At most companies, work on 2013 sustainability reports is well underway. But it’s not too late to take stock and assess whether you’re giving enough consideration to four major issues recently cited by Ernst & Young: materiality, conflict minerals, social compliance in supply chains and reporting requirements in emerging market stock markets. Its publication "Let’s talk" is an easy read and does a nice job of laying out the issues at a strategic level.
As I read, I thought, "So how does this affect my clients and other reporters right now?" Here’s a recap of each trend, with some tips and tools you can use to take action.