Weber Shandwick’s Social Impact practice, a global team working at the intersection of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and social issues, continues its exploration of key macro trends that are shaping the future of social impact work with the introduction of >>> read more
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New brief report: Integrated Profit & Loss
Source: True Price, 4 February 2016With the increasing importance of sustainability, businesses need to make complex decisions. How to juggle the interests of multiple stakeholders? How to compare natural, social and financial impact? How to meet the new rules on Integrated Reporting? True Pric introduced: Integrated >>> read more
Review pubished of FTSE 350 companies’ environmental reporting and GHG emission disclosures in annual reports
Source: CDSB, 29 January 2016CDSB (Climate Disclosure Standards Board) is an international consortium of business and environmental NGOs. CDSB published the report ‘Comply or Explain’ with the results of a review of the FTSE 350 companies’ environmental reporting and greenhouse gas emission disclosures in >>> read more
Five tips for companies new to integrated reporting
Source: CLP Group, 27 January 2016Stock 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
EU Mandates Sustainability Disclosure Starting in 2017
Source: The Compliance and Ethics Blog, 22 January 2016The 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
Why doing a materiality assessment often makes sense
Source: GreenBiz, 20 January 2016A 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
5th GRI Global Conference 2016: 10 days left for Early Bird Registration
Source: , 19 January 2016As 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
Investment Rules 2.0: nonfinancial and ESG reporting trends
Source: EY, 13 January 2016There 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 Provides Sustainability Reporting to GRESB, CDP at No Cost
Source: Measurabl, 13 January 2016Measurabl, 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
Will Multi-Capital Corporate Reporting Take Off in 2016?
Source: Environmental Leader, 12 January 2016Companies 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
SGX consults on “comply or explain” sustainability reporting rules and guide
Source: , 6 January 2016Singapore 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
CSR reporting helps to engage stakeholders
Source: TheNational, 4 January 2016Sustainability 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