GRI Reference Indicators

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a multi-stakeholder process and independent institution whose mission is to develop and disseminate globally applicable Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. Guidelines are for voluntary use by organizations for reporting on the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of their activities, products, and services.

NOTE:  Click on green text in the "Comments" column below to find cross-referenced information related to the GRI indicator.


GRI TLM Comments Indicator   GRI TLM Comments Indicator
   
1.1 Annual Report page 4 Description of vision and strategy EN6 Page 32 Land owned, leased, managed
1.2 Pages 2-4 CEO statement EN7 Page 21-22 Major impacts on biodiversity
   
2.1 Inside cover Name of reporting organization EN23 Page 32 Total amount of land owned, leased or managed for production activities/exact time use
2.2 Inside cover Major services    
2.3 Inside cover Operational structure EN24 Not currently tracked Amount of impermeable surface as percentage of land purchased/leased
2.4 Inside cover Major divisions, subsidiaries, joint ventures EN25 Page 21-22 Impacts of activities/operations on protected/sensitive areas
2.5 Inside cover Countries of operation EN26 Not currently tracked Changes to natural habitats from activities; percentage of habitat protected/restored
2.6 Inside cover Nature of ownership    
2.7 Inside cover Nature of markets served EN27 Not currently tracked Programs/targets for protecting/restoring native ecosystems
2.8 Inside cover Scale of operation EN28 Not currently tracked Number of IUCN Red List species with habitats in areas affected by operations
2.9 Inside cover List of key stakeholders      
2.10 Back cover Contact person EN29 Not reported in 2004 Business units operating or planning operations in or near protected/sensitive areas
2.11 Inside cover Reporting period    
2.12 Inside cover Date of most previous report EN8 Page 32 GHG emissions
2.13 Inside cover Boundaries of report EN9 Not currently tracked Ozone-depleting substances
2.14 Inside cover Significant changes to business EN10 Not currently tracked NOx, SOx and other air emissions
2.15 Inside cover Basis for reporting on joint ventures and subsidiaries EN11 Page 32 Waste
2.16 Inside cover Explanations for restated information from previous reports EN12 Page 32 Key discharges to water
2.17 Inside cover Decisions to apply or not apply GRI principles EN13 Page 32 Significant spills
2.18 Pages 31-33 Criteria/definitions used in accounting for economic, environmental and social costs/benefits EN30 Not currently tracked Other indirect GHG emissions
    EN31 Not currently tracked Hazardous wastes
2.19 Pages 31-33 Significant changes in measurement methods EN32 Not currently tracked Water sources/ecosystems affected by discharges of water and runoff
2.20 Page 30 Policies and internal practices to provide assurance about accuracy, completeness and reliability of information EN33 Not currently tracked Performance of suppliers
    EN14 Not currently tracked Significant impacts of principal products and services
2.21 Page 30 Policy and current practice for independent assurance for full report EN15 Not currently tracked Percentage of weight of products sold reclaimable
2.22 Back cover Means by which report users can obtain additional information EN16 Page 32 Incidents/fines for non-compliance
   
3.1 Annual Information Form Governance structure EN34 Not applicable Environmental impacts of transportation used
3.2 Annual Information Form Percentage of the Board of Directors that are independent, non-executive directors EN35 Page 32 Environmental expenditures
   
      LA1 Page 31 Breakdown of workforce
3.3 Annual Information Form Processes for determining required expertise of Board members LA2 Page 31 Net employment creation, average turnover
3.4 Annual Information Form Board-level processes for managing environmental, economic and social risks LA12 Page 20 Employee benefits
    LA3 Page 20 Number of employees represented by unions
3.5 Annual Information Form Linkage between executive compensation and achievement of organizational goals LA4 Not applicable Policies/procedures
    LA13 Not applicable Formal worker representation in decision-making or management
3.6 Pages 4, 5 Organizational structure and key individuals responsible for oversight, implementation and audit of environmental, economic and social policies LA5 Page 20 Practices on recording and notification of occupational incidents
    LA6 Not applicable Formal joint health and safety committees
3.7 Pages 4, 5 Mission and value statements, codes of conduct, policies relevant to economic, environmental and social performance LA7 Page 32 Safety statistics
    LA8 Not applicable Policies or programs on HIV/AIDS
3.8 Annual Information Form Mechanisms for shareholders to provide direction to Board LA14 Not applicable Compliance with ILO Guidelines for Occupational Health Management Systems
3.9 Inside cover Identification and selection of major stakeholders    
3.10 Pages 10-11 Approaches to stakeholder consultation LA9 Page 31 Dollars invested in training
3.11 Pages 10-11 Type of information generated by stakeholder consultation LA16   Programs to support continued employability
3.12 Pages 10-11 Use of information resulting from stakeholder engagements LA17 Pages 16-17 Programs for skills management and lifelong learning
3.13 Not currently used Use of precautionary principle LA10 Pages 16-17 Equal opportunity policies/programs
   
