Tag: External Disclosure

IAASB and WBCSD’s New Collaboration leads to further Sustainability and Integrated Reporting

New York, U.S., 22 November 2017: The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has agreed to collaborate with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) – to strengthen international assurance standards on sustainability reporting.   The collaboration supports WBCSD’s Redefining Value program and its objective to incorporate sustainability reporting within mainstream reporting, while ensuring external reporting follows […]

Reporting matters study reveals measurable improvement in sustainability reporting among top global companies

Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Radley Yeldar released the fifth edition of Reporting matters – WBCSD’s annual review of member companies’ sustainability and integrated reports. Geneva/London/Mexico City 16 October 2017: Spanning 157 leading companies from more than 20 sectors and 35 countries, this year’s research points to positive progress in corporate reporting and disclosure […]

Reporting matters 2017

This publication marks our fifth edition of Reporting matters. Our research has confirmed that many organizations find it challenging to meet the increasing number of disclosure requirements in a robust manner.

The Reporting Exchange launches today: the global resource for corporate sustainability reporting

Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched the Reporting Exchange – the single most up to date and comprehensive source of information on sustainability reporting requirements and resources currently available.  London, 26 September 2017: The Reporting Exchange is a free, online platform designed to help business navigate the often-confusing world of corporate reporting. Over […]

See what the experts are saying about The Reporting Exchange

“At Philips, sustainability is embedded in the strategy of the company. We also find it very important to report publicly on our progress. New requirements are emerging in different markets on a very frequent basis and the Reporting Exchange helps us keep track of these! We think it is a great platform and a prime example […]

Reporting matters 2016

WBCSD is working with its member companies and partners to provide business with the necessary tools that will influence investment decision-making to reward more sustainable companies.

Reporting matters 2014

Reporting Matters 2014 is the outcome of the second review of the WBCSD members’ sustainability or integrated reports covering 162 world-leading companies from more than 20 sectors and 35 countries. The publication aims to help businesses realize the value of reporting by showcasing how progressive companies are using the reporting process to drive change inside their businesses, and […]

Reporting matters – WBCSD 2013 Baseline Report

In the face of unprecedented global, regional and local sustainability challenges, the need for transparent and effective non-financial reporting has never been more urgent. In partnership with Radley Yeldar, the WBCSD has conducted one of the largest independent research projects of corporate non-financial reporting, entitled Reporting Matters – WBCSD 2013 Baseline Report.   Reporting Matters, launched at the WBCSD’s Council meeting in […]

Measuring Socio-Economic Impact: A guide for business

In addition to the WBCSD Measuring Impact Framework, more and more tools are being developed to help companies measure socio-economic impact, and it can be difficult for managers to compare and choose among them. The tools available today are incredibly diverse. They are based on different assumptions, they offer different functionality, they focus on different […]