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"Paul Hohnen occupies a special place in the sustainable development debate. His contributions reflect a distinguished history of service to government, multilaterals, civil society, and business in support of a just and humane future."

Dr Allen White, Co-founder of the Global Reporting Initiative


"Paul Hohnen’s expert knowledge of global best practice in corporate responsibility has given our people valuable insights into the future challenges for our business."

Renee Hancock, Corporate Responsibility Manager, ANZ Bank


"Paul ran a CSR session for our global communications directors that was sharply focused, engaging and witty. He’s absolutely fabulous to work with."

Cressida Ward, Communications Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sanofi-Aventis

International Frameworks for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility: “The Big 3”

February 20th | Sydney

9.00am – 5.00pm

 

  • The Big 3: OECD Guidelines for Multinationals, GRI and ISO26000
    Shaping the way we work
  • A POWERFUL, PRACTICAL WORKSHOP facilitated by international sustainability expert, Paul Hohnen

  • LEARN how to apply international frameworks to enhance your sustainability performance

  • MASTER the ‘Big 3’ for success in corporate responsibility management
Companies around the world are increasingly using international frameworks and standards to shape their responses to sustainable development and guide their practice.

In their 2010 CSR reports, 95% of the DJSI Super Sector Leaders referenced the GRI framework. Fully 65% also referenced the UN Global Compact.  A quarter of all companies listed on the FTSE4Good Global 100 referenced the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (MNEs).

Why, and even more importantly, how are these companies using these frameworks to improve their performance? How far is the 2010 ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Guidance Standard compatible with these other standards and what is its value?

In this one day workshop, ACCSR’s Senior International Associate Paul Hohnen, will work with participants in small groups in his characteristically humorous and engaging manner, to:

  • Outline the main features of the GRI, the recently revised OECD MNE Guidelines,
    and ISO 26000
  • Describe their differences and complementary features
  • Show how these leading frameworks are being used internationally 
  • Explain how to report effectively on your organisation’s application of these frameworks
  • Stimulate discussion on the main CSR and sustainability issues for Australian companies
  • Show how these frameworks can be used to address these issues
  • Explore how Australian companies are using them and can derive maximum value
  • Lead exercises in applying the frameworks to assist in strategy development, product innovation, performance management, and employee engagement
  • Illustrate the role and value of these frameworks for building quality stakeholder relationships.

A former Australian diplomat living in Amsterdam, Paul is known internationally for his work in the CSR and sustainable development fields.  He participated in the development of the ISO 26000 standard, contributed to the updated OECD Guidelines, and was a founding Director of the GRI.  His widely read articles in Ethical Corporation and other publications on these frameworks have a reputation for containing the latest information and commentary on emerging trends.

Attend this workshop to:

  • Understand key international frameworks and their implications
  • See how they work together to provide coherent and practical governance
  • Learn to apply them for strategy and reporting purposes
  • Learn from one of the world’s leading experts in the development of these international frameworks

This workshop will provide you with the tools you need to integrate these international frameworks into your organisation’s strategy and reporting.

Paul Hohnen and Rob Steele

Pictured at the launch of iso 26000 in Geneva: Paul Hohnen presenting ISO Secretary-General Rob Steele with a copy of the paper ‘GRI and ISO 26000: How to Use the GRI Guidelines in Conjunction with ISO 26000’.

Dr Allen White, Co-founder of the GRI says...

“Paul Hohnen occupies a special place in the sustainable development debate. His contributions reflect a distinguished history of service to government, multilaterals, civil society, and business in support of a just and humane future.”
Dr Allen White, Director, Tellus Institute, Co-founder of the Global Reporting Initiative

Past participants in ACCSR’s International Frameworks workshops say...
“Great workshop with balanced mix of overview, group work, practical tools, discussion and debate.”
Kelvyn Eglinton, Regional Manager—Social Responsibility, Newmont Mining Corporation

“A very informative workshop for all companies within all stages of management to not only understand/ reaffirm the value of CSR but how to demonstrate this value to an organisation.”
Ned Baxter, Environmental Economic Analyst, Worley Parsons Fantastic!!

"Thanks for giving me the understanding of the tools to speak to different people in different ways."

"Great international perspective and case studies, great to have such a wealth of experience to draw from."

"Excellent - great to hear from experienced practitioner who’s been on journey."

"Highly engaging, knowledgeable, interesting international perspective."