Measurabl, the sustainability data collection, management, and reporting company, submitted the first ever set of Investment Grade reports to leading ESG disclosure frameworks GRESB and CDP on behalf of clients that collectively manage $560 billion in real estate. The total >>> read more
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TruValue Labs™ launches ESG Momentum™ Score in suite of new timely ESG metrics
Source: , 9 August 2017TruValue Labs announced the ESG Momentum score, the first ESG indicator that leverages artificial intelligence, big data and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB™) materiality framework. The score reveals the direction, or trend, of ESG performance based on daily data. ESG >>> read more
Using The GRI Standard Leads To Higher Quality Sustainability Reports
Source: G&A Institute, 2 August 2017The S&P 500 (R) universe of large-cap companies is the most widely used gauge for investors of large-cap U.S. corporate entities. There is more than US$7 trillion investments benchmarked to the S&P 500, with index assets of almost $2 trillion >>> read more
CSHS study supports standardization of sustainability reporting to improve workplace safety
Source: , 2 August 2017The Center for Safety and Health Sustainability (CSHS), whose member organizations represent more than 100,000 workplace safety and health professionals around the world, has released a report on its second analysis of how recognized “sustainable” companies report occupational injuries, illnesses >>> read more
ESG Reporting Shows Increased Significance for REITs
Source: , 31 July 2017When it comes to sustainability, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) have made significant strides over the years in terms of environmental practices. They’re reducing energy and water use, lowering carbon footprints and improving waste management. Yet, the idea of sustainability >>> read more
Next-Generation Blueprints for Reporting, Accounting, Data & New Business Models Unveiled at 4th International Reporting 3.0 Conference
Source: , 29 July 2017The conference hall at KPMG Headquarters in Amsterdam buzzed with excitement at the 4th International Reporting 3.0 Conference, where “positive maverick” experts gathered to outline an ambitious agenda for triggering the emergence of a regenerative and distributive global economy through >>> read more
GRI Rises To Sustainability Standards Challenge
Source: Forbes, 6 July 2017Forbes contributer Christopher P. Skroupa interviewed Timothy J. Mohin (Chief Executive of GRI). Timothy J. Mohin is the Chief Executive of GRI, developer of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards. A veteran in the field of corporate sustainability reporting, >>> read more
HEINEKEN International winner BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2017 for best Sustainability Report
Source: BusinessGreen, 29 June 2017Last night over 400 executives, entrepreneurs, investors, campaigners, and politicians from across the green economy gathered in London for the seventh annual BusinessGreen Leaders Awards. The awards were more competitive than ever and provided a testament to the growing maturity >>> read more
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) released its final Recommendations report
Source: , 29 June 2017The Financial Stability Board (FSB) welcomed the publication of the recommendations for effective disclosure of climate-related financial risks published today by the industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The Task Force, chaired by Michael R. Bloomberg, was established by >>> read more
IFAC calls on G20 governments to embrace Integrated Reporting
Source: IFAC, 28 June 2017Global economic stability and transparency and the rebuilding of public trust will be greatly enhanced by a determined G20 push for stronger governance across all sectors, according to IFAC—the International Federation of Accountants. In advance of the G20 Summit 2017 >>> read more
Ernst Ligteringen’s Legacy
Source: Huffington Post, 28 June 2017Ernst Ligteringen’s sudden and unexpected death on June 15th was a devastating shock for me and my colleagues at GRI, the sustainability non-profit that Ernst led for more than 12 years. Read the full aricle by Tim Mohin (CEO GRI)
Amsterdam stock exchange highlights non-financial reporting
Source: Sustainalize, 27 June 2017The opening of the Amsterdam stock exchange Euronext on 27 June was devoted to non-financial reporting. An increasing number of parties acknowledge the importance of, and are actively pursuing, integrated reporting. Integrated reports focus not only on financial results, but >>> read more