3.14 Pages 6, 8 Use of externally developed voluntary charters or principles LA11 Page 31 Composition of senior management and corporate governance bodies
3.15 Page 35 Key memberships in industry associations and advocacy organizations HR1 Pages 4-6 Policies, guidelines and procedures
3.16 Page 4 Policies and systems for managing upstream/downstream impacts HR2 Pages 4-6 Consideration of human rights impacts as part of investment and procurement decisions
3.17 Pages 4-6, 19-20 Approach to managing indirect economic, environmental, social impacts from activities HR3 Page 15 Policies and procedures to evaluate human rights performance of suppliers and contractors
3.18 Annual Report pages 9-12 Major decisions during reporting period pertaining to location/changes in operations HR8 No training in 2004 Employee training on human rights policies and practices
    HR4 Pages 16-17 Policies and procedures to prevent all forms of discrimination
3.19 Page 4-6 Programs and procedures pertaining to economic, environmental and social performance HR5 Pages 16-17 Policies for freedom of association and collective bargaining
    HR6 Page 6 Policies to address child labour
3.20 Not currently tracked Status of certification of management systems HR7 Page 6 Policies to prevent forced and compulsory labour
   
EC1 Page 33 Net sales HR9 Not currently tracked Appeal practices related to human rights
EC2 Annual Report pages 9-12 Geographic breakdown of markets HR10 Not currently tracked Employee grievance systems
EC3 Page 33 Cost of goods, materials and services purchased HR11 No training in 2004 Human rights training for security personnel
EC4 Not currently tracked Percentage of contracts paid in accordance with agreed terms HR12 Page 14 Policies and procedures to address the needs of indigenous peoples
EC11 Not currently tracked Supplies by organization and country HR13 Not applicable Jointly managed community grievance mechanisms
EC5 Page 33 Total payroll and benefits HR14 Page 26 Share of operating revenues redistributed to local communities
   
EC6 Annual Report pages 17-24 Distributions to providers of capital SO1 Pages 4-11 Policies, procedures and programs to manage impacts on communities
EC7 Annual Report pages 17-24 Increase/decrease in earnings SO4 Page 3 Awards for social, ethical and environmental performance
EC8 Page 33 Taxes paid to governments SO2 Page 15 Policies and procedures for bribery and corruption
EC9 Not currently tracked Subsidies received SO3 Page 15 Policies and procedures for managing political lobbying and contributions
EC10 Page 12 Donations to community SO5 Page 15 Amount of money paid to political parties and institutions
EC12 Not currently tracked Total spent on non-core business infrastructure SO6 Not applicable Court decisions relating to anti-trust regulations
EC13 Page 33 Indirect economic impacts SO7 Not applicable Policies and procedures for managing anti-competitive behaviour
EN1 Not currently tracked Total materials used other than water PR1 Not applicable Policies for customer health and safety during use of products and services
EN2 Not currently tracked Percentage of materials used that are wastes from external sources PR2 Not applicable Policies and procedures for product information and labeling
EN3 Page 32 Direct energy use PR3 Not applicable Policies and procedures for consumer privacy
EN4 Not currently tracked Indirect energy use PR4 Not applicable Non-compliance with regulations for customer health and safety
EN17 Pages 27-28 Use of renewable energy; energy efficiency initiatives PR5 Not applicable Number of complaints related to health and safety of products
EN18 Not currently tracked Energy consumption footprint of major products PR6 Pages 6-7 Voluntary code compliance
EN19 Not currently tracked Other indirect energy use/implications PR7 Not applicable Non-compliance with regulations for production information and labeling
EN5 Page 32 Total water use PR8 Not applicable Policies and procedures related to customer satisfaction
EN20 Not currently tracked Water sources/ecosystems affected by use PR9 Not applicable Policies and procedures for adherence to advertising standards and codes
EN21 Page 32 Annual withdrawals of ground and surface water PR10 Not applicable Breaches with advertising and marketing regulation
EN22 Page 32 Recycling/reuse PR11 Not applicable Complaints concerning breaches of consumer privacy
"Can we add GRI indicator number intepretation?" Mike Smith, 2003 Report feedback card