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The future of sustainability reporting

Posted 7 February 2012 | 0 Comments

The vast majority of companies on the Fortune Global 250 list now voluntarily publish some form of sustainability report in addition to their financial report. Every year the number of companies reporting is growing, making sustainability reporting for these companies a routine practice, with most of them using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework.

A recent Chatham House report compiled responses from companies about the benefits of sustainability reporting and found they include improved transparency and governance, increased employee engagement and a greater ability to listen and respond to stakeholders.

While reporting is certainly contributing to better strategy and performance, there are still challenges around regulation, accuracy of data, transparency and embedding sustainability in business.

The Non-Financial Reporting Conference 2012 is taking place on Thursday 20 September in London. This conference, in association with GRI and ACCA, coincides with the first GRI global review of the framework in five years and is being held during the consultation period for G4; the next major version of the global framework.

The UK has a crucial role to play in determining the direction of global reporting. This conference will debate the future of sustainability reporting, with a particular focus on GRI and integrated reporting.

For further information about attending or contributing to the conference contact Shelley Wills on 0207 344 1843.

7 February 2012

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The internationally recognised certified training programme, developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), is now available in the UK and Northern Ireland through Lodestar. The course provides the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge on sustainability reporting, using presentations and interactive learning with UK case studies throughout. It has been developed specifically to help report makers use the international GRI framework to produce a best practice sustainability report. Learn more, or book your training now.

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