Benefits of Reporting

An effective sustainability reporting cycle, which includes a regular program of data collection, communication, and responses, should benefit all reporting organizations, both internally and externally.

Internal benefits for companies and organizations can include:

• Develop vision and strategy on sustainability 
• Improves management systems, internal processes and set goals
• Identify weaknesses and strengths, 
• Attract employees and investors
• Leadership and competitive advantage

External benefits of sustainability reporting can include:

• Transparency and dialogue with stakeholders
• Demonstrate commitment to sustainability
• Enable comparability and benchmarking
• Brand, trust, respect and reputation