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Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor pp. 6-7
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127 G4-HR5 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Child Labor p. 183 128
Human Rights sub-Category
128 G4-HR6 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Forced or p. 185 129
Human Rights sub-Category Compulsory Labor
135 G4-SO1 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Local pp. 200-201 135
Society sub-Category Communities
136 G4-SO2 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Local pp. 202-203 136
Society sub-Category Communities
140 G4-SO6 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Public Policy p. 210 143
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141 G4-SO7 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Anti- p. 212 82
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148 G4-PR3 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Product and p. 226 146
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149 G4-PR4 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Product and p. 227 147
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150 G4-PR5 Specific Standard Disclosures: Aspect: Product and p. 228 46 Core
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GRI GRI Standard Title Disclosure Disclosure Title Page Number
Standard Number Individual disclosure items ('a', 'b', 'c', etc.) are
Number not listed here
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-15 Key impacts, risks, and opportunities p. 15
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-8 Information on employees and other workers p. 10
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-10 Significant changes to the organization and its p. 12
supply chain
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-11 Precautionary Principle or approach p. 12
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-46 Defining report content and topic Boundaries p. 34
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its p. 6-7
Boundary
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its pp. 6-7
Boundary
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-44 Key topics and concerns raised p. 32
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-17 Mechanisms for advice and concerns about p. 17
ethics
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its pp. 6-7
Boundary
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its pp. 8-10
components
GRI 201 Economic Performance 201-1 Direct economic value generated and pp. 6-8
distributed
GRI 201 Economic Performance 201-2 Financial implications and other risks and pp. 9-10
opportunities due to climate change
GRI 201 Economic Performance 201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other p. 11
retirement plans
GRI 201 Economic Performance 201-4 Financial assistance received from p. 12
government
GRI 202 Market Presence 202-1 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender pp. 6-7
compared to local minimum wage
GRI 202 Market Presence 202-2 Proportion of senior management hired from p. 8
the local community
GRI 203 Indirect Economic 203-1 Infrastructure investments and services p. 6
Impacts supported
GRI 203 Indirect Economic 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts p. 7
Impacts
GRI 302 Energy 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization pp. 6-7
GRI 302 Energy 302-2 Energy consumption outside of the pp. 8-9
organization
GRI 304 Biodiversity 304-1 Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, p. 7
or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of
high biodiversity value outside protected
areas
GRI 304 Biodiversity 304-4 IUCN Red List species and national p. 10
conservation list species with habitats in areas
affected by operations
GRI 305 Emissions 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions pp. 7-8
GRI 305 Emissions 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions pp. 9-10
GRI 305 Emissions 305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions pp. 11-12
GRI 305 Emissions 305-7 Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and p. 17
other significant air emissions
GRI 306 Effluents and Waste 306-1 Water discharge by quality and destination p. 6
GRI 306 Effluents and Waste 306-2 Waste by type and disposal method p. 7-8
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GRI 308 Supplier Environmental 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using p. 7
Assessment environmental criteria
GRI 308 Supplier Environmental 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply p. 8
Assessment chain and actions taken
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its pp. 8-10
components
GRI 401 Employment 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover p. 7
GRI 403 Occupational Health 403-2 Types of injury and rates of injury, pp. 8-9
and Safety occupational diseases, lost days, and
absenteeism, and number of work-related
fatalities
GRI 403 Occupational Health 403-3 Workers with high incidence or high risk of p. 10
and Safety diseases related to their occupation
GRI 403 Occupational Health 403-4 Health and safety topics covered in formal p. 11
and Safety agreements with trade unions
GRI 404 Training and Education 404-1 Average hours of training per year per pp. 6-7
employee
GRI 404 Training and Education 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and p. 8
transition assistance programs
GRI 404 Training and Education 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular p. 9
performance and career development reviews
GRI 405 Diversity and Equal 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees p. 6
Opportunity
GRI 405 Diversity and Equal 405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of p. 7
Opportunity women to men
GRI 414 Supplier Social 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social p. 7
Assessment criteria
GRI 414 Supplier Social 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain p. 8
Assessment and actions taken
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its pp. 8-10
components
GRI 412 Human Rights 412-2 Employee training on human rights policies or p. 8
Assessment procedures
GRI 408 Child Labor 408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for pp. 6-7
incidents of child labor
GRI 409 Forced or Compulsory 409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for p. 6
Labor incidents of forced or compulsory labor
GRI 410 Security Practices 410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights p. 6
policies or procedures
GRI 411 Rights of Indigenous 411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of p. 7
Peoples indigenous peoples
GRI 412 Human Rights 412-1 Operations that have been subject to human p. 7
Assessment rights reviews or impact assessments
GRI 414 Supplier Social 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social p. 7
Assessment criteria
GRI 414 Supplier Social 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain p. 8
Assessment and actions taken
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its pp. 8-10
components
GRI 413 Local Communities 413-1 Operations with local community pp. 7-8
engagement, impact assessments, and
development programs
GRI 413 Local Communities 413-2 Operations with significant actual and pp. 9-10
potential negative impacts on local
communities
GRI 205 Anti-corruption 205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to p. 7
corruption
GRI 414 Supplier Social 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social p. 7
Assessment criteria
GRI 414 Supplier Social 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain p. 8
Assessment and actions taken
GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its pp. 8-10
components
GRI 416 Customer Health and 416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts p. 7
Safety of product and service categories
GRI 416 Customer Health and 416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the p. 8
Safety health and safety impacts of products and
services
GRI 417 Marketing and Labeling 417-1 Requirements for product and service p. 6
information and labeling
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement pp. 31-32
102-44 Key topics and concerns raised
GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-2 Activities, brands, products, and services p. 7
Revised disclosure The detailed requirements to present the statement from the most senior
decision-maker have been made reporting recommendations (see clause
2.1). This makes the disclosure less prescriptive and more consistent with
other disclosures in the GRI Standards.
Revised disclosure The detailed requirements to describe the key impacts, risks and
opportunities have been made reporting recommendations (see clause
2.2). This makes the disclosure less prescriptive and more consistent with
other disclosures in the GRI Standards. In addition, the requirement to
provide two 'concise' narrative sections and the distinction between
section One and section Two have been removed.
