There is clear evidence of a growing reliance on nonfinancial information. Investors, more than ever, are using nonfinancial performance to draw conclusions on value and better inform and underpin their decisions. However, many organizations still fail to meet investor expectations regarding >>> read more
Measurabl, the start-up for sustainability data management, reporting, and energy efficiency is delivering unrestricted access to its enterprise suite of sustainability reporting tools for the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) at no cost. >>> read more
Companies are increasingly looking for better ways to report on sustainability performance, driven by customer and investor demands. Last month’s COP 21 climate talks in Paris saw more than 100 companies including Ikea, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Walmart, Kellogg and Dell commit to >>> read more
Singapore Exchange (SGX) will be introducing sustainability reporting on a “comply or explain” basis and is inviting public comment on the proposed rules and guide. This marks further progress from the voluntary reporting that has been in place since 2011, >>> read more
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important as the nation develops a diversified economy, adaptable to changing circumstances. The UAE has highlighted several short-term and long-term sustainability goals by developing national frameworks and guidelines for public and private institutions aimed at encouraging better >>> read more
Requirements on sustainability reporting are rising and put pressure on corporations that are not yet equipped to generate robust reports. A proactive management is required in order to avoid backlog and potential legal liabilities. In this context, the CFO plays >>> read more
Corporate sustainability reporting desperately needs to up its game in order to align company-level sustainability performance with the broader systems-level ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and COP21, the United Nations climate change conference, according to a new >>> read more
As corporate sustainability reporting continues to evolve, new analyses highlight what companies are — and aren’t — reporting to stakeholders. Read the full article
The World Federation of Exchanges has presented recommendations to its member exchanges on how to implement their sustainability policies, the culmination of a year-long project by its Sustainability Working Group. The guidance, presented at the WFE’s General Assembly in Doha >>> read more
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) announced today it is establishing an industry-led disclosure task force on climate-related financial risks under the chairmanship of Michael R. Bloomberg. The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) will develop voluntary, consistent climate-related financial >>> read more
The 3rd Annual Reporting 3.0 Conference from Nov 12-13 2015 in Berlin closed with great insights into the next generation of reporting, accounting and data. For EQi – The Environmental Quality Intelligence Group, I have participated in the conference and the >>> read more
Worker rights in Europe fall short of what would be needed for adequate information with a view to sustainability reporting. That is the conclusion of Jan Cremers in a new study on workers’ involvement in sustainablity reports. Jan Cremers (Tilburg >>> read more