Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) - An independent, multi-stakeholder institution whose mission is to develop and disseminate globally applicable Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
www.globalreporting.org
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - An international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. The Centre is being incubated by ICLEI - Oceania.
www.iclei.org/anz
City of Melbourne - The City has a strong international reputation as a leading sustainable city. The City of Melbourne was a sponsor of the GRI's Sector Supplement for Public Agencies and is keen to foster the practice of sustainability reporting by public agencies internationally.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
State Government of Victoria - The State Government of Victoria is committed to a sustainable future and and demonstrating leadership internationally. The State Government of Victoria is supporting the Centre and the development of sustainability reporting through the Victorian Sustainability Fund.
www.vic.gov.au
Corporate Register - A free and comprehensive directory of corporate non-financial (environment/social/sustainability/CSR) reports by private companies and public agencies.
www.corporateregister.com
Global Reporting Initative - An independent, multi-stakeholder institution whose mission is to develop and disseminate globally applicable Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
www.globalreporting.org
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - An international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.
www.iclei.org
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - UNEP's mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
www.unep.org
Sustainability Reporters:
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) - Established in 1959 the IDB is the oldest and largest regional development bank in the world and the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development projects as well as trade and regional integration programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
www.iadb.org
UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics - Works with business and industry to protect the natural resource base of our planet, underlining the business case for sustainable development.
www.uneptie.org
World Bank - A vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
www.worldbank.org
Sustainability Reporters:
City of Durban - The second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality.
www.durban.gov.za/eThekwini/
Sustainability Reporters:
Hong Kong Architectural Services Department - Provides professional and technical advice to the Hong Kong Government and quasi-government organisations and oversees subvented and joint-venture projects.
www.archsd.gov.hk
Ministry for the Environment Japan - Aims to create a sustainable society in collaboration with citizens, businesses, local governments, and other countries throughout the world.
www.env.go.jp
Australian National Audit Office - A specialist public sector practice providing a full range of audit services to the Parliament and Commonwealth public sector agencies and statutory bodies.
www.anao.gov.au
Office of the Auditor-General (New Zealand) - Provides the New Zealand Parliament with independent assurance over the performance and accountability of public organisations.
www.oag.govt.nz
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (New Zealand) - Has wide-ranging powers to investigate environmental concerns and reports to the New Zealand Parliament.
www.pce.govt.nz
Sustainability Reporters:
City of Melbourne (Australia) - The City has a strong international reputation as a leading sustainable city. The City of Melbourne was a sponsor of the GRI's Sector Supplement for Public Agencies and is keen to foster the practice of sustainability reporting by agencies internationally.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
City West Water (Australia) - Water and sewerage utility owned and regulated by the State Government of Victoria. City West Water is committed to sustainability and considers environmental, social and economic aspects in all their operations.
www.citywestwater.com.au
Department of Corrections (New Zealand) - Manages offenders on sentences and orders imposed by Courts and the Parole Board. Corrections contributes to safer communities by protecting the public and reducing re-offending.
www.corrections.govt.nz
Department of the Environment and Heritage (Australia) - Develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.
www.deh.gov.au
Department for Environment and Heritage, Government of South Australia - Responsible for environment policy, biodiversity conservation, heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and animal welfare, and is a custodian of information and knowledge about the State's environment. The Department also manages the State's public land - land held in the conservation reserve system and as Crown lands.
www.environment.sa.gov.au
Department of Families,Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (Australia) - Responsible for social policies and support affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families.
www.facsia.gov.au
Environmental Protection Agency Queensland - Strives to protect Queensland’s natural and cultural heritage, promote sustainable use of its natural capital and ensure a clean environment.
www.epa.qld.gov.au
Genesis Energy (New Zealand) - Genesis Energy takes its role as a good corporate citizen seriously and strives to make a positive impact on the environment.
www.genesisenergy.co.nz
Hydro Tasmania (Australia) - Australia’s leading renewable energy business contributing 60 per cent of Australia’s electricity produced from renewable energy sources.
www.hydro.com.au
Landcom (Australia) - Landcom develops residential, commercial and industrial properties focusing on social, environmental and economic sustainability.
www.landcom.com.au
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research Ltd (New Zealand) - An environmental research organisation specialising in sustainable management of land resources, optimising primary production, enhancing biodiversity, increasing the resource efficiency of businesses, and conserving and restoring the natural assets of our communitie.