No revision NA
Revised disclosure The following key changes have been made:
- A new requirement has been added: 'A description of the organization's
activities' (see 102-2-a). This new requirement has been added in order to
align with content updates in G4-10 (now Disclosure 102-8) related to a
review of 'employee'/'worker' terminology.
- A new requirement has been added: '...an explanation of any products or
services that are banned in certain markets' (see 102-2-b). This
requirement is based on the content from Indicator G4-PR6, which has
been combined with G4-4.
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Minor clarification It has been clarified that a 'geographic breakdown of markets served'
means the 'geographic locations where products and services are offered'.
No revision NA
Revised disclosure G4-10 has been revised for 'employee'/'worker' terminology. The following
key changes have been made:
- The following requirement has been deleted: 'Report the total number of
permanent employees by employment type and gender' (former G4-10-b).
- The following requirement has been deleted: 'Report the total workforce
by employees and supervised workers and by gender' (former G4-10-c).
- The following requirement has been deleted: 'Report the total workforce
by region and gender' (former G4-10-d).
- G4-10-e has been revised as follows: 'Whether a significant portion of the
organization’s activities are performed by workers who are not employees.
If applicable, a description of the nature and scale of work performed by
workers who are not employees' (see 102-8-d).
- A new requirement has been added: 'Total number of employees by
employment contract (permanent and temporary), by region' (see 102-8-
b).
- A new requirement has been added: 'Total number of employees by
employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender' (see 102-8-c).
- A new requirement has been added: 'An explanation of how the data
have been compiled, including any assumptions made' (see 102-8-f).
No revision Change in location: G4-11 has been moved to the Stakeholder engagement
section of GRI 102: General Disclosures. New guidance has been added to
clarify the purpose of this disclosure (see 'Guidance for Disclosure 102-41').
Revised disclosure G4-12 has been expanded to be more specific on the reporting
expectations. Now reporting organizations are also required to report the
main elements of the supply chain, as they relate to the organization’s
activities, primary brands, products, and services.
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Revised disclosure G4-16 now requires reporting only the main memberships. The individual
criteria for listing memberships (e.g., holds a position on the governance
body, participates in projects or committees) have been made reporting
recommendations (see clause 1.5).
No revision NA
No revision Note: The Guidance to G4-18, which describes the steps that an
organization may go through in order to define the specific content of the
report, will be presented as a separate guidance document (to be made
available on the GRI website in early 2017).
Revised disclosure The term 'Aspects' has been changed to 'topics'. This is consistent with
changes in GRI 101: Foundation (clauses 1.3 and 2.5), where it has been
clarified that organizations are required to report on all their material
topics. This can include material topics which can be linked to the topics
covered in the topic-specific GRI Standards (series 200, 300 and 400), as
well as topics that are not covered by the topic-specific Standards.
Revised disclosure Change in location: G4-20 and G4-21 have been merged and combined
with G4-DMA-a (they are now Disclosure 103-1-b and 103-1-c).
In addition, the topic Boundary disclosure (103-1-b) has been revised to
clarify its purpose. It now requests, for each material topic, a description
of:
- 'where the impacts occur'
- 'the organization’s involvement with the impacts. For example, whether
the organization has caused or contributed to the impacts, or is directly
linked to the impacts through its business relationships.'
It also includes new guidance and examples (see 'Guidance for Disclosure
103-1-b' and 'Guidance for Disclosure 103-1-c').
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Minor clarification Note: the term 'Scope' has been changed to 'list of material topics', and the
term 'Aspect' has been changed to 'topic'.
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Revised disclosure G4-32 has been divided into three separate disclosures to improve logic
and clarity. G4-32-a is now Disclosure 102-54 and relates to the claim that
an organization is required to make if it has prepared a report in
accordance with the GRI Standards (Core or Comprehensive option). For
each option, there is a corresponding claim, or statement of use, that the
organization is required to include in the report. These claims have set
wording.
Revised disclosure G4-32 has been divided into three separate disclosures to improve logic
and clarity. G4-32-b is now Disclosure 102-55 and relates to the content
index. The content index requirement has been revised and made less
prescriptive about the format in which it is to be presented. An example
table is included as guidance only.
Revised disclosure G4-32 has been divided into three separate disclosures to improve logic
and clarity. G4-32-c has been merged with G4-33 and together they are
now Disclosure 102-56, on external assurance. See comments for G4-33 for
more information.
Revised disclosure G4-33 has been merged with G4-32-c and together they are now Disclosure
102-56. In addition, terminology has been revised as follows:
- 'External Assurance Report' has been changed to 'external assurance
report, statements, or opinions'.
- 'scope and basis of any external assurance provided' has been changed to
'what has and what has not been assured and on what basis, including the
assurance standards used, the level of assurance obtained, and any
limitations of the assurance process'.
Minor clarification The term 'impacts' has been changed to 'topics' (see Disclosure 102-18-b).
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Minor clarification The term 'impacts' has been changed to 'topics' (see Disclosure 102-22-a-
vii).
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Minor clarification The term 'impacts' has been changed to 'topics'.
No revision NA
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Minor clarification The phrase 'impacts, risks, and opportunities' has been changed to 'topics
and their impacts, risks, and opportunities' (see Disclosures 102-29-a and
102-29-b).
No revision NA
Minor clarification The phrase 'impacts, risks, and opportunities' has been changed to 'topics
and their impacts, risks, and opportunities'.
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Minor clarification The phrase 'economic, environmental and social objectives' has been
changed to 'objectives for economic, environmental, and social topics' (see
Disclosure 102-35-b).
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No revision G4-57 and G4-58 have been merged into one disclosure (now 102-17) on
mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics. Content has not
changed.
No revision G4-57 and G4-58 have been merged into one disclosure (now 102-17) on
mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics. Content has not
changed.
Revised disclosure The following key changes have been made:
- The requirement to report 'the impacts that make this Aspect material'
has been made guidance (see 'Guidance for Disclosure 103-1-a').
- G4-20 and G4-21 have been merged and combined with G4-DMA-a (they
are now Disclosure 103-1-b and 103-1-c). In addition, the topic Boundary
disclosure (103-1-b) has been revised to clarify its purpose. See comments
for G4-20 for more information.
