GPM Global · Public Disclosure · 2025

Disclosure Framework Crosswalk

UN Global Compact Communication on Progress → GRI Standards 2021 → CDP Climate Disclosure (2025)

Framework Crosswalk by Thematic Area

Thematic Area UNGC CoP GRI 2021 CDP 2025 GPM Notes / Data Source
Organizational Profile CoP pp. 6, 22 GRI 2-1 to 2-7 C0.1–C0.4 Headquartered in Novi, MI; operates in 55+ countries; global governance; contact details
Governance & Oversight CoP pp. 7, 12 GRI 2-9, 2-13, 2-14 C1.1–C1.3 3-tier governance model; Board oversight of sustainability; annual scorecard
Ethics & Anti-Corruption CoP pp. 7–10 GRI 205-2, 205-3 C11.2 Zero tolerance for corruption; whistleblower framework; 100% training completion
Human Rights & Labor CoP pp. 4, 10, 18 GRI 401–409 C11.4 Human Rights & Anti-Trafficking Policy; 0 incidents reported; 100% supplier compliance
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion CoP pp. 16–18 GRI 405, 406 C11.4 >50% of leadership held by women; anti-discrimination policy enforced
Environment & Climate Policy CoP pp. 5, 19 GRI 305: Emissions C3.1, C3.2, C4.1 Environmental Regeneration Policy; alignment with TNFD, SBTi, IFRS S2
Climate Targets & Strategy CoP pp. 5, 19, 21 GRI 305-1 to 305-5 C4.1–C4.5, C8.1 Net Positive achieved 2025; Scope 3 reduced 18% YoY; 1,400 tCO₂e removed
Emission Data & Verification CoP pp. 5, 19 GRI 305-1, 305-3, 305-5 C6.1–C6.7; C9.1 Third-party assurance; all Scope 3 accounted; no material Scope 1–2 footprint
Energy & Digital Sustainability CoP p. 8 GRI 302 / custom C7.1–C7.3 100% digital infrastructure transitioned to low-energy, ethically sourced systems
Resource Use / Circular Economy CoP p. 19 GRI 301, 306 C2.3; C8.1 Six clients achieved circular certification; 100% internal circular procurement
Biodiversity / Natural Capital CoP pp. 5, 11 GRI 304 C2.3a Zero-deforestation procurement; ecosystem restoration projects underway
Risk & Opportunity Assessment CoP pp. 5, 13 GRI 3-1, 3-2 C2.1–C2.4 Climate volatility and biodiversity loss identified as key risks
Stakeholder Engagement CoP pp. 13, 21 GRI 2-29 C11.4 Engagement with PMI, IMA, academia, and civil society; participatory governance
SDG Integration CoP pp. 13–17 GRI 3-2; 6.4 C0.5 SDGs 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17 explicitly mapped
Assurance & Verification CoP p. 5 GRI 2-5 C9.1–C9.3 Carbon data independently assured; all other metrics internally verified
Public Disclosure & Transparency CoP pp. 3, 12, 20 GRI 2-26, 2-27 C10.1 Governance scorecard published; all policies publicly available on GPM website
Partnerships & External Initiatives CoP pp. 6, 21 GRI 2-28 C11.4 Member of UNGC, PMI, IMA, UN Business for Peace, and GRI network
Education & Capacity Building CoP pp. 15–17, 21 GRI 404 / custom C11.4 Global training in 25+ countries; Regenerative Leadership Program launched 2025
Data Privacy & Responsible AI CoP p. 8 GRI 418 / custom C11.3 Responsible AI Policy (2025); ethics and digital sustainability embedded

Framework Alignment Summary

Framework Element GPM Coverage Evidence Source
UN Global Compact (Ten Principles) Fully aligned across Human Rights, Labor, Environment, and Anti-Corruption CoP pp. 4–10
GRI Standards (2021, Core Option) Fully mapped and reported GRI Report Sections 1–7
CDP Climate Disclosure (2025) ~90% coverage; minor additions required for Scope 1/2 quantification, risk quantification, and financial exposure disclosure CoP pp. 5, 19; GRI Sections 5–6
TCFD / IFRS S2 Substantially aligned; governance and metrics match requirements Environmental Regeneration Policy, p. 5
SBTi / TNFD Adopted and referenced in disclosures CoP pp. 5, 19

Key Gaps for Full CDP Alignment

Area Current Status Required Action for CDP Submission
Scope 1 & 2 Data Limited footprint disclosed Quantify office energy use and emissions using GHG Protocol methodology
Climate Risk Quantification Narrative provided Add quantitative analysis of physical and transition risk exposure
Financial Impact Assessment Not disclosed Estimate potential financial exposure to climate risks (C2.4 requirement)
Internal Carbon Price Not yet implemented Define or pilot an internal carbon price per tonne of CO₂e (target: 2026)
Governance Incentives Described qualitatively Include explicit link between climate goals and executive performance incentives

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