Due Process Oversight Committee - open call for nominations
Sustainability reporting enables transparency and helps markets function more efficiently, supporting decisions that create sustainable benefits for everyone. For over 25 years, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has been a pioneer and architect of a global common language for organizations to be transparent and take responsibility for their impacts on people and the planet.
GRI has a two-tier board structure comprising a Supervisory Board and a Management Board. The Supervisory Board provides oversight and advice to the Management Board. The Management Board is responsible for the conduct and management of the business and affairs of GRI.
In addition, GRI has the Global Sustainability Standards Board (‘GSSB’) and the Due Process Oversight Committee (‘DPOC’) that oversee the development of its Sustainability Reporting Standards, and the Stakeholder Council serves as a sounding board for the Supervisory Board, the Management Board and GSSB regarding important key strategic issues facing GRI. All members of our governance bodies contribute their time and expertise on a voluntary basis. GRI is the operational entity that enacts work programs to deliver on our agreed priorities.
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The Due Process Oversight Committee (DPOC) has primary responsibility for ensuring that the standard-setting activities of the GSSB are conducted in accordance with its due process, in order to increase public and stakeholder confidence that the standards are properly responsive to the public interest.
The GRI Supervisory Board Nomination Committee (‘NC’) is seeking qualified candidates to fill three vacancies on the DPOC starting on 1 January 2025. In particular, we welcome applications from the following stakeholder constituencies: Business, Investment Institution, and Mediating Institution , and from the following regions: ASEAN and Latin America.
A definition of GRI’s constituencies can be found here – please check before applying, and please note that Academia as a profession falls under Civil Society Institutions.
DPOC members are appointed for a three-year term, with potential to renew once for another three-year term.
Interested candidates are requested to read the DPOC Terms of Reference and Due Process Protocol for a full overview of the DPOC's role and responsibilities, and to review the information below regarding profiles and requirements, prior to submitting a nomination. Candidates may be asked to provide references on request.
DPOC Member Qualifications
- Senior individuals of integrity and high reputation
- Interest in and knowledge of international issues related to sustainability reporting
- Sound understanding of standard-setting processes
- Willingness to serve the public interest in an independent and unbiased manner.
Time commitment
Approximately four virtual meetings a year, with a potential annual in-person meeting, as required on matters related to due process.
Reimbursement
Participation as a member of the DPOC is voluntary. GRI reimburses reasonable travel-related expenses and provides a daily per-diem related to in-person meetings, according to its Travel Policy.
Nominations and appointment process:
If you are interested in submitting a nomination for the role of a DPOC member, please complete the nomination form and submit the following documents by Friday 27 September 2024 23:59 (CEST). You are also invited to submit names and contact details of suitable candidates, or forward this to interested parties within your networks.
- Completed Nomination Form
- A recent CV
- The Employer's Statement if the nominee is employed (not self-employed)
Nominations received after the deadline cannot be considered. The NC will shortlist candidates and conduct interviews shortly thereafter. The NC is committed to consider both regional and gender balance on the DPOC in making appointments.
All questions and expressions of interest in this role can be directed to GRI Governance Relations at, [email protected].