Banks Program Launched by Equator Principles, WWF, BBOP
The Association has recently co-launched the Biodiversity for Banks (B4B) program, with and the . Read the rest of this entry »
Canada beats US in GRI Application Level Declaration
GRI’s database records 66 Canadian reporters for 2010. Of these, only 15% (listed below) did not declare their Application levels. This compares to 30% ‘Undeclared’ US reporters. Read the rest of this entry »
Which US brands do not declare GRI Application Levels?
The key sectors among US-based GRI reporters that do not declare their application levels are Energy Sector, Energy Utilities, Health Care Products and Food and Beverage Products. Examples include Abbott, Chevron and PepsiCo.
‘Undeclared’ GRI reporting on decline but still over 30% in USA
Questions about the value/risk of declaring a GRI Application Level remain on the minds of many GRI G3 reporters. Globally, ‘Undeclared’ Application Levels appear to be declining (18% in 2011). However, 31% US reporters remain silent about their GRI Application Levels. Read the rest of this entry »
While BankTrack criticizes Equator Principles, IFC celebrates Community of Learning
In advance of the gathering of for the hosted by the this week, published its critical review: . Read the rest of this entry »
European Bank Outreach to US-based Consultants in Chicago & Washington
The of the is conducting an outreach to US-based consultants in Chicago (Nov 30) and Washington DC (Dec 1). Read the rest of this entry »
Should Equator Banks use Assurance?
Given trust deficit highlighted by Occupy Wall Street movement, should Equator Bank’s develop and adopt assurance standards, a recommendation emerging from the Strategic Review of the Equator Principles?
GRI Certified Consultant, Reporter or Trainer?
GRI Training Partners and participants of GRI-certified courses often wonder: what is the appropriate title or description they should use without getting GRI’s proverbial panties in a twist.
Prizma publishes Summer 2011 News
Articles: provided Expert Witness services on arbitration case, assisted and to generate , and co-delivered four GRI-certified training courses. Access newsletter .