IRI Members Checklist - CSR Islamic Reporting Initiative

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IRI Members Checklist
This document is intended to support you in building your IRI Membership. Listed is a checklist of
opportunities to increase your Membership profile and status.
Action
Guidance notes
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Add your
‘Member’ status
to your
LinkedIN page
as a ‘new
position’
Go to your LinkedIN ‘Profile’
‘Experience’ list select the ‘+add position’ link
‘Company Name’: The Islamic Reporting Initiative (IRI) (select drop-down as it appears)
‘Title’: Member
‘Location’: Your location
‘Time period’: 2015 and check the box ‘I currently work here’
‘Description’ copy the following text:
By recognizing and embracing the characteristics of Islamic business practice, the Islamic Reporting
Initiative (IRI) enables organizations to report more effectively on their corporate social responsibility
(CSR) and philanthropic efforts, thereby accelerating the achievements of sustainable value creation and
growth.
‫( اإل س الم ية ال ت قاري ر م بادرة ت ت ب نى‬IRI) ‫ت ت يح ب ذل ك وهي ل ألعمال اإل س الم ية ال ممار سة خ صائ ص وت س توعب‬
‫( ل ل شرك ات االج تماع ية ال م سؤول ية مجال ف ي جهودها حول أك بر ب ف عال ية ال ت قاري ر إعداد ل لمؤ س سات‬CSR) ‫ال خ يري وال عمل‬
‫ال م س تدام ين وال نمو ال ق يمة ب تح ق يق يجعجل مما‬
For more information, please visit:
www.islamicreporting.org
 Click on the ‘Save’ button
Action
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Tweet about the
partnership on
twitter
Guidance notes
Suggested tweet:
We are proud to announce a partnership with @IRIstandards in the development of the first CSR
reporting tool aligned with Islamic principles
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Action
Guidance notes
Suggested text (please include the IRI logo which is attached to this pack):
As part of our ongoing CSR program, we would like to announce a new partnership with the Islamic
Reporting Initiative. We will work alongside a range of partners, together creating and sharing the first,
mainstream reporting standard for Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility, based on Islamic
Principles.
Launched this year, the Islamic Reporting Initiative is rapidly gaining support and momentum from a
range of our partner members across the Islamic world and we are excited to be involved in this wave of
advocacy and support. The initiative aims to generate sustainable growth by building a framework for
CSR built on Islamic principles, with the potential of reaching more than 50 Islamic countries
worldwide. The initiative was launched by Drs Daan Elffers, the Chairman of last year’s CSR Summit in
Saudi Arabia and a judge for the recent CSR Excellence Awards held in the UAE.
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Post your
announcement
on Facebook
It is apparent that organizations are finding that the current, broad tools for CSR application are not
always as practical or relevant in a local context. The IRI is an alternative and effective solution to this
challenge, able to recognize and engage with the nuances of the local culture, while still working towards
international standards of best practice and overcoming international challenges.
*Please include a quote (suggested word count: 120 words) including the following information:
 Motivation for becoming a member of the IRI
 Area of expertise / intended contribution to the IRI
 Name of organization and name and position of person quoted
The IRI welcomes members from across the Islamic world to join the IRI, for leadership, development,
and support, to help realize the extensive and positive impact this initiative can have on society and the
environment. If you would like to join [name of Signatory Member] in the development of this initiative,
visit www.islamicreporting.org or email the IRI team at: info@islamicreporting.org.
[ENDS]
About IRI - The Islamic Reporting Initiative is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in the UAE.
To become a partner, please contact info@islamicreporting.org or visit www.islamicreporting.org
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Action
Guidance notes
Release a press
release to your
local media
about your
Membership
If useful, you are welcome to use the attached press release template.
Action
Guidance notes
Announce the
partnership on
your website
Utilize your communications / media / PR team (if your organization has one) to request support in
sending out a press release.
The IRI logo is attached, this could be added to your organization partners list/page online, on your
home page, and/or in internal news items.
Please do not change the color or shape of the logo.
Thank you for your partnership so far,
We look forward to working with you in the future.