Digitalisation

24 Years of GRI Partnership: Past, Present, and Future Impact

Ian Erskine — Managing Director & CEO, ACI Global & E-Quip

ACI Podcast Episode 52: In this 52nd Xraised episode, Ian Erskine, Managing Director and CEO of ACI Global & e-Quip, reflects on 24 years of partnership with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and its lasting impact on corporate responsibility and sustainability. As a founding member of the GRI, ACI Global has played a pioneering role in aligning training and certification programs with evolving sustainability standards, empowering professionals and organizations worldwide.

Ian shares how ACI Global has adapted its educational programs to meet the latest GRI framework, ensuring that sustainability reporting is not just a compliance exercise but a powerful tool for people development, competence building, and ethical leadership. He discusses how GRI principles have shaped ACI Global's identity, strengthened its global influence, and positioned it as a trusted partner for industries under pressure to demonstrate corporate responsibility.

Looking ahead, Ian explores the future of GRI and how it will shape both ACI Global's mission and the global workforce in the next decade. His message to hesitant organizations and professionals is clear: embracing sustainability reporting today is essential to building a resilient, responsible, and future-ready culture.

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