- In addition, reasons for omission are no longer allowed to be provided for
G4-DMA-a (now 103-1-a).
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No revision Note: The list of examples previously provided in G4-EC8-a can be found in
the Guidance section (see 'Guidance for Disclosure 203-2').
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Revised disclosure It has been clarified that this disclosure requests both (1) a total figure for
‘volume of water withdrawn’ and (2) a breakdown of this figure by each of
the sources listed (e.g., surface water, ground water) (see 303-1-a).
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Minor clarification It has been clarified that the size of operational site is to be reported in km 2
or 'another unit, if appropriate' (see 304-1-a-v).
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Revised disclosure It has been clarified that two separate figures are requested for (1)
hazardous waste (see 306-2-a) and (2) non-hazardous waste (see 306-2-b).
The breakdown of these figures by disposal methods (e.g., reuse, recycling,
composting) is to be reported where applicable.
No revision NA
Revised disclosure A new requirement has been added: 'Standards, methodologies, and
assumptions used' (see 306-4-c). This is to be consistent with other similar
disclosures and with clause 2.4, which requires organizations to convert
volumes to an estimate of weight with a brief explanation of the
methodology used.
Minor clarification It has been clarified that this disclosure covers 'Water bodies and related
habitats that are significantly affected by water discharges and/or runof'
(see 306-5-a).
Discontinued The G4 Aspect of Products and Services and its Indicator G4-EN27 have
been discontinued to reduce duplication. The environmental impacts of
products and services are already covered in the following topic-specific
Standards: GRI 301: Materials, GRI 302: Energy, and GRI 305: Emissions.
Indicator G4-EN28 (now Disclosure 301-3) has been moved to GRI 301:
Materials.
No revision Change in location: G4-EN28 (now Disclosure 301-3) has been moved from
the G4 Aspect of Products and Services to GRI 301: Materials.
Minor clarification It has been clarified that organizations are required to report on non-
compliance with laws and/or regulations.
Discontinued The G4 Aspect of Transport and its Indicator G4-EN30 have been
discontinued to reduce duplication. The environmental impacts of
transport are already covered in the following topic-specific Standards: GRI
302: Energy and GRI 305: Emissions.
Revised disclosure The content of G4-EN31 has been incorporated into the following topic-
specific Standards as management approach guidance (i.e., this
information is no longer required):
- GRI 103: Management Approach (see 'Guidance for clause 1.7' on page 9)
- GRI 305: Emissions (see the guidance in Section '1. Management
approach disclosures', on page 6)
- GRI 306: Effluents and Waste (see the guidance in Section '1.
Management approach disclosures', on page 5)
- GRI 307: Environmental Compliance (see the guidance in Section '1.
Management approach disclosures', on page 5)
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Revised disclosure Change in location: The grievance mechanisms have been moved to GRI
103: Management Approach, where they are more logically placed.
Revision: The content of the four G4 Aspects on grievance mechanisms
(Environmental Grievance Mechanisms, Labor Practices Grievance
Mechanisms, Human Rights Grievance Mechanisms, and Grievance
Mechanisms for Impacts on Society) has been combined, to reduce
duplication. The only requirement is for organizations to describe their
grievance mechanisms if they exist for managing a material topic (see 103-
2-c-vi). Indicators G4-EN34, G4-LA16, G4-HR12 and G4-SO11 have been
combined and made guidance only (see 'Guidance for clause 1.8'); they are
no longer required. See also clause 1.8, which contains additional reporting
recommendations for reporting on grievance mechanisms.
No revision NA
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Revised disclosure In G4-LA5, the term 'total workforce' has been changed to 'workers whose
work, or workplace, is controlled by the organization'. This change was due
to the 'employee'/'worker' terminology review.
Revised disclosure In G4-LA7, the term 'workers' has been changed to 'workers whose work, or
workplace, is controlled by the organization'.
This change was due to the 'employee'/'worker' terminology review.
No revision NA
No revision NA
No revision NA
No revision NA
Revised disclosure G4-LA14, G4-HR10 and G4-SO9 have been combined into one disclosure
(now Disclosure 414-1). Organizations are no longer required to report this
information separately for labor practices criteria, human rights criteria,
and criteria for impacts on society. Instead, organizations are now required
to report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using social
criteria.
Revised disclosure G4-LA15, G4-HR11 and G4-SO10 have been combined into one disclosure
(now Disclosure 414-2). Organizations are no longer required to report this
information separately for labor practices, human rights, and society-
related impacts. Instead, organizations are now required to report on
negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken.
Revised disclosure Change in location: The grievance mechanisms have been moved to GRI
103: Management Approach, where they are more logically placed.
Revision: The content of the four G4 Aspects on grievance mechanisms
(Environmental Grievance Mechanisms, Labor Practices Grievance
Mechanisms, Human Rights Grievance Mechanisms, and Grievance
Mechanisms for Impacts on Society) has been combined, to reduce
duplication. The only requirement is for organizations to describe their
grievance mechanisms if they exist for managing a material topic (see 103-
2-c-vi). Indicators G4-EN34, G4-LA16, G4-HR12 and G4-SO11 have been
combined and made guidance only (see 'Guidance for clause 1.8'); they are
no longer required. See also clause 1.8, which contains additional reporting
recommendations for reporting on grievance mechanisms.
No revision NA
Revised disclosure The term 'employee rights' has been changed to 'workers' rights'. This
change was due to the 'employee'/'worker' terminology review.
No revision NA
No revision NA
No revision NA
No revision NA
No revision NA
Revised disclosure G4-LA14, G4-HR10 and G4-SO9 have been combined into one disclosure
(now Disclosure 414-1). Organizations are no longer required to report this
information separately for labor practices criteria, human rights criteria,
and criteria for impacts on society. Instead, organizations are now required
to report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using social
criteria.
Revised disclosure G4-LA15, G4-HR11 and G4-SO10 have been combined into one disclosure
(now Disclosure 414-2). Organizations are no longer required to report this
information separately for labor practices, human rights, and society-
related impacts. Instead, organizations are now required to report on
negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken.
Revised disclosure Change in location: The grievance mechanisms have been moved to GRI
103: Management Approach, where they are more logically placed.
