Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the Institute?

The Institute is ERM’s primary thought leadership platform for delivering actionable insight. It will support ERM’s purpose to create a sustainable future with the world’s leading organizations by decoding complexities, sparking conversation and accelerating action by business leaders on the most pressing sustainability issues.

 

What are Online Collaboration Forums?

GlobeScan's unique Collaboration Forum platform brings stakeholder dialogue and collaboration to scale. Real-time, online text-based dialogues take place in a dedicated, secure online space to involve hundreds of stakeholder perspectives, across different geographies.

We facilitate the crowdsourcing of ideas and solutions to inform strategy, risks and opportunities, materiality, and reporting and help build stronger relationships with key stakeholders who are crucial for achieving corporate and/or sustainability goals.

 

What should I expect during the webinar?

During the webinar we’ll introduce you to the Institute’s vision, positioning in the market, and key areas of focus. You’ll hear about how we’re helping our audience address the key sustainability challenges they face. We’ll take you through our upcoming research & insights, network activities, and stakeholder convening opportunities.

 

What should I expect from the live, online, moderated discussion?

The forums are real-time, text-based online conversations that provide the opportunity for participants from around the world to come together to discuss and collaborate on a specific topic. Conversation take place in a dedicated, secure online space and are facilitated by GlobeScan. Participants should expect a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion as people from around the world add their perspectives in real-time.

 

Why should I join?

The Institute will facilitate new connections to ERM experts in ways that will lead to new business opportunities. It will inspire its clients and partners to greater business success built on sustainable performance. You could leverage insight from this new world-class thought leadership hub as it seeks to break barriers and innovate new solutions.

By participating, you will be able to interact with stakeholders from all over the world and share timely insights about the evolution of the sustainability agenda and provide insight into the roles, responsibilities, challenges, opportunities, and issues facing leading global sustainability professionals around the world.

GlobeScan's Online Collaboration Forum platform provides a great space to collaborate, share ideas, and build dialogue among participants who share common interests.

 

Who is GlobeScan and what do they do?

GlobeScan is an insights and strategy consultancy, focused on helping its clients build long-term trusting relationships with their stakeholders. Offering a suite of specialist research and advisory services, GlobeScan partners with business, NGOs and governmental organizations to meet strategic objectives across reputation, sustainability and purpose. Established in 1987, GlobeScan has offices in Cape Town, Hong Kong, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo and Toronto, is a participant of the UN Global Compact and a Certified B Corporation.