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Nominations for the Global Sustainability Standards Board

Applicants are invited to apply for membership on the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) through self-nomination or nomination by a third party.
The ideal qualifications and experience of a GSSB member include, but are not limited to:

Recognized expertise in sustainability reporting or a related field
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment
Excellent communication skills
Judicious decision-making
Integrity, objectivity and discipline
Commitment to GRI's mission, vision, and the public interest
Ability to act in an independent, objective and inclusive manner

Please refer to this document regarding the GRI constituencies before completing the nomination form.
A nomination submission must include the following

This Nomination form
Cover letter
The latest version of the nominee's CV
The Employer Statement, if the nominee is employed (not self-employed)*

*Please upload this signed statement from the applicant’s employer/organization confirming that they support the applicant’s nomination to the GSSB and acknowledge that, if appointed, as a GSSB, the applicant will contribute their own professional knowledge and expertise, and will not represent the the views or positions of their employer/ organization in matters related to GRI

Applicants may be asked to provide references on request.
Completed applications consisting of all the documents listed above must be submitted to GRI no later than Sunday 26 July 2026 23:59 CET.
Please send any questions by email to governance@globalreporting.org
Nominations received after the deadline above will NOT be accepted.
Incomplete nominations will NOT be accepted.
Nominations sent to GRI via post or fax will NOT be considered.
Thank you for your interest in the GRI GSSB!

Application 2026

Thank you for your interest in a position as a member of one of GRI's governance bodies. By submitting your personal information through this form, GRI commits to treating your information as confidential and to deleting it once the recruitment process is complete. During this process, your information will only be shared with the GRI Supervisory Board and Nomination Committee for evaluation purposes. By submitting this form, you agree to the above-mentioned terms.

YesNo

Are you known to any member(s) of the GRI Supervisory Board, Stakeholder Council, GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board, Due Process Oversight Committee or GRI Secretariat/Regional Hubs? If yes, please provide their name(s)

Form Type

First Name

Last Name

City

Country

Mobile Phone number (including country code)

Landline number (if applicable)

Linkedin or other social media profiles

English language proficiency

Applicant’s Professional Background

Applicant’s current employer

Applicant’s current position

Is the applicant's or their organization a GRI Community member?

NoYes

Does the applicant's organization report on Sustainability using GRI Standards?

NoYes

Constituency

Applicant's geographic region per professional activities

What are the applicant's skillset per the below list (multiple answers possible)

What are the applicant's sustainability & technical expertise (multiple answers possible)

What are the applicant's sector/industry experience

Please summarize your experience in the field of sustainability reporting (max. 200 words)

Please describe your experience with standard setting (max. 200 words)

Why are you applying for the position on this governance body? (max 200 words)

Upload Documents

Upload CV, Cover letter and Employer Statement (if necessary). Multiple files can be attached

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