GRI G4 local launch event Frankfurt

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We thank you for your interest in the Frankfurt event. 

This free GRI event in Germany to present the new G4 Reporting Guidelines, is hosted by Deutsche Börse Group.

The Global Reporting Initiative is proud to be working with Deutsche Börse Group to present the new G4 guidelines in Frankfurt. The event will focus on a more practical approach to introducing the main features of the G4 guidelines and further focus on materiality within sustainability reporting. In addition, a panel discussion will create dialogue to share experiences from a range of organisations including G4 pioneer reporters, integrated reporting organizations and first time reporters. Ms. Christine Koblun, Network Relations Coordinator, GRI will introduce G4; its focus on materiality, new design of Disclosures on Management Approach, and new Disclosures.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. There will also be networking time, and refreshments provided.

Event Program

12:30 – 13:30       Registration and light lunch
13:30 – 13:35       Welcome remarks by day chair
                             Welcome by Host: Mr. Frank Klaas, Head of Global Public Affairs,
                             Deutsche Börse Group
13:35 – 14:35       GRI G4 content presentation including Q&A from the audience;
                             Ms. Christine Koblun, Network Relations Coordinator, GRI
14:35 – 14:45       German Translation of G4; understanding the process
                             Dr. Thomas Melde, Geschäftsführung, akzente kommunikation und beratung gmbh
14:45 – 15:15       Networking break
15:15 – 15:40       Transition from G3.1 to G4
                             Dr. Brigitte Biermann, Director, triple innova GmbH
                             Mr. Ralph Thurm, Senior Advisor BSD Germany
15:40 – 16:30       Panel discussion; Sustainability reporting experiences,
                              opportunities and challenges; 
                              Dr. Monica Streck, Head of Stategic Sustainability Managment, Flughafen München
                              Ms. Tanja Castor; Deputy Head Corporate Sustainability Relations, BASF
                              Dr. Matthias Schmidt, Relationships Manager, IIRC
                              Dr. Rieth Lothar, Manager Corporare Responsibility and Sustainability, EnBW
                              Moderator: Mr. Matthias Friebel, Vorsitzender, VNU Verband für
                              Nachhaltigkeits Und Umweltmanagement e. V.
16:30 – 16:50        Plenary speech: Deutsche Börse Group; ESG Best practice guide;                            
                              Dr. Cord Gebhardt, Head of Primary Markets at Deutsche Börse Group
16:50 – 17:00        Wrap up and closure;
                              Mr. Matthias Friebel, Vorsitzender, VNU Verband für
                              Nachhaltigkeits Und Umweltmanagement e. V
17:00 – 18:00        Networking drinks

17:30 - 18:30  Exclusive G4 content session for GRI Organizational Stakeholders (OS)
 
We welcome your participation at this free GRI G4 local event. Registration will end, on the close of day 6 March 2014. Please note that the event will be held in German.

With thanks for the official hosts