Developments around the circular economy are increasing rapidly. Following the developments, Deloitte will publish a series of articles about this theme. In this column we will discuss how your organization relates to the circular economy and how you can take >>> read more
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Harmonizing sustainability reporting practices in India
Source: , 16 February 2017Companies based in India can now easily link GRI Standards and disclosures with the business responsibility reporting requirements set by the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The guidance for linking GRI Standards to the SEBI Framework was published >>> read more
SASB Publishes Conceptual Framework and Rules of Procedure
Source: , 15 February 2017SASB today released the final SASB Rules of Procedure and the SASB Conceptual Framework, two governance documents that establish the principles and processes of SASB’s approach to standards development. The governance documents were proposed for a 90-day public comment period in >>> read more
London Stock Exchange Group launches guidance for ESG Reporting
Source: , 14 February 2017London Stock Exchange Group has today issued guidance, through its Global Sustainable Investment Centre, setting out recommendations for good practice in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. The global guide responds to demand from investors for a more consistent approach >>> read more
The GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) appointed Judy Kuszewski as new chair
Source: , 10 February 2017The GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair, Judy Kuszewski, and six new Board members to its ranks in 2017. These appointments further build on the expertise of the existing diverse members of the GSSB in >>> read more
The Times of India: SEBI asks top 500 listed companies to adopt integrated reporting
Source: , 10 February 2017To improve disclosure standards and help shareholders make informed decision, markets regulator SEBI asked top 500 listed companies to voluntarily adopt integrated reporting framework from next financial year. Such reporting will indicate a concise communication about how an organisation’s strategy, governance, >>> read more
GRI and CSR Europe support businesses in complying with the new EU Directive on Non-Financial Disclosure
Source: , 8 February 2017The EU Directive on Non-Financial and Diversity Disclosure affects thousands of companies based in the EU, and by now, most EU Member states have completed the process of transposing the EU Directive on Non-Financial and Diversity Disclosure into national legislation. >>> read more
Sustainability Reporting Can Drive the Air-Travel Market
Source: Triple Pundit, 7 February 2017Recent changes in greenhouse gas emissions reporting enable large electricity consumers to apply market forces, compelling electricity providers to shift towards renewables. Many of our clients are knowledge-based companies. For these companies, electricity is not a material source of emissions >>> read more
New report about Future Trends in Sustainability Reporting highlights the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Source: Sustainability, 3 February 2017SustainAbility and GRI have published insights on four key trends fundamental to the UN Sustainable Development Goals: climate change, human rights, wealth inequality, and data and technology. The insights provide practical guidance to organizations responding to the risks and opportunities that >>> read more
Expanding the accounting ecosystem
Source: Strategic Finance, 1 February 2017Nonfinancial capital is a key to strategizing for an environmental future that may go beyond global. Leading climate scientists suggest that if society continues on the current track of global development, a temperature increase of four degrees Celsius could become >>> read more
The importance of sustainability accounting and reporting in assessing a firm: A student’s perspective
Source: Accounting Today, 31 January 2017Accounting students have the arduous task of learning how to prepare and analyze financial reports. Like other users of financial data, they may wonder if the numbers alone are enough to evaluate a firm. From the perspective of millennials, issues regarding >>> read more
Are Standardized ESG Disclosures Effective?
Source: WealthManagement.com, 30 January 2017The push is on for companies to report their non-financial metrics around sustainability in a standardized way that can be rated and ranked. As more asset managers look to incorporate environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria into their investment >>> read more