The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

GRI Sustainability Reporting Statistics Publication year 2011

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a non-profit organization that promotes economic, environmental and social sustainability.

GRI’s mission is to make sustainability reporting standard practice by providing guidance and support to organizations.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

KPMG’s International Corporate Responsibility Survey

shows continuous growth in reporting at local and global levels

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

The Sustainability Reporting Statistics

This document has been produced by GRI Report Services team. Its purpose is to provide an overview of global

trends in GRI-based sustainability reporting. These slides may be used or reproduced as long as correct

reference is given to the information source.

The tables, charts and accompanying information are based on a snapshot of GRI reports as of 19 April 2012.

All data contained herein has been drawn from GRI’s Sustainability Disclosure Database, freely accessible via

http://database.globalreporting.org.

The Database was launched in November 2011 and draws upon years of data gathering by GRI. This data is

collected via reports registered directly with GRI, through one of GRI’s Data Partners, through GRI’s Application

Level Check process, or as an outcome of internet searches. The Database has provided GRI the chance to

further expand and establish its Data Partner network, now covering 64 key reporting countries. With this

increase in scope also comes a wealth of historical reports added to the Database that GRI was previously

unaware of; therefore, the trends displayed in these slides should be viewed as dynamic, rather than static.

While GRI works to disseminate the most accurate and complete information, this cannot be guaranteed.

A GRI report is defined as any form of sustainability report that has made use of the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and

contains a Content Index. At the start of 2011, GRI further expanded the scope of its data collection to include

other forms of sustainability and integrated reports; these are classified as Non-GRI and GRI-Referenced, the

latter referring to a report explicitly based on the GRI Guidelines but excluding a Content Index. While the

information around these two report types is not as complete as for GRI reports, GRI will continue to collect

these details in order to show trends in sustainability reporting generally.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

G3.1 8%

G3 72%

GRI-Referenced 10%

Non-GRI 10%

2011 Reports Registered to Date (19 April 2012)

GRI began tracking GRI-Referenced and Non-GRI Reports in 2011.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

Africa 3% Oceania

5%

North America 14%

Latin America 14%

Asia 17%

Europe 47%

Relative changes – compared to 2010: Europe

3% increase

Asia

3% decrease Latin America

1% decrease

North America

1% increase

Oceania

No change

Africa

No change

Regional distribution of 2011 GRI Reports

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

Country % of registered 2011 GRI

reports % Global 500 HQs*

GDP

(IMF data in US$ billions)**

United States of America 11% 27% 15,094.025

Spain 8% 2% 1,493.513

Sweden 6% 1% 538.237

Brazil 6% 1% 2,492.908

China 5% 12% 7,298.147

Netherlands 4% 2% 840.433

Germany 4% 7% 3,577.031

Australia 4% 2% 1,488.221

Switzerland 3% 3% 636.059

Canada 3% 2% 1,736.869

Top 10 Reporting Countries 2011

*Global 500 data from 2011, retrieved on 20 April 2012 from CNN Money (http://money.cnn.com) **2011 GDP data retrieved on 20 April 2012 from the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook Database April 2012 edition.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Sweden

Brazil

Spain

Australia

Netherlands

Canada

Switzerland

Germany

China

United States of America

Top 10 Countries as a Function of the Global 500’s 2007 - 2011

When normalized by the number of G500 companies headquartered in each country, Sweden, Brazil and Spain show a much higher GRI reporting level than USA and China.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Sweden

Spain

Switzerland

Netherlands

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Germany

United States ofAmerica

China

Top 10 Countries as a Function of GDP

2007 – 2011

When the number of GRI reports per country is normalized by country GDP, Sweden again tops the chart followed by Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands. China, USA and Germany are relatively lower.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2011 GRI Reports by Organization Type

The majority of GRI reports comes from publicly listed companies.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2011 GRI Reports by Sector Within the GRI Database universe, 14% of 2011 GRI reports are from

the Financial Services sector, in line with historical trends. Compared to 2010, there has been limited change in the ranking of the top 10 sectors. There has been a noticeable rise in GRI reports from the Chemicals (32%) and Real Estate (16%) sectors.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

Externally Assured 2011 GRI Reports

Region Externally Assured 2010 Externally Assured 2011 Africa 60% 55%

Asia 52% 55%

Europe 51% 52%

Oceania 50% 47%

Latin America 35% 34%

North America 18% 21% OVERALL 45% = 45%

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2011 GRI Reports by Application Level and Status

37% of the 2011 reports are GRI Checked, compared with 32% of the 2010 reports. Application Level A reports are approximately 3 times more likely to be externally assured than Application Level C reports.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

