Reporting matters, developed by WBCSD in partnership with Radley Yeldar, is the annual benchmark for effective, impactful sustainability reporting.
We developed Reporting matters to help companies elevate the quality and impact of their sustainability reports. Each year, we analyze sustainability reports from member companies, providing tailored feedback and an in-depth publication that highlights trends, good practices, and key challenges in the reporting landscape. Through Reporting matters, we empower companies to meet rising regulatory demands, respond to stakeholder expectations, and use reporting as a catalyst for meaningful business change.
Companies face considerable pressure to produce sustainability reports from a range of stakeholders.
On one hand, there are mounting disclosure requirements from regulators and investors. On the other hand, a variety of other stakeholder groups expect companies to disclose meaningful sustainability information. Companies often invest considerable time and money into sustainability reports, but they don’t always capture the full benefit of sharing meaningful information. Reporting Matters is designed to help.
The corporate reporting landscape is becoming increasingly complex.
Different countries and organizations are introducing new standards, revised frameworks and overlapping initiatives. Plus, different stakeholder groups are demanding different information in various formats. Companies who clearly understand how to navigate this landscape are better positioned to meet these varied needs.
Reporting Matters helps members realize the value of reporting by showing how forward-thinking companies use the reporting process to drive change inside their businesses, while effectively meeting their stakeholders’ needs.
Each year, we review the fullest source of sustainability information from each member. Our annual publication showcases trends over time and shares good practice examples. In addition, we host feedback sessions to give members personalized, practical feedback on how to further improve their reports.
