Today, GRI, architect of the worlds most widely used sustainability reporting standard, and RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing and which conducts the annual assessment for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, announce the launch of the new >>> read more
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GoMarketWise App Compares Multiple Sustainability Reporting Tools
Source: SustainIt, 2 March 2015SustainIt, the leading global sustainability data consultancy announced today the launch of GoMarketWise that allows sustainability professionals to compare multiple software solutions to easily collect and manage their sustainability data. This innovative App provides a free matching service for businesses >>> read more
First Comprehensive Guidance for Companies on Human Rights Reporting
Source: United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), 25 February 2015The first comprehensive guidance for companies to report on human rights issues in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) launches today in London. The guidance, the United Nations Guiding Principles Reporting Framework, is >>> read more
CSR Reporting Now Mandatory for Some Taiwan Stock Exchange Companies
Source: Environmental Leader, 16 February 2015The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) will be the first market in Asia-Pacific to implement mandatory CSR reporting, adhering to the Global Reporting Initiative G4 principles. A list of specified companies will begin mandatory corporate social responsibility reporting annually from 2015. >>> read more
3 services that simplify sustainability reporting
Source: GreenBiz.com, 10 February 2015As companies are increasingly asked or required to supply information on their sustainability performance, corporate reporters are faced with a range of challenges, from collecting and analyzing data from disparate sources to compliance with a variety of reporting frameworks. On >>> read more
GRI introduces G4 Exam: the next step for sustainability practitioners
Source: Global Reporting Initiative, 3 February 2015GRI, architect of the worlds most widely used sustainability reporting framework, unveiled the GRI G4 Exam, a first-of-its-kind opportunity for sustainability professionals to demonstrate their knowledge of G4 and the GRI Reporting Process. Individuals who have attended one of GRIs >>> read more
GRI helps companies comply with Directive on non-financial reporting
Source: Global Reporting Initiative, 3 February 2015Today, GRI, architect of the worlds most widely used sustainability reporting framework, has released the publication Making headway in Europe, which sets out the links between GRIs G4 Guidelines and the recently adopted European Directive on disclosure of non-financial and >>> read more
5 Ways to Make Sustainability Reporting More Sustainable
Source: Triple Pundiit, 28 January 2015Is sustainability reporting sustainable? There are some that think it is. The practice is now more widespread than ever before, and legislation in different parts of the world is supporting increased non-financial disclosure. This would indicate that reporting is here >>> read more
What do companies report?
Source: Vigeo, 26 January 2015The second Vigeo’s study on the worldwide evolution of Corporate Responsibility reporting practices between 2008 and 2014. he rising expectations towards the companies to make them develop information concerning Governance and the integration of environmental, social, societal and ethical dimensions >>> read more
Global survey of leading companies reveals improved strategic disclosure in non-financial reporting
Source: WBCSD, 24 November 2014The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched new research, Reporting Matters 2014, showing that the quality of corporate non-financial reporting amongst leading companies is improving, and while there is a great diversity of approaches in the reports >>> read more
European Council agreed new directive non-financial reporting
Source: EU, 29 September 2014The European Commission welcomes todays adoption by the Council of the Directive on disclosure of non-financial and diversity information by large companies and groups. Companies concerned will disclose information on policies, risks and outcomes as regards environmental matters, social and >>> read more
What Gets the Worst Marketing ROI? Your CSR Report
Source: Adage.com, 26 September 2014It’s time for "Communications Jeopardy!" Answer:: This annual piece of communications is expensive, time consuming and contributes virtually nothing to the performance of your business. Question: What is our annual corporate social responsibility report? Next year is just around the >>> read more