Spotlight on

GRI Reporting and Sustainable Development

GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Guidelines are relevant for industrialized and developing countries. Since GRI’s inception more than 10 years ago, the use of GRI’s Guidelines has grown in developing countries. The Guidelines are available in 26 languages. GRI training and coaching activities are held across the globe and have increased the Guidelines’ accessibility in developing countries. In over 30 developing countries there are companies, civil society representatives, trade unions and government staff that are and have been part of the global GRI network.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

DAC Lower Middle Income Countries DAC Other Low Income Countries

DAC Upper Middle Income Countries DAC Least Developed Countries

GRI Reports in Countries Receiving Development Aid (DAC) 2007 – 2011

Between 2007 and 2011, the number of GRI reports from DAC-beneficiary countries increased by 365% while the number of GRI reports from non-DAC-beneficiary countries increased by 166%.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

The development of the GRI Guidelines is influenced by

changes in the reporting field, such as the introduction of new

concepts, trends and tools, and requests by new players.

The next generation of GRI Guidelines – G4 – should address

requirements for sustainability data, and enable reporters to

provide relevant information to various stakeholder groups. It

should also improve on content in the current Guidelines – G3

and G3.1 – with strengthened technical definitions and

improved clarity, helping reporters, information users and

assurance providers.

Spotlight on

GRI’s Commitment to Continuous Development

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

G3 90%

G3.1 10%

The G3.1 Guidelines were launched in March 2011 and now shape 10% of the registered 2011 GRI reports. Both the G3 and G3.1 Guidelines are valid until the end of the transition period to G4. Upon the publication of a new Guidelines version, GRI’s Board of Directors decides upon a suitable transition period for the move to the new version. This has historically been 2 years. The G4 Guidelines will be launched in May 2013.

2011 GRI Reports by Guidelines

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2011 GRI Reports based on G3 Sector Supplements 2011 There are sector specific guidelines available for ten

sectors. As of 2010, the Sector Supplements for the Electric Utilities and Financial Services sectors became necessary for reports to achieve an Application Level A. The other three G3 Supplements became necessary for reports to achieve an Application Level A in 2012.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

GRI promotes a report or explain approach to sustainability reporting, where organizations report their sustainability performance or explain why if they don't.

Spotlight on

Shaping the Reporting Environment

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Spain

Sweden

China

Germany

Canada

India

Finland

Denmark

Norway

Published in 2007, the Swedish government’s Guidelines for External Reporting by State-Owned Companies requires state-owned companies to present sustainability reports based explicitly on the GRI Guidelines.

43% of 2011 GRI reports from Sweden are by state-owned companies.

GRI Reports from Countries with Initiatives Requiring Non-financial Disclosures 2007 - 2011

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

Spotlight on

Integrated and Combined Reporting GRI works towards making disclosure of

sustainability impacts a mainstream business activity. This can be done in various formats, including integrated and sustainability reporting.

Integrated reporting is a form of corporate reporting that brings together material information about an organization’s strategy, governance, performance and prospects in a way that reflects the commercial, political, social and environmental context within which it operates. It provides a clear and concise representation of how an organization creates value, now and in the future.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

GRI reports

including financial

data 19%

GRI reports

81%

Europe 55%

Asia 7%

Latin America

15%

North America

6%

Oceania 7%

Africa 10%

2011 GRI Reports Including Financial Data GRI reports including financial data

Region 2010 2011

Africa 42% 60%

Oceania 21% 29%

Europe 16% 21%

Latin America 15% 19%

Asia 5% 8%

North America 5% 8% OVERALL 14% 19%

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

External Assurance of 2011 GRI Reports Including Financial Data

GRI Reports including financial data are more likely to be externally assured.

The statistics are from the Sustainability Disclosure Database and include information as at 19 April 2012. The Database can be accessed freely at http://database.globalreporting.org. The Database includes sustainability/Integrated reports that GRI is aware of through its Data Partners, the GRI Application Level Check process, registration forms and internet searches. GRI cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. All reports included in these statistics are GRI reports (based on the G3 or G3.1 Guidelines and include a GRI Content Index) unless specifically stated otherwise.

Additional Resources

GRI’s Sustainability Disclosure Database:

http://database.globalreporting.org

G4 Development:

https://www.globalreporting.org/reporting/latest-guidelines/g4-developments/Pages/default.aspx

Report or Explain:

https://www.globalreporting.org/network/report-or-explain/Pages/default.aspx

Sustainable Development:

https://www.globalreporting.org/information/current-priorities/sustainable-development/Pages/default.aspx

Integrated Reporting: https://www.globalreporting.org/information/current-priorities/integrated-reporting/Pages/default.aspx

KPMG International Corporate Responsibility Survey 2011:

http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/corporate-responsibility/Pages/default.aspx

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