Revision: The content of the four G4 Aspects on grievance mechanisms
(Environmental Grievance Mechanisms, Labor Practices Grievance
Mechanisms, Human Rights Grievance Mechanisms, and Grievance
Mechanisms for Impacts on Society) has been combined, to reduce
duplication. The only requirement is for organizations to describe their
grievance mechanisms if they exist for managing a material topic (see 103-
2-c-vi). Indicators G4-EN34, G4-LA16, G4-HR12 and G4-SO11 have been
combined and made guidance only (see 'Guidance for clause 1.8'); they are
no longer required. See also clause 1.8, which contains additional reporting
recommendations for reporting on grievance mechanisms.
No revision NA
Revised disclosure The two Compliance Aspects in the Society and Product Responsibility sub-
Categories of G4 have been combined into one Standard (GRI 419:
Socioeconomic Compliance); and the respective Indicators G4-SO8 and G4-
PR9 have been combined into one disclosure (now Disclosure 419-1). In
addition, it has been clarified that organizations are required to report on
non-compliance with laws and/or regulations.
Revised disclosure G4-LA14, G4-HR10 and G4-SO9 have been combined into one disclosure
(now Disclosure 414-1). Organizations are no longer required to report this
information separately for labor practices criteria, human rights criteria,
and criteria for impacts on society. Instead, organizations are now required
to report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using social
criteria.
Revised disclosure G4-LA15, G4-HR11 and G4-SO10 have been combined into one disclosure
(now Disclosure 414-2). Organizations are no longer required to report this
information separately for labor practices, human rights, and society-
related impacts. Instead, organizations are now required to report on
negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken.
Revised disclosure Change in location: The grievance mechanisms have been moved to GRI
103: Management Approach, where they are more logically placed.
Revision: The content of the four G4 Aspects on grievance mechanisms
(Environmental Grievance Mechanisms, Labor Practices Grievance
Mechanisms, Human Rights Grievance Mechanisms, and Grievance
Mechanisms for Impacts on Society) has been combined, to reduce
duplication. The only requirement is for organizations to describe their
grievance mechanisms if they exist for managing a material topic (see 103-
2-c-vi). Indicators G4-EN34, G4-LA16, G4-HR12 and G4-SO11 have been
combined and made guidance only (see 'Guidance for clause 1.8'); they are
no longer required. See also clause 1.8, which contains additional reporting
recommendations for reporting on grievance mechanisms.
No revision NA
Minor clarification It has been clarified that organizations are required report on non-
compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes.
Minor clarification It has been clarified that organizations are required report on non-
compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes.
The G4 Aspects of 'Product and Service Labeling' and 'Marketing
Communications' have been combined into one Standard (GRI 417:
Marketing and Labeling).
Revised disclosure Change in location: The content of G4-PR5 has been moved to the
Stakeholder engagement section of GRI 102: General Disclosures.
Revision: The information for G4-PR5 is no longer required; it has been
made guidance for Disclosures 102-43 and 102-44.
Revised disclosure Change in location: G4-PR6 has been combined with G4-4 (now Disclosure
102-2) in GRI 102: General Disclosures.
Revision:
- The explanation of 'any products and services that are banned in certain
markets' has been added to Disclosure 102-2-b.
- The explanation of whether the organization 'sells products or services
that are the subject of stakeholder questions or public debate' has been
made a reporting recommendation for Disclosure 102-2 (see clause 1.1).
- Reporting 'how the organization has responded to questions or concerns
regarding these products' is no longer required.
Minor clarification It has been clarified that organizations are required to report on non-
compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes.
The G4 Aspects of 'Product and Service Labeling' and 'Marketing
Communications' have been combined into one Standard (GRI 417:
Marketing and Labeling).
No revision NA
Revised disclosure The two Compliance Aspects in the Society and Product Responsibility sub-
Categories of G4 have been combined into one Standard (GRI 419:
Socioeconomic Compliance); and the respective Indicators G4-SO8 and G4-
PR9 have been combined into one disclosure (now Disclosure 419-1). In
addition, it has been clarified that organizations are required to report on
non-compliance with laws and/or regulations.
Reporting Requirements
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DISCLOSURES – TRACK CHANGES
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Note that changes of editorial nature (which should not impact reporting practice) are not shown in this overview.
G4 requirements that have been deleted (or made reporting recommendations or guidance) in the GRI Standards are shown in blue strikethrough in Column 'C' (e.g., see G4-1).
New requirements added in the GRI Standards compared to G4 (or content that has moved from one disclosure to another) are shown in blue underline in Column 'E' (e.g., see G4-4).
G4 requirements that have been revised in the GRI Standards are shown as per above in both Columns 'C' and 'E' (e.g., see G4-10).
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G4-2 a. Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities. 102-15 a. A description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities. The detailed requirements to describe
The organization should provide two concise narrative sections on key impacts, risks, the key impacts, risks and opportunities
and opportunities. have been made reporting
Section One should focus on the organization’s key impacts on sustainability and recommendations (see clause 2.2 in GRI
effects on stakeholders, including rights as defined by national laws and relevant 102: General Disclosures).
internationally recognized standards. This should take into account the range of
reasonable expectations and interests of the organization’s stakeholders. This section
should include:
• A description of the significant economic, environmental and social impacts of the
organization, and associated challenges and opportunities. This includes the effect on
stakeholders’ rights as defined by national laws and the expectations in
internationally recognized standards and norms
• An explanation of the approach to prioritizing these challenges and opportunities
• Key conclusions about progress in addressing these topics and related performance
in the reporting period. This includes an assessment of reasons for
underperformance or over-performance
• A description of the main processes in place to address performance and relevant
changes
Section Two should focus on the impact of sustainability trends, risks, and
opportunities on the long- term prospects and financial performance of the
organization. This should concentrate specifically on information relevant to financial
stakeholders or that could become so in the future. Section Two should include the
following:
• A description of the most important risks and opportunities for the organization
arising from sustainability trends
• Prioritization of key sustainability topics as risks and opportunities according to
their relevance for long- term organizational strategy, competitive position,
qualitative, and (if possible) quantitative financial value drivers
• Table(s) summarizing:
– Targets, performance against targets, and lessons learned for the current reporting
period
– Targets for the next reporting period and medium term objectives and goals (that
is, 3–5 years) related to key risks and opportunities
• Concise description of governance mechanisms in place specifically to manage
these risks and opportunities, and identification of other related risks and
opportunities
G4-4 a. Report the primary brands, products, and services. 102-2 a. A description of the organization’s activities. Requirement 'a' has been added in
b. Primary brands, products, and services, including an order to align with content updates in
explanation of any products or services that are banned in G4-10 (now Disclosure 102-8) related to
certain markets. a review of 'employee'/'worker'
terminology. In addition, the new
requirement in 'b' is based on the
content from Indicator G4-PR6, which
has been combined with G4-4.
G4-10 a. Report the total number of employees by employment contract and gender. 102-8 a. Total number of employees by employment contract G4-10 has been revised for
b. Report the total number of permanent employees by employment type and (permanent and temporary), by gender. 'employee'/'worker' terminology.
gender. b. Total number of employees by employment contract
c. Report the total workforce by employees and supervised workers and by gender. (permanent and temporary), by region.
d. Report the total workforce by region and gender. c. Total number of employees by employment type (full-time and
e. Report whether a substantial portion of the organization’s work is performed by part-time), by gender.
workers who are legally recognized as self-employed, or by individuals other than d. Whether a significant portion of the organization’s activities
employees or supervised workers, including employees and supervised employees of are performed by workers who are not employees. If applicable,
contractors. a description of the nature and scale of work performed by
f. Report any significant variations in employment numbers (such as seasonal workers who are not employees.
variations in employment in the tourism or agricultural industries). e. Any significant variations in the numbers reported in
Disclosures 102-8-a, 102-8-b, and 102-8-c (such as seasonal
variations in the tourism or agricultural industries).
f. An explanation of how the data have been compiled, including
any assumptions made.
G4-16 a. List memberships of associations (such as industry associations) and national or 102-13 a. A list of the main memberships of industry or other G4-16 now requires reporting only the
international advocacy organizations in which the organization: associations, and national or international advocacy main memberships. The individual
• Holds a position on the governance body organizations. criteria for listing memberships have
• Participates in projects or committees been made reporting recommendations
• Provides substantive funding beyond routine membership dues (see clause 1.5 in GRI 102: General
• Views membership as strategic Disclosures).
This refers primarily to memberships maintained at the organizational level.
G4-19 a. List all the material Aspects identified in the process for defining report content. 102-47 a. A list of the material topics identified in the process for The term 'Aspects' has been changed to
defining report content. 'topics'. This is consistent with changes
in GRI 101: Foundation (clauses 1.3 and
2.5), where it has been clarified that
organizations are required to report on
all their material topics. This can include
material topics which can be linked to
the topics covered in the topic-specific
GRI Standards (series 200, 300 and
400), as well as topics that are not
covered by the topic-specific Standards.
G4-20 a. For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary within the organization, as 103-1-b b. The Boundary for the material topic, which includes a G4-20 and G4-21 have been merged
follows: 103-1-c description of: and combined with G4-DMA-a (they are
• Report whether the Aspect is material within the organization i. where the impacts occur; now Disclosure 103-1-b and 103-1-c). In
• If the Aspect is not material for all entities within the organization (as described in ii. the organization’s involvement with the impacts. For example, addition, the topic Boundary disclosure
G4-17), select one of the following two approaches and report either: whether the organization has caused or contributed to the (103-1-b) has been revised to clarify its
– The list of entities or groups of entities included in G4-17 for which the Aspect is impacts, or is directly linked to the impacts through its business purpose. It also includes new guidance
not material or relationships. and examples (see 'Guidance for
– The list of entities or groups of entities included in G4-17 for which the Aspects is c. Any specific limitation regarding the topic Boundary. Disclosure 103-1-b' and 'Guidance for
material Disclosure 103-1-c').
• Report any specific limitation regarding the Aspect Boundary within the
organization
G4-21 a. For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary outside the organization, as
follows:
• Report whether the Aspect is material outside of the organization
• If the Aspect is material outside of the organization, identify the entities, groups of
entities or elements for which the Aspect is material. In addition, describe the
geographical location where the Aspect is material for the entities identified
• Report any specific limitation regarding the Aspect Boundary outside the
organization
G4-32-a a. Report the ‘in accordance’ option the organization has chosen. 102-54 a. The claim made by the organization, if it has prepared a report G4-32 has been divided into three
in accordance with the GRI Standards, either: separate disclosures. G4-32-a is now
i. ‘This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Disclosure 102-54 and relates to the
Standards: Core option’; claim that an organization is required to
ii. ‘This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI make if it has prepared a report in
Standards: Comprehensive option’. accordance with the GRI Standards
(Core or Comprehensive option). For
each option, there is a corresponding
claim, or statement of use, that the
organization is required to include in
the report. These claims have set
wording.
G4-32-b b. Report the GRI Content Index for the chosen option (see tables below). 102-55 a. The GRI content index, which specifies each of the GRI G4-32 has been divided into three
Standards used and lists all disclosures included in the report. separate disclosures. G4-32-b is now
b. For each disclosure, the content index shall include: Disclosure 102-55 and relates to the
i. the number of the disclosure (for disclosures covered by the content index. The content index
GRI Standards); requirement has been revised and
ii. the page number(s) or URL(s) where the information can be made less prescriptive about the format
found, either within the report or in other published materials; in which it is to be presented. An
iii. if applicable, and where permitted, the reason(s) for omission example table is included as guidance
when a required disclosure cannot be made. only.
G4-32-c c. Report the reference to the External Assurance Report, if the report has been 102-56 a. A description of the organization’s policy and current practice G4-32 has been divided into three
externally assured. GRI recommends the use of external assurance but it is not a with regard to seeking external assurance for the report. separate disclosures. G4-32-c has been
requirement to be ‘in accordance’ with the Guidelines. b. If the report has been externally assured: merged with G4-33 and together they
i. A reference to the external assurance report, statements, or are now Disclosure 102-56, on external
opinions. If not included in the assurance report accompanying assurance. In addition, terminology has
G4-33 a. Report the organization’s policy and current practice with regard to seeking the sustainability report, a description of what has and what has been revised.
external assurance for the report. not been assured and on what basis, including the assurance
b. If not included in the assurance report accompanying the sustainability report, standards used, the level of assurance obtained, and any
report the scope and basis of any external assurance provided. limitations of the assurance process;
c. Report the relationship between the organization and the assurance providers. ii. The relationship between the organization and the assurance
d. Report whether the highest governance body or senior executives are involved in provider;
seeking assurance for the organization’s sustainability report. iii. Whether and how the highest governance body or senior
executives are involved in seeking external assurance for the
organization’s sustainability report.