www.landcareresearch.co.nz
Melbourne Water - Owned by the State Government of Victoria, Melbourne Water manages Melbourne's water supply catchments, removes and treats most of Melbourne's sewage, and manages rivers, creeks and major drainage systems throughout the Port Phillip and Westernport region.
www.melbournewater.com.au
Meridian Energy Ltd (New Zealand) - New Zealand's largest electricity generator using only renewable resources and supplying approximately 200,000 residential, industrial and commercial customers.
www.meridianenergy.co.nz
Metro Water (New Zealand) - A water and waste utility company owned by Auckland City Council.
www.metrowater.co.nz
NSW Forests (Australia) - A Public Trading Enterprise responsible for sustainably managing more than 2 million hectares of public native forests and an expanding estate of hardwood and softwood planted forests.
www.forest.nsw.gov.au
SA Water - An internationally recognised water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia for the people of South Australia. SA Water deliver water and wastewater services to almost 1.4 million people across the State.
www.sawater.com.au
Sydney Water - Provides reliable and efficient drinking water, recycled water and wastewater services. They are committed to ensuring water quality and to protecting the health and environment of the communities they serve in Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains.
www.sydneywater.com.au
Transit New Zealand - Develops, manages and maintains New Zealand's state highways.
www.transit.govt.nz
Watercare Services Limited (New Zealand) - New Zealand's largest water and wastewater council-owned company supplying bulk water and wastewater services to the Auckland region.
www.watercare.co.nz
AccountAbility - A non-profit, membership organisation established to promote accountability innovations that advance responsible business practices, and the broader accountability of civil society and public organisations.
www.accountability21.net
CSR Academy (The Netherlands) - A Dutch consultancy that specialises in corporate responsibility and has a strong focus on research.
www.csr-academy.com
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) (United Kingdom) - Defra's core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life. The Department integrates environmental, social and economic objectives by putting sustainable development into practice every day and championing sustainable development as the way forward for Government.
www.defra.gov.uk
Forum for the Future - A UK charity that works in partnership with business, the public sector and others to build a sustainable future.
www.forumforthefuture.org.uk
National Audit Office (United Kingdom) - Audits most public-sector bodies in the UK and produces value for money reports into the implementation of Government policies.
www.nao.gov.uk
SustainAbility - A strategy consultancy and independent think tank specialising in the business risks and market opportunities of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
www.sustainability.com
Sustainable Development Commission (United Kingdom) - The Government’s independent watchdog on sustainable development, reporting to the Prime Minister and the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales. Through advocacy, advice and appraisal, they help put sustainable development at the core of Government policy.
www.sd-commission.org.uk
Sustainability Reporters:
City of Amsterdam (The Netherlands) - With the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility becoming increasingly clear, the City of Amsterdam released their first comprehensive sustainability report for 2005 to coincide with the Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and transparency in 2006.
www.iamsterdam.nl
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom) - Defending the United Kingdom and its interests by striving to act as a force for good in the world.
www.mod.uk
Wolverhampton City Council (United Kingdom) - The council completed their first sustainability report in May 2006 in accordance with the GRI 2002 Reporting Guidelines.
www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
CERES - The Ceres coalition of investor groups, environmental organizations and investment funds engages directly with companies on environmental and social issues. Ceres members seek to attain long-term business value and to improve management quality through stakeholder engagement, public disclosure and performance improvements.
www.ceres.org
Canadian Sustainability Indicators Network - Aims to accelerate progress toward sustainable development by furthering sustainability indicator best practices in Canada.
www.csin-rcid.ca
The Accountability Project - A new initative to enhance sustainability and corporate social responsibility reporting.
www.theaccountabilityproject.ca
US Government Accountability Office - Works for Congress by studying the programs and expenditures of the Federal Government and advisies Congress about ways to make government more effective and responsive.
www.gao.gov
Sustainability Reporters:
BC Hydro - BC Hydro’s goal is to become a leading sustainable energy company by producing and delivering electricity in environmentally and socially responsible ways.
www.bchydro.com
Greater Vancouver Regional District - Through a series of engaging stories, Greater Vancouver Regional District's Sustainability Report 2003-2005 clearly reflects the region's firm commitment and action-oriented focus as it seeks ways to ensure both the livability, and sustainability, of the region today, and for generations to come.
www.gvrd.bc.ca
Hydro Quebec - A leader in the energy production and one of the most important energy distributor in the North America.
www.hydroquebec.com/en
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