Content Development
Content development is the stage of transformation where all the materials and data being collected turn into the actual report that is being presented. It is, however, more than just a “writing-up”, but an on-going process of narrative development [...]
Building report content: data collection
Data collection is a very time-consuming activity and requires collaborative efforts. It should be a customised and unique process for the organisation and therefore remains a fairly flexible element in the sustainability reporting process. Therefore, there is no strict [...]
Define report content: materiality analysis
According to the GRI standards, the sustainability report shall cover topics that: Reflect the reporting organisation’s significant economic, environmental, and social impacts; or Substantively influence the assessments and decisions of stakeholders. Materiality assessment helps the reporting entity to identify [...]
GRI report content: stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder engagement, as a method to obtain stakeholder’s opinions and focus areas, is an essential part of preparing the sustainability report under the GRI framework, which could assist companies to establish the sustainability strategies that suit own development models [...]
What is GRI standard and why should we use GRI standard as a framework for the preparation of ESG reports?
GRI standards provide companies with a flexible and future-proof reporting structure, that is, the forward-looking and rigorous approach advocated by GRI ensures its process and topics can always remain up-to-date and relevant.
GCESG has officially become a member of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Community
Recently, GCESG has successfully joined the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) community, marking another important step GCESG has taken toward internationally standardised sustainability reporting.
From ESG reporting to SDGs mapping – What should enterprises do to reflect the value of Sustainable Development Goals in corporate reports?
结合‘In Focus: Addressing Investor Needs in Business Reporting on the SDGs’, ‘Integrating the SDGs into Corporate Reporting: A Practical Guide (2018)’, ESG reporting review 2018: The journey continues (KPMG)，以及近年来香港上市公司ESG报告的发展，本篇文章主要谈谈如何帮助企业在建立ESG管理体系的同时，将联合国可持续发展目标的概念带入企业决策，从而构建一个更全面的报告体系和投资者信息获取媒介。
The High Risk of ESG in Food Industry Needs more Attention and Efficient Management
Major suppliers to McDonalds and KFC, including Chinese firm Fujian Sunner and Indian firm Venky’s, are among those graded “high risk”, both in the management of sustainability and in antibiotics stewardship in particular.
The world is moving in the right direction, but in a slow way
The report released by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), underscores that while sustainability reporting is moving in the right direction, the pace of change needs to accelerate to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future.