G4-DMA-b b. Report how the organization manages the material Aspect or its impacts. 103-2 a. An explanation of how the organization manages the topic. G4-DMA-b has been expanded with two
b. A statement of the purpose of the management approach. new requirements (103-2-b and 103-2-
c. A description of the following, if the management approach c) based on Guidance from the G4
includes that component: Implementation Manual. In addition,
i. Policies the content from the four G4 Aspects
ii. Commitments on grievance mechanisms has been
iii. Goals and targets combined and moved into GRI 103:
iv. Responsibilities Management Approach. The only
v. Resources requirement is for organizations to
vi. Grievance mechanisms describe their grievance mechanisms if
vii. Specific actions, such as processes, projects, programs and they exist for managing a material topic
initiatives (see 103-2-c-vi).
G4-EC5 a. When a significant proportion of the workforce is compensated based on wages 202-1 a. When a significant proportion of employees are compensated G4-EC5 has been revised for
subject to minimum wage rules, report the ratio of the entry level wage by gender at based on wages subject to minimum wage rules, report the 'employee'/'worker' terminology.
significant locations of operation to the minimum wage. relevant ratio of the entry level wage by gender at significant
b. Report whether a local minimum wage is absent or variable at significant locations locations of operation to the minimum wage.
of operation, by gender. In circumstances in which different minimums could be used b. When a significant proportion of other workers (excluding
as a reference, report which minimum wage is being used. employees) performing the organization’s activities are
c. Report the definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’. compensated based on wages subject to minimum wage rules,
describe the actions taken to determine whether these workers
are paid above the minimum wage.
c. Whether a local minimum wage is absent or variable at
significant locations of operation, by gender. In circumstances in
which different minimums can be used as a reference, report
which minimum wage is being used.
d. The definition used for ‘significant locations of operation’.
G4-EN8 a. Report the total volume of water withdrawn from the following sources: 303-1 a. Total volume of water withdrawn, with a breakdown by the It has been clarified that Disclosure
• Surface water, including water from wetlands, rivers, lakes, and oceans following sources: 303-1-a requests both (1) a total figure
• Ground water i. Surface water, including water from wetlands, rivers, lakes, and for ‘volume of water withdrawn’ and (2)
• Rainwater collected directly and stored by the organization oceans; a breakdown of this figure by each of
• Waste water from another organization ii. Ground water; the sources listed.
• Municipal water supplies or other water utilities iii. Rainwater collected directly and stored by the organization;
b. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used. iv. Waste water from another organization;
v. Municipal water supplies or other public or private water
utilities.
b. Standards, methodologies, and assumptions used.
G4-EN16 a. Report gross energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions in metric tons of CO 2 305-2 a. Gross location-based energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions G4-EN16 has been updated to align
equivalent, independent of any GHG trades, such as purchases, sales, or transfers of in metric tons of CO2 equivalent. with changes to the GHG Protocol
offsets or allowances. b. If applicable, gross market-based energy indirect (Scope 2) Scope 2 Guidance, published in January
b. Report gases included in the calculation, if available. GHG emissions in metric tons of CO2 equivalent. 2015 by the World Resources Institute
c. Report the chosen base year, the rationale for choosing the base year, emissions in c. If available, the gases included in the calculation; whether CO2, (WRI) and the World Business Council
the base year, and the context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3, or all. This now requires reporting two distinct
recalculations of base year emissions.
d. Report standards, methodologies, and assumptions used. d. Base year for the calculation, if applicable, including: Scope 2 values: a location-based and a
e. Report the source of the emission factors used and the global warming potential i. the rationale for choosing it; market-based value. These are
(GWP) rates used or a reference to the GWP source, if available. ii. emissions in the base year; calculated with different emissions
f. Report the chosen consolidation approach for emissions (equity share, financial iii. the context for any significant changes in emissions that factors according to how the energy
control, operational control). triggered recalculations of base year emissions. was obtained (see 305-2-a and 305-2-
e. Source of the emission factors and the global warming b). In addition, it has been clarified that
potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source. the base year is to be reported if
f. Consolidation approach for emissions; whether equity share, applicable (see 305-2-d), and that
financial control, or operational control. calculation tools used are to be
g. Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation reported.
tools used.
G4-EN23 a. Report the total weight of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, by the following 306-2 a. Total weight of hazardous waste, with a breakdown by the It has been clarified that two separate
disposal methods: following disposal methods where applicable: figures are requested for (1) hazardous
• Reuse i. Reuse waste (see 306-2-a) and (2) non-
• Recycling ii. Recycling hazardous waste (see 306-2-b). The
• Composting iii. Composting breakdown of these figures by disposal
• Recovery, including energy recovery iv. Recovery, including energy recovery methods is to be reported where
• Incineration (mass burn) v. Incineration (mass burn) applicable.
• Deep well injection vi. Deep well injection
• Landfill vii. Landfill
• On-site storage viii. On-site storage
• Other (to be specified by the organization) ix. Other (to be specified by the organization)
b. Report how the waste disposal method has been determined: b. Total weight of non-hazardous waste, with a breakdown by
• Disposed of directly by the organization or otherwise directly confirmed the following disposal methods where applicable:
• Information provided by the waste disposal contractor i. Reuse
• Organizational defaults of the waste disposal contractor ii. Recycling
iii. Composting
iv. Recovery, including energy recovery
v. Incineration (mass burn)
vi. Deep well injection
vii. Landfill
viii. On-site storage
ix. Other (to be specified by the organization)
c. How the waste disposal method has been determined:
i. Disposed of directly by the organization, or otherwise directly
confirmed
ii. Information provided by the waste disposal contractor
iii. Organizational defaults of the waste disposal contractor
G4-EN27 a. Report quantitatively the extent to which environmental impacts of products and NA NA The G4 Aspect of Products and Services
services have been mitigated during the reporting period. and its Indicator G4-EN27 have been
b. If use-oriented figures are employed, report the underlying assumptions regarding discontinued to reduce duplication. The
consumption patterns or normalization factors. environmental impacts of products and
services are already covered in the
following topic-specific Standards: GRI
301: Materials, GRI 302: Energy, and
GRI 305: Emissions. Indicator G4-EN28
(now Disclosure 301-3) has been moved
to GRI 301: Materials.
