The use of effective internal controls around sustainability performance data is not just a ‘nice to have’; it’s a must-have. Investors, financial analysts, and rating agencies around the world are increasingly seeking relevant and trustworthy reports on sustainability performance to >>> read more
More than half of 130 board members say sustainability disclosures help investors make smart decisions. The portion of public company board members who believe that sustainability disclosures are important to inform investors has more than doubled, according to a new survey. >>> read more
How are sustainability reports used? Which chapters are actually read? How many stakeholders do they reach? If you’re still only printing your ESG report, it’s hard to paint a reliable picture that answers these questions, says reporting firm nexxar. ‘If, for >>> read more
The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) announces its second annual research of Sustainability Reporting Trends in North America 2017. This report presents 2015-2016 trends from 551 companies from the United States and Canada, many from the Fortune Global 500. The >>> read more
Europe’s listed property industry achieved a record number of top Awards for sustainability reporting at the European Public Real Estate Association’s (EPRA) 2017 Conference in London on Wednesday. The rapid improvement in transparency for the industry’s sustainability credentials has also >>> read more
The University of Oslo together with Cass Business School and Frank Bold organise the “Non-Financial Reporting for a Circular Economy” conference on September 19 at the Norway House in Brussels. The conference will look into the potential of the EU >>> read more
The concept of integrated reporting originates from the idea that enterprises, especially multinationals, should not just continue disclosing financial statements to secure the trust and confidence of the markets, their shareholders and investors. But they should also explain the impact >>> read more
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) introduced The Social Capital Protocol. This Protocol aims to mainstream the measurement of social impacts for business – shifting the improvement of social performance from an optional extra to a core part >>> read more
It is frequently acknowledged that investors should identify and analyse any environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that could impact the value creation and risk profile of companies and integrate these factors into their investment process. Evidence supporting the relevance >>> read more
At two recent events in Mumbai, GRI Regional Hub South Asia gathered some of the biggest Indian companies and conglomerates to promote high-quality reporting in the region, and initiate a discussion on the corporate role in the 2030 Agenda for >>> read more
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an independent body that has pioneered sustainability reporting from a niche practice to one now adopted by organizations around the world. Eight months into his new role, Bob Eccles spoke to >>> read more
In the sustainability world, “materiality assessments” are the backbone of reporting. They help identify an organization’s most “material issues” and determine what should be reported. The process of identifying these issues involves reaching out to internal and external stakeholders to >>> read more