Oral presentation

The concept of development of public non-financial reporting and the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standard: prospects for application in Russia

Tatiana N. Popova

Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, 690022, Russia

The UN adopted the Fundamental Principles for the Development of the World Community for the period from 2015 to 2030 in December 2014. The Program for International Development - the Goals of Sustainable Development was adopted. The basis of this program is the principle of sustainable development, a version of the global development both for world community, both for countries, which can meet the basic needs of today's generation, without risking life and future development. In accordance with Article 9 of programs named Financing for sustainable development of the world until 2030, the National Program for Sustainable Development (social responsibility) will be the basis of this program for the countries that signed the agreement. The Concept for the Development of Public Non-Financial Reporting was approved in Russia in 2017. It is aimed for improving the incentive system for Russian organizations to increase the information openness and transparency of the results of their activities on society and the environment, including the economic, environmental and social components. In Russia, non-financial reporting retains the status of a voluntary initiative. An urgent national task is to raise awareness in Russian society on issues of social responsibility, sustainable development and public non-financial reporting, as well as the international standard GRI (The Global Reporting Initiative). The Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (GRI) is an international reporting standard for voluntary application by organizations reporting on sustainable development. The guide is an international reference for all who are interested in disclosing information on management approaches, as well as on the environmental, social and economic performance of the organization. In connection with the foregoing, the Concept of the development of public non-financial reporting and the GRI standard has prospects for application in Russia.






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