G4-EN30 a. Report the significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other NA NA The G4 Aspect of Transport and its
goods and materials for the organization’s operations, and transporting members of Indicator G4-EN30 have been
the workforce. Where quantitative data is not provided, report the reason. discontinued to reduce duplication. The
b. Report how the environmental impacts of transporting products, members of the environmental impacts of transport are
organization’s workforce, and other goods and materials are mitigated. already covered in the following topic-
c. Report the criteria and methodology used to determine which environmental specific Standards: GRI 302: Energy and
impacts are significant. GRI 305: Emissions.
G4-EN31 a. Report total environmental protection expenditures by: NA NA The content of G4-EN31 has been
• Waste disposal, emissions treatment, and remediation costs incorporated into the following topic-
• Prevention and environmental management costs specific Standards as management
approach guidance (i.e., this
information is no longer required):
- GRI 103: Management Approach (see
'Guidance for clause 1.7' on page 9)
- GRI 305: Emissions (see the guidance
in Section '1. Management approach
disclosures', on page 6)
- GRI 306: Effluents and Waste (see the
guidance in Section '1. Management
approach disclosures', on page 5)
- GRI 307: Environmental Compliance
(see the guidance in Section '1.
Management approach disclosures', on
page 5)
G4-EN34 a. Report the total number of grievances about environmental impacts filed through 103-2-c c. A description of the following, if the management approach Change in location: The grievance
formal grievance mechanisms during the reporting period. includes that component: mechanisms have been moved to GRI
b. Of the identified grievances, report how many were: i. Policies 103: Management Approach.
• Addressed during the reporting period ii. Commitments Revision: The content of the four G4
• Resolved during the reporting period iii. Goals and targets Aspects on grievance mechanisms
c. Report the total number of grievances about environmental impacts filed prior to iv. Responsibilities (Environmental Grievance Mechanisms,
the reporting period that were resolved during the reporting period. v. Resources Labor Practices Grievance Mechanisms,
vi. Grievance mechanisms Human Rights Grievance Mechanisms,
vii. Specific actions, such as processes, projects, programs and and Grievance Mechanisms for Impacts
initiatives on Society) has been combined. The
only requirement is for organizations to
G4-LA16 a. Report the total number of grievances about labor practices filed through formal describe their grievance mechanisms if
grievance mechanisms during the reporting period. they exist for managing a material topic
b. Of the identified grievances, report how many were: (see 103-2-c-vi). Indicators G4-EN34,
• Addressed during the reporting period G4-LA16, G4-HR12 and G4-SO11 have
• Resolved during the reporting period been combined and made guidance
c. Report the total number of grievances about labor practices filed prior to the only (see 'Guidance for clause 1.8');
reporting period that were resolved during the reporting period. they are no longer required. See also
clause 1.8, which contains additional
reporting recommendations for
reporting on grievance mechanisms.
G4-HR12 a. Report the total number of grievances about human rights impacts filed through
formal grievance mechanisms during the reporting period.
b. Of the identified grievances, report how many were:
• Addressed during the reporting period
• Resolved during the reporting period
c. Report the total number of grievances about human rights impacts filed prior to
the reporting period that were resolved during the reporting period.
G4-SO11 a. Report the total number of grievances about impacts on society filed through
formal grievance mechanisms during the reporting period.
b. Of the identified grievances, report how many were:
• Addressed during the reporting period
• Resolved during the reporting period
c. Report the total number of grievances about impacts on society filed prior to the
reporting period that were resolved during the reporting period.
G4-LA5 a. Report the level at which each formal joint management-worker health and safety 403-1 a. The level at which each formal joint management-worker G4-LA5 has been revised for
committee typically operates within the organization. health and safety committee typically operates within the 'employee'/'worker' terminology.
b. Report the percentage of the total workforce represented in formal joint organization.
management-worker health and safety committees. b. Percentage of workers whose work, or workplace, is controlled
by the organization, that are represented by formal joint
management-worker health and safety committees.
G4-LA7 a. Report whether there are workers who are involved in occupational activities who 403-3 a. Whether there are workers whose work, or workplace, is G4-LA7 has been revised for
have a high incidence or high risk of specific diseases. controlled by the organization, involved in occupational activities 'employee'/'worker' terminology.
who have a high incidence or high risk of specific diseases.
G4-LA12 a. Report the percentage of individuals within the organization’s governance bodies 405-1 a. Percentage of individuals within the organization’s governance The breakdown by 'minority groups' is
in each of the following diversity categories: bodies in each of the following diversity categories: no longer required. Organizations are
• Gender i. Gender; only required to provide a breakdown
• Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years old ii. Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years by other indicators of diversity where
• Minority groups old; relevant, which can include minority or
• Other indicators of diversity where relevant iii. Other indicators of diversity where relevant (such as minority vulnerable groups, among others (see
b. Report the percentage of employees per employee category in each of the or vulnerable groups). 405-1-a-iii and 405-1-b-iii).
following diversity categories: b. Percentage of employees per employee category in each of
• Gender the following diversity categories:
• Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years old i. Gender;
• Minority groups ii. Age group: under 30 years old, 30-50 years old, over 50 years
• Other indicators of diversity where relevant old;
iii. Other indicators of diversity where relevant (such as minority
or vulnerable groups).
G4-LA14 a. Report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using labor practices 414-1 a. Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using social G4-LA14, G4-HR10 and G4-SO9 have
criteria. criteria. been combined into one disclosure.
Organizations are no longer required to
report this information separately for
G4-HR10 a. Report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using human rights labor practices criteria, human rights
criteria. criteria, and criteria for impacts on
society. Instead, organizations are now
required to report the percentage of
new suppliers that were screened using
social criteria.
G4-SO9 a. Report the percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for
impacts on society.
