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Course Description
What is Sustainability reporting and why is it important?
Sustainability reporting is the practice of publicly disclosing a company's social, environmental, and economic performance. This reporting is also known as corporate sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility reporting, or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.
A sustainability report usually involves non-financial reporting, including aspects such as customer service and climate change, and how they affect value creation. This cumulates into a non-financial reporting directive (NFRD) that helps stakeholders holistically evaluate the company's performance.
Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly important as companies are held to higher standards of accountability and transparency, and stakeholders (such as investors, customers, employees, and regulators) demand more information about a company's sustainability practices. The reporting provides an opportunity for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and showcase their efforts to address social and environmental issues. For instance, since 2023, the European Union (EU) legislation on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has taken effect, which demonstrates a need for businesses to keep up with effective sustainability reporting.
Sustainability reports typically include information on a company's environmental impact, social impact, governance practices, and sustainability initiatives. The reports often contain data and metrics, such as carbon emissions, water usage, waste reduction, employee diversity, and community engagement. For example, sustainability metrics like the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score assesses a company's environmental impact.
Many organizations use established frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), to guide their sustainability reporting. These frameworks provide guidelines and standards for reporting on specific sustainability issues, which can help companies structure their reporting and provide consistency in reporting across industries.
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