The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a global recruitment call to appoint eight new members to three governance bodies it says have “underpin[ned its] continued success”. The GRI is looking for “experienced professionals” from diverse backgrounds to fill eight vacancies, starting 1 January 2025. The first body it is recruiting for is the Supervisory Board, responsible for overseeing long-term priorities and strategy, with one role for which applicants from the ASEAN and Latin America regions are particularly welcome. The GRI is also seeking to fill four positions on its Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) – the independent entity responsible for developing and setting its standards. For these roles, applications are sought from all stakeholder constituencies – especially those representing investor institutions and civil society organisations. Finally, the GRI Due Process Oversight Committee – which ensures GSSB standard-setting activities are conducted in accordance with its due process – has three vacancies, which are open to applicants from the business enterprise, investor institution, and mediating institution sectors, particularly from the Latin America and ASEAN regions. “Bringing together diverse representation from across GRI’s global, multi-stakeholder communities is at the heart of our work, ensuring that our strategy is responsive and delivers maximum impact,” said Jessica Fries, Chair of the Supervisory Board. “It is also key to developing robust standards that respond to the needs of different audiences.”