G4-LA15 a. Report the number of suppliers subject to impact assessments for labor practices. 414-2 a. Number of suppliers assessed for social impacts. G4-LA15, G4-HR11 and G4-SO10 have
b. Report the number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential b. Number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and been combined into one disclosure.
negative impacts for labor practices. potential negative social impacts. Organizations are no longer required to
c. Report the significant actual and potential negative impacts for labor practices c. Significant actual and potential negative social impacts report this information separately for
identified in the supply chain. identified in the supply chain. labor practices, human rights, and
d. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and d. Percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual society-related impacts. Instead,
potential negative impacts for labor practices with which improvements were agreed and potential negative social impacts with which improvements organizations are now required to
upon as a result of assessment. were agreed upon as a result of assessment. report on negative social impacts in the
e. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and e. Percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual supply chain and actions taken.
potential negative impacts for labor practices with which relationships were and potential negative social impacts with which relationships
terminated as a result of assessment, and why. were terminated as a result of assessment, and why.
G4-HR11 a. Report the number of suppliers subject to human rights impact assessments.
b. Report the number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential
negative human rights impacts.
c. Report the significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts
identified in the supply chain.
d. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and
potential negative human rights impacts with which improvements were agreed
upon as a result of assessment.
e. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and
potential negative human rights impacts with which relationships were terminated as
a result of assessment, and why.
G4-SO10 a. Report the number of suppliers subject to assessments for impacts on society.
b. Report the number of suppliers identified as having significant actual and potential
negative impacts on society.
c. Report the significant actual and potential negative impacts on society identified in
the supply chain.
d. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and
potential negative impacts on society with which improvements were agreed upon as
a result of assessment.
e. Report the percentage of suppliers identified as having significant actual and
potential negative impacts on society with which relationships were terminated as a
result of assessment, and why.
G4-HR4 a. Report operations and suppliers in which employee rights to exercise freedom of 407-1 a. Operations and suppliers in which workers’ rights to exercise G4-HR4 has been revised for
association or collective bargaining may be violated or at significant risk either in freedom of association or collective bargaining may be violated 'employee'/'worker' terminology.
terms of: or at significant risk either in terms of:
• Type of operation (such as manufacturing plant) and supplier i. type of operation (such as manufacturing plant) and supplier;
• Countries or geographical areas with operations and suppliers considered at risk ii. countries or geographic areas with operations and suppliers
b. Report measures taken by the organization in the reporting period intended to considered at risk.
support rights to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining. b. Measures taken by the organization in the reporting period
intended to support rights to exercise freedom of association
and collective bargaining.
G4-SO4 a. Report the total number and percentage of governance body members that the 205-2 a. Total number and percentage of governance body members Change in location: The G4 Aspect of
organization’s anti- corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to, that the organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures Anti-corruption has been moved to the
broken down by region. have been communicated to, broken down by region. 200 series (Economic topics); previously
b. Report the total number and percentage of employees that the organization’s anti- b. Total number and percentage of employees that the it was located in the Social Category of
corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to, broken down by organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been G4.
employee category and region. communicated to, broken down by employee category and Revision: A requirement has been
c. Report the total number and percentage of business partners that the region. added to describe if the organization’s
organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to, c. Total number and percentage of business partners that the anti-corruption policies and procedures
broken down by type of business partner and region. organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures have been have been communicated to any other
d. Report the total number and percentage of governance body members that have communicated to, broken down by type of business partner and persons or organizations (see 205-2-c).
received training on anti- corruption, broken down by region. region. Describe if the organization’s anti-corruption policies and
e. Report the total number and percentage of employees that have received training procedures have been communicated to any other persons or
on anti-corruption, broken down by employee category and region. organizations.
d. Total number and percentage of governance body members
that have received training on anti-corruption, broken down by
region.
e. Total number and percentage of employees that have received
training on anti-corruption, broken down by employee category
and region.
G4-SO8 a. Report significant fines and non-monetary sanctions in terms of: 419-1 a. Significant fines and non-monetary sanctions for non- The two Compliance Aspects in the
• Total monetary value of significant fines compliance with laws and/or regulations in the social and Society and Product Responsibility sub-
• Total number of non-monetary sanctions economic area in terms of: Categories of G4 have been combined
• Cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms i. total monetary value of significant fines; into one Standard (GRI 419:
b. If the organization has not identified any non-compliance with laws or regulations, ii. total number of non-monetary sanctions; Socioeconomic Compliance); and the
a brief statement of this fact is sufficient. iii. cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms. respective Indicators G4-SO8 and G4-
c. Report the context against which significant fines and non-monetary sanctions b. If the organization has not identified any non-compliance with PR9 have been combined into one
were incurred. laws and/or regulations, a brief statement of this fact is disclosure. In addition, it has been
sufficient. clarified that organizations are required
c. The context against which significant fines and non-monetary to report on non-compliance with laws
sanctions were incurred. and/or regulations.
G4-PR9 a. Report the total monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with laws
and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services.
b. If the organization has not identified any non-compliance with laws or regulations,
a brief statement of this fact is sufficient.
G4-PR5 a. Report the results or key conclusions of customer satisfaction surveys (based on 102-43 NA Change in location: The content of G4-
statistically relevant sample sizes) conducted in the reporting period relating to 102-44 PR5 has been moved to the Stakeholder
information about: engagement section of GRI 102:
• The organization as a whole General Disclosures.
• A major product or service category Revision: The information for G4-PR5 is
• Significant locations of operation no longer required; it has been made
guidance for Disclosures 102-43 and
102-44.
G4-PR6 a. Report whether the organization sells products that are: 102-2 [See the track changes for G4-4] Change in location: G4-PR6 has been
• Banned in certain markets combined with G4-4 (now Disclosure
• The subject of stakeholder questions or public debate 102-2) in GRI 102: General Disclosures.
b. Report how the organization has responded to questions or concerns regarding Revision:
these products. - The explanation of 'any products and
services that are banned in certain
markets' has been added to Disclosure
102-2-b.
- The explanation of whether the
organization 'sells products or services
that are the subject of stakeholder
questions or public debate' has been
made a reporting recommendation for
Disclosure 102-2 (see clause 1.1 in GRI
102: General Disclosures).
- Reporting 'how the organization has
responded to questions or concerns
regarding these products' is no longer
required.
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