ZOOiD has taken over 100 participants on a journey to discover just how easy it is to start the sustainability reporting process using the GRI framework since 2010.   Listen to what they have to say:

"The workshop maintained a positive momentum through an interactive group approach with good variety of content" - Marie-Louise ter Beck, Sustainable Development Manager, Australia Post.

"This program was thorough and very informative" - Ruth Snelleman, Communications Advisor, MMG.

"Very informative and interactive. Very worthwhile." - Alvin Wong, Communications & Sustainability Manager, Westpac Pacific Banking.

“Great insight to sustainability reporting…great information and delivery” – Indri May, Sustainability Business Advisor, Australian Office.

“Our presenter was extremely engaging and provided a comprehensive overview of some of ‘the basics’ for sustainability professionals” – Lauren Orme, Corporate Responsibility Manager, ANZ.

“Great place to start on the road to developing a report” – Australand.

"Great overview of GRI - presented really clearly and agreat conversations about hos it can be tailored to fit our organisation" - Marion Greig, Executive Officer - Corporate Planning and Performance, Yarra Ranges Council.

"Really easy to understand, very engaging and fantastic resources for me to look back at and reference. I'm excited about writing a GRI report!" - Rita Milostnik, Waste & Sustainability Improvement Payment Coordinator, Holroyd City Council.

“The workshop provided an excellent forum for introducing and preparing a sustainability report.  Very useful” – Cameron Jennings, Graham A Brown & Associates.

“The GRI Sustainability Reporting Process workshop gave me a great overview of the reporting structure to take back to my business for follow up & improvement” – Annie Chandler, Sustainability Manager Retail, IKEA.

"Gives an excellent understanding of the structure to sustainability reports and the GRI" - Dan Schiebaan, National Environment & Sustainability Manager, George Weston Foods Ltd.

"Excellent mix of theoretical basis and real life examples from across a wide selection of industry groups" - Darryl Clough, Operations System Manager, ANZ, Cerebos Foods.

“The workshop is extremely useful for all sectors and organisations. Very useful for promoting sustainable outcomes to organisations” – Andrew de Montemas, Illawara Retirement Trust (IRT)

“Marian is knowledgeable about the subject and the material is comprehensive” – Rowena Morrow, Special Projects Manager, Baptcare.

“I walked away from the workshop feeling very confident about the framework and how it fits into the picture of standards and the content of the program” – Kaylene Little, Head of HR, QA & Safety, Tassal.

“Very thorough and appropriate to attendee’s knowledge of the GRI.  Marian was a very positive facilitator – a good listener” – Kirrily Kuc, Communications Officer, PanAust.

“ZOOiD’s GRI Training Workshop provided a valuable and practical insight into the application of the GRI framework which could shape the way RMIT responds to sustainability” – RMIT University.

“Leaves you with a thorough understanding of the GRI” – Janet Granger-Wilcox, Communications Manager, Southern Rural Water.

"Quite a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The workshop is anything but boring and is very informjative even beyond the GRI because you get to hear about other participant experiences, challenges, and solutions" - Grant Hinner.

“Marian is very well informed and able to apply the GRI principles for all sectors.  Thanks Marian. Great information” – Lara McPherson.

“Being able to work through our own real examples and determine how it could assist our organisation to mainstream sustainability was really useful” – City of Knox

“Simple and great understanding for sustainability reporting” – Mozma Pearson, Business Improvement Officer, City of Knox.

“Great networking opportunity including peer learning and many real life scenarios” – Michaela Skett, Team Leader, Environmental Planning, City of Boroondarra.

“Highly relevant and useful, especially as an organisational development and communication tool. Great presentation” – Peter Young, Primaform

“Marian explained the process clearly and effectively…the students were immersed in the subject matter within 5 minutes!” – Robert Gardiner.

"Great facilitation of discussions as a useful way to learn from other participants"

“As someone with little knowledge of the GRI at the start of the course, I believe I now have a solid foundation for commencing a sustainability reporting process”

"The calibre of businesses and the interactivity during the workshop made it very relevant"

“Excellent workshop that provided all participants with general and specific technical information and advice to go back and work on their projects”

“Fantastic peer learning environment including a range of industry sectors”

“Excellent introduction into sustainability reporting using the GRI framework”

“Knowledgeable trainer who was able to shed light on difficult questions”

“Inclusiveness of participants by the facilitator was great”

“Most useful were the discussions which were permitted to flow by the presenter”

“Immediate, transferable knowledge”

“Practical examples and exercises were great”

“The opportunity to hear about experiences and discuss with other industry types was valuable, inspiring and eye-opening”

“Loved the ideas and learning.  Loved hearing from the facilitator and workshop attendees with all their experience”

“Thank you very much Marian for your energy and knowledge!”

"Excellent content and experience"

“Loved it.  Thank you – it was really enjoyable”

“Great workshop.  Excellent information and detail”

“Great workshop and I felt I learnt a lot!”

“Great understanding of the GRI process – good workshop”

Our workshop participants include: