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Current work of the MDT
(August Sept. 2024)
In recent months, the Matrix Development Team (MDT) has seen significant progress as it adapts to global expansion and increasing demands.
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Additionally, from September, Stakeholder Circles will be established to gather targeted feedback, helping us refine the Matrix and better serve our global community.
After an intensive development and selection process, we are currently in the process of setting up the new teams so that we can start in the new teams and settingto begin work in the updated structure.
An online training programme for version 5.1 will be offered for interested Consultants and Auditors in English in the ECG-Academy, starting in September 2024.
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Matrix 5.1.
Workbook 5.1 completed
For the last months MDT worked intensively on completing the new version 5.1 of the matrix.
The new workbook 5.1 is completed and has been handed over to the communications hub for layout.
The translations will be organized nationally. If you are interested, please contact: Estrellita García
Simultaneously, MDT Editors are preparing training materials for consultants and auditors in preparation for the matrix's official launch.
An online training programmme for version 5.1 will be offered in the Academy starting in September.
This internal launch is anticipated for end April and we will go public with it probably in October.
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The goal of this iteration was to incorporate feedback, prepare processes for a digital workbook, and to improve the reporting template. The main changes in the updated version of the ECG standard are as follows:
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Please create an ECG Academy account first, if you haven`t done so yet: https://academy.econgood.org - Then you can access the course by self-enrolment. You can also download a Certificate of Completion once you finished all elements of the course. |
Additional Information Matrix 5.1.
Preliminary Scheduled Release of the Matrix 5.1.
In this table, you can see the planned and currently prepared steps for the public release of version 5.1
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Fine-tuning in English & translation into German, Spanish and Italian. |
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| Translation to German (The German translation will be publicly released alongside the English version, with an expected launch in November) |
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| IT: Creation of the JSON in English, so that all online tools have the same content as in the manual. (esp. eCalculator |
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The new workbook is English and German available for review for consultants and auditors, with the caveat that reporting / auditing can not start before autumn 2024 |
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The translations will be organized nationally. If you are interested, please contact: Estrellita García
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Matrix 6.0
Work on 6.0 is scheduled to mid 2024.
Further Improvements to the matrix are planned, including major changes to the scoring system and an CSRD alignment.
Job Offer MDT
We are looking for a Stakeholder Lead who will be managing stakeholder engagement and facilitating decision-making.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a robust set of skills centered around effective stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and project management.
General responsibilities
- Organize and lead stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas and facilitating inclusive discussions.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, addressing concerns promptly.
- Guide stakeholders towards consensus-based decisions on project content and structure.
- Manage conflicts constructively and document meeting outcomes and action items.
- Analyze stakeholder feedback to inform and improve project deliverables.
- Propose and refine project changes based on stakeholder input.
- Collaborate regularly with core team members to ensure project alignment and consistency across themes.
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The new team for Matrix 6.0 has started work in September.
Currently, the work packages are being put together, and the team is ready to approach the tasks with full focus. The energy and motivation within the team are hard to beat.
By mid-October, we will present the first results and proposals for the further development of the Matrix to our stakeholders.
In the meantime, we are establishing Stakeholder Circles (contact Sabine Lehner for more information) to gather feedback in alignment with our Matrix from suppliers, owners and financial services, employees, and the social environment.
Possibilities for Feedback
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- Email for general issues: bilanz@ecogood.org
- Online meetings are convened as needed on specific topics and issues. Experts with expertise in the various topics can contact the MET and will be invited to the meetings.
- Exchange meeting for auditors/editors/consultants: DACH network meeting: may 2025 - international network meeting planned for autumn 2025
Contact person for the various topics
Job Offer
We are looking for a Stakeholder Lead who will be managing stakeholder engagement and facilitating decision-making.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a robust set of skills centered around effective stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and project management.
General responsibilities
- Organize and lead stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas and facilitating inclusive discussions.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, addressing concerns promptly.
- Guide stakeholders towards consensus-based decisions on project content and structure.
- Manage conflicts constructively and document meeting outcomes and action items.
- Analyze stakeholder feedback to inform and improve project deliverables.
- Propose and refine project changes based on stakeholder input.
- Collaborate regularly with core team members to ensure project alignment and consistency across themes.
For more information please contact: bilanz@econgood.org
Support and Collaboration
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