Sustainability Reporting Trends and Best Practices
With a global, best in class sample and extensive focus on topics ranging from the Sustainable Development Goals and integrated reporting to supply chain and digital strategy, we’ve identified significant shifts in sustainability communications.
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Explore our Sample Our research looks at over 265 data points in reports across 10 sectors. Our goal is to help sustainability teams find meaningful ways to think (and communicate) outside the box. Works clients are indicated with a “W”.
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Inside This Report
Integration
Shareholder and stakeholder concerns overlap more than ever. See how leading organizations respond, by reporting ESG and financial performance side by side – and illustrating sustainability as a component of long-term strategy.
Trusted Frameworks
From the globally recognized SDGs, to the newly embraced TCFDs – we’ve captured how companies anchor reporting to international frameworks. See how reporters build credibility through a recognized structure.
Smart Reporting
Sustainability silo or report microsite? PDF report or ESG Data download? What are the differences, and who does what and why? We have the answers – and can help you decide which way to go.
Digital Marketing
Promoting your sustainability report on social media is just the beginning. We'll show you how companies are bringing new voices to the conversation in unexpected ways.
Top Material Issues
Thank You
This research would not be possible without the support of the entire team at Works Design. In addition to the contributors below, we specifically thank co-founders Lorie Brière and Diane Darlington for initiating and guiding this research for many decades. We also thank our production and editorial teams, including Andrew Wreakes and Kathy Sauder, for supporting the publication of our findings. And, finally, we thank our digital team, including Minh Hoang and Joe Zingrone, for making our findings available to the world.
Our Research Team
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Wesley Gee
Sustainability Director
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Ellie Rosen
Project Management Director
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Kate Heron
Marketing Manager
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Nelson Silva
Creative Director
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Chie Momota
Designer
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Don Laurie
Art Director
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Kevin Ward
Senior Art Director
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Uzair Jaffer
Sustainability Consultant
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Madison Lantz
Marketing Coordinator
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Aishwarya Ramchandran
Sustainability Analyst
What are you waiting for?
Get ready for 2021 with our latest summary of best practices, including statistics and case studies about ESG reporting, integration methodologies, sustainability websites and more. Everything you need to know to produce your best report ever is just a few clicks away.
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