CIRCULAR ECONOMY & WASTE REPORTING
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUM - NORTH AMERICAKNOWLEDGE BUILDING. EXPERT GUIDANCE. PEER LEARNING. PROBLEM SOLVING.
As we move towards a circular economy, waste can no longer be seen as the end of the line for ourproduction and consumption processes. The role of waste is changing, which demands a radically new
approach to how it’s managed and reported. Is your company adapting to meet new expectations around waste
and circular thinking? Are you looking for guidance on how to measure and report on progress on waste prevention
and circularity?
Join a small group of mid to senior business executives for the first-of-its kind Business Leadership Forum(BLF) on Circular Economy & Waste Reporting, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore questions
like these – and take a deep dive into the new GRI 306: Waste Standard.
This BLF will bring you the knowledge and expertise of GRI staff and external practitioners on topics that will
include*:Circularity trends
 Building internal bridges to champion waste
 Systems mapping: waste impacts and circularity
in the value chain

Deep dive on GRI 306: Waste Standard
 Circularity measurement methodologies
 Challenges and opportunities in reporting Company case studies
*Some topics may be amended/added based on feedback from participants. Please note that this BLF will not cover water and energy reporting.

Features of the new GRI 306: Waste StandardBuilds a stronger relationship between materials and waste, providing a comprehensive
understanding of how the procurement and use of materials affects the quantity and quality of waste.

Introduces concepts of circularity and waste prevention to shift the perception of waste from an‘unwanted burden’ to a source of materials, and encourage organizations to rethink how they create
products and services.

Emphasizes waste generated in the value chain, prompting organizations to recognize responsibility
for the end of life of their products, which is commonly neglected as not being a significant impact.

Highlights control over third-party waste management to facilitate greater transparency about how
waste that leaves the ‘gate’ is actually managed.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & WASTE REPORTING
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUM - NORTH AMERICA

Participation Requirements:

Delivery Format:
Four 1.5-hour webinars between Fall 2020 andSpring 2021 with additional webinars as needed

At least one cycle of reporting experience, or in
the process of issuing first sustainability report

An in-person all-day meeting in Summer 2021 in
the United StatesPreferably users of the GRI Standards

Mediating institutions such as consulting firms,nonprofits, think tanks, and academia must beGRI Community Members to apply

Two representatives per company for in-person
meeting but no restrictions on webinars

Registration

Fees

Deadline for registration is August 14, 2020.
Applications after that date will be consideredbased on availability.
Contact Piya Baptista for registration.

GRI community member: €3,500*
Non-community member: €7,000

CONTACT HERE

* Membership credits can be used as part of theparticipation fee

ABOUT GRI:GRI helps businesses and organizations worldwide understand and communicate their impacts on criticalsustainability issues such as climate change, human rights, governance and social well-being. This enables
action to create social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. The GRI Standards, developedwith multi-stakeholder input and rooted in the public interest, are the world’s most widely used sustainability
reporting standards.
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Get in touch for more information
Piya Baptista
Manager Program Implementation
baptista@globalreporting.org