Stock exchanges around the world, including the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, are moving towards the requirement of including material ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance in listed companies’ annual reporting process. For companies new to ESG reporting, it seems only >>> read more

The European Union recently adopted a directive that will mandate sustainability reporting starting in 2017. Under the new law,  a company (that fits in the scop) must report on environmental impacts, social matters, human rights, anti-corruption, and diversity. Read the >>> read more

A materiality assessment is how you figure out which sustainability issues have the greatest risk or reward for your company. Most people who work on corporate responsibility or sustainability have done, or considered doing, some sort of materiality assessment . The process >>> read more

As a Network Partner of the 5th GRI Global Conference 2015 we like to point your attention to the fact that Friday 29 January is the early bird registration deadline – ending at midnight CET. Secure your place now at the leading global >>> read more

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

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