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Corporate Sustainability Frameworks

 

Description
 

Corporate sustainability frameworks and standards are guidelines and principles that provide a structured approach for organizations to integrate sustainability considerations into their business practices. These frameworks and standards help organizations to set sustainability goals, measure their performance, and report on their progress to stakeholders.

Some examples of corporate sustainability frameworks and standards include the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility. These frameworks and standards cover a range of sustainability issues, including environmental impact, social responsibility, ethical behavior, economic development, and governance.

The benefits of adopting corporate sustainability frameworks and standards are numerous. Firstly, they provide a clear roadmap for organizations to follow when integrating sustainability considerations into their business practices. This helps organizations to set goals and targets, and to measure their progress against established benchmarks.

Secondly, adopting sustainability frameworks and standards can help organizations to build their reputation and enhance their brand value. By demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, organizations can attract socially responsible investors, customers, and employees, and can improve their relationships with stakeholders.

Thirdly, sustainability frameworks and standards can help organizations to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. For example, by implementing sustainable procurement practices, organizations can reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower their carbon footprint, which can lead to cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

Overall, corporate sustainability frameworks and standards provide a structured approach for organizations to integrate sustainability considerations into their business practices, and can help organizations to achieve their sustainability goals while also improving their reputation and efficiency.
 

This presentation is a compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates used to convey top 12 corporate sustainability frameworks and standards. These materials serve as rough orientation for business leaders, C-Suite and other experts. (Please note that the diagrams and charts are meant to be used to supplement your own business or classroom presentations. These slides may not be complete for instructional purposes.)

Included frameworks and standards:
 

1. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

2. Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs)

3. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

4. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

5. Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE)

6. Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

7. B Corp Certification

8. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)

9. International Integrated Reporting Framework (<IR> Framework)

10. Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

11. International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Framework

12. ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility

 

Frameworks and standards in this compilation include United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), The 10 principles of the UNGC, The UNGC management model; Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) , The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) and its linkages to the UNGC; Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, GRI universal standards, Reporting using the GRI standards; Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) system, CDP's vision, mission and goals, The 8 key focus areas of the CDP; Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE), TRUE certification levels, TRUE benefits, Zero waste hierarchy of highest and best uses; Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), TCFD recommendations, TCFD's principles for effective disclosures,TCFD's 4 thematic areas (core elements), Climate-related risks, opportunities and financial impact; B Corp Certification, B Impact Assessment process, The five categories of the B Impact Assessment; Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Key considerations for implementation for reporting companies, Sustainable Industry Classification System® (SICS®); International Integrated Reporting <IR> Framework (now part of the IFRS Foundation), Primary purpose of the <IR> framework – Value created, preserved or eroded, <IR> framework: Value creation, preservation and erosion process, Reporting boundary for <IR> framework; Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), The DJSI Evaluation Process; International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Framework, Four Principles of the IOSCO Framework; ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility, ISO 26000:2010 Schematic overview, The 7 principles of ISO 26000:2010, Linkages between international norms and ISO 26000:2010, and the 7 core subjects of ISO 26000:2010.

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