International Integrated Reporting Council Archives

SAP Integrated Report: 1% GHG Cut Yields $5.3 Million Operating Profit

February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The software giant is one of 1,500 companies globally to publish an integrated report, linking financial and non-financial performance. While the practice has been slow to take off in the US, a growing number of companies are realizing the business benefits of linking the two.

What Are the Future Corporate Reporting Trends?

February 9, 2017February 23, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Climate change, and its related business risks, is a key future corporate sustainability reporting trend, according to a report from the Global Reporting Initiative and advisory firm SustainAbility.

Environmental Executive Moves: ASTM, Mattamy Homes, CECO Environmental, Gradient Energy Services, Protera, IIRC

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders.

GRI, IIRC Team Up to Make Corporate Reporting Less Confusing

January 11, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The Global Reporting Initiative and the International Integrated Reporting Council are working together to clarify how companies can use both the GRI Standards and the International Framework in their integrated reporting.

Environmental Executive Moves: Ford, Axio Recycling, Carbon Clean Solutions, IIRC, DNV GL

September 30, 2016December 5, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders. Ford: The automaker has hired Rajendra “Raj” Rao (pictured) as CEO of Ford Smart Mobility, Ford’s mobility services business unit. Rao most recently serves as vice president of digital business model innovation at 3M. Axion Recycling: The recycling ... Read more »

Environmental Executive Moves: IIRC, M+W Energy, Intelex Technologies, Sustainable Down Source

September 12, 2016December 5, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders.

When It Comes to Sustainability Reporting, What Is Material?

April 4, 2016April 1, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

It’s that time of year again. Time to gather emissions data and other environment-related metrics to prepare corporate sustainability reports and respond to CDP’s, formerly Carbon Disclosure Project’s, annual climate questionnaire. Luckily for companies, reporting organizations are increasingly streamlining their frameworks and standards. This makes it easier for businesses, which face ... Read more »

What Will ‘Revolutionize’ Sustainability Reporting in 2016 and Beyond?

November 13, 2015November 13, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Major players in the corporate reporting field joined forces this week to help businesses navigate the complex sustainability reporting landscape. In a move that they say will “revolutionize” reporting, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) and Ecodesk created the Reporting Exchange, a ... Read more »

Corporate Reporting Dialogue participants

Corporate Reporting Giants Publish Reporting Framework Navigation Tool

May 6, 2015May 5, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The biggest global names in corporate reporting — CDP, the Global Reporting Initiative, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, IASB, ISO, SASB and the International Integrated Reporting Council — have published a landscape map that provides a snapshot of a comparison of their frameworks, standards and related ... Read more »

Integrated Reporting Training in the Works

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

In response to calls from businesses, the International Integrated Reporting Council is developing integrated reporting training and seeking organizations interested in being involved with its development. IIRC says it wants to work with developers and training providers to create a high-level syllabus for professional development programs that can be tailored ... Read more »

3 Sustainability Trends to Improve Business Strategies

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

As companies seek ways to complement their business strategies with sustainability in 2015, PricewaterhouseCoopers has narrowed down three key trends that will be top of mind for executives in the coming year. They are: The potential of value chain improvements to help businesses increase resilience, reduce costs and attract consumers ... Read more »

IR Technology Initiative Launched

November 28, 2014November 26, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

CRedit360, Deloitte, PwC and other leading technology companies have joined forces to look at how technology can underpin trends in corporate reporting, and in particular can be applied to assist in the global adoption of integrated reporting. Launched this week by the International Integrated Reporting Council, the IR Technology Initiative ... Read more »

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