Ten years of Reporting Matters: reflecting on a decade and gearing up for the future
To celebrate the ten years of Reporting matters, this years report highlights what corporate sustainability reporting has achieved over the past decade and the developments in reporting that can support systems transformation.
Geneva – WEBWIRE – Saturday, October 22, 2022
We are celebrating 10 years of Reporting matters, WBCSDs annual review of its member companies sustainability and integrated reports in partnership with Radley Yeldar (RY). To mark the occasion, we are publishing the findings of our annual Reporting matters 2022 report, commemorating ten years of corporate sustainability reporting.
For this tenth anniversary edition, Reporting matters 2022 includes a focus on what reporting has achieved over the past decade and how it needs to evolve to continue helping our members to drive improvements in their sustainability reporting. Since 2013:
- We have reviewed 1,623 reports.
- We have held 671 one-to-one feedback calls with member companies.
- We have seen a significant increase in the overall score from 52% in 2013 to 67% in 2022.
- In fact, there has been a 700% increase in the number of companies scoring 70% or over since 2013.
As it has done for the last decade, the 2022 edition of Reporting matters offers insights into the current state of corporate sustainability reporting. Its research spans 154 global companies and shows continued progress. Key findings are outlined below and will also be shared in a webinar on 23 and 24 November 2022. The sessions are available to all, and you can register here.
Reporting is improving
- 93% of member companies in our benchmark have improved their Overall scores since the baseline year of 2019; 34% have improved their Materiality score.
The state of SDG reporting
- 94% of reports reviewed acknowledged the SDGs in some way; 34% prioritize 5-8 Goals to focus on.
The state of integrated reporting
- 35% of reports reviewed combine financial and non-financial information, slightly down from 39% in 2019; 19% are self-declared integrated reports.
The state of GRI reporting
- 76% of reports reviewed reference the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), similar to 77% in 2019; 75% of whom claim to be in accordance with the Core or Comprehensive level.
The emergence of SASB and TCFD
- 45% of reports reviewed reference the SASB standards, up from 10% in 2019; 78% reference the TCFD recommendations.
Online content shoots up
- 98% of members with an offline-first approach produce complementary online content, up from 64% in 2019; 21% of reports reviewed provide a digital-first experience, similar to 23% in 2019.
Peter Bakker, President and CEO of WBCSD, said: Reporting matters has been supporting companies over the last 10 years, improving the effectiveness of reporting and its ability to drive and explain sustainable business transformation. It is more important than ever that we provide investors with accurate, timely and actionable information about the material environmental and social risks companies face, as well as the positive and negative impacts they are responsible for. Transparency and reporting are essential in helping to drive progress and demonstrate that we are achieving real change, providing a true reflection of a companys ability to generate long-term value for its owners and the communities and ecosystems that its success relies on.
Jennifer Black, Sustainability Reporting Director at RY, said: Sustainability reporting has transformed over the last decade and its rewarding to see such positive results from our long partnership with WBCSD. Reporting matters has proved instrumental in supporting businesses to improve the effectiveness of their reporting, respond to the changing demands from external stakeholders and keep up with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Weve witnessed steady progress in the rigor that underpins reporting through more rigorous materiality assessments, the integration of sustainability strategies into business plans and the broadening use of communication channels and platforms all driven by diversifying audience needs. These changes are making sure reporting remains relevant and fit for purpose for the decade ahead.
Going forward, the evolution of the materiality landscape, the ongoing digitalization of reporting and the development of a global baseline for sustainability reporting will help meet the needs of global capital markets.
With this backdrop, Reporting matters will continue into the next decade as WBCSD and our member companies work to improve corporate reporting and accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. We would like to thank our members for their continued commitment, dedication and efforts to improve their sustainability disclosures and reporting, and for their engagement with Reporting matters over the years.
Download the full Reporting matters 2022 report here to read more about key findings, dive deeper into detailed analysis and good practice examples and much more. Keep a special eye out for the introduction chapters celebrating 10 years of partnership and laying out what Reporting matters needs to offer going forward.
WEBWIRE – Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Twenty years ago, the late Diane Weyerman set out to create a home for nonfiction storytellers at Sundance. Launched with support from the Open Society Foundations, the Documentary Film Program (DFP) was grounded in human rights advocacy with an international lens from the very beginning. In the years that followed, DFP has remained fiercely committed to supporting resonant, urgent storytelling; building community for nonfiction artists; and helping to develop fearless projects through its funds, labs, and artist support for global storytellers.
It was this unshakable commitment that inspired me to join the DFP two years ago, during one of the most precarious moments in living memory.
In the midst of political, cultural, and environmental upheaval not to mention an ever-changing industry I knew that whatever the future held, the Sundance Institute had an essential role to play.
Independent voices, free expression, and a free press are foundational to a thriving democracy. They are the building blocks of a more just, equitable, peaceful, and sustainable world. These values have shaped my career as a filmmaker, journalist, educator, and funder, beginning with the first feature documentary I ever produced, The Weather Underground (dirs. Sam Green and Bill Siegel), which premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.
Since then, each project has presented unique challenges and opportunities. What has remained constant is a stubborn belief in independent artists determined to manifest their visions without undue pressure or influence from political or commercial forces. Nonprofit programs like the DFP and many others in the ecosystem make this possible.
Over these last two decades, under the leadership of visionaries like Diane Weyerman, Cara Mertes, and Tabitha Jackson, the DFP has supported films that elevate human rights, social justice, and the art of nonfiction. Hundreds of groundbreaking, prolific artists have found community and connection here at Sundance from my own beloved mentors Jon Else (Wonders Are Many, Land of Gold) and Debbie Hoffmann (Long Nights Journey Into Day, Unrest) to creative North Stars like Lourdes Portillo (Senorita Extraviada) and Natalia Almada (El General, El Velador, Users). It is a privilege to help carry on a legacy that has so significantly contributed to the two most robust decades in independent documentary history.
Thanks to our many partners and supporters who share Sundances commitment and vision, the DFP has supported more than 1,000 projects in 20 years. We are currently investing nearly $2 million a year in nonfiction storytellers by providing unrestricted funding from development through post production, in addition to the Edit, Story, and Producers Labs.
This work has always been important, but it has never been more crucial than it is today. This is a unique moment of disruption within the industry, given the impact of COVID, the prevalence of streaming platforms, and the consolidation of media companies. Sundance Institutes DFP will continue to support the field at large by advocating for producers and editors, prioritizing marginalized storytellers and regions with developing documentary fields, and investing in initiatives like the collaborative revamp of the Documentary Core Application and the National Endowment for the Humanities Sundance | Sustainability Fellowship. But theres much, much more to do, from helping filmmakers navigate digital and legal risk to nurturing rigorous and ethical filmmaking practices.
In these times of human rights atrocities, grave threats to democracy, and widening inequities in the U.S. and around the world, DFP is even more committed to supporting those independent watchdogs and artists who indelibly expose realities that are at best invisible and at worst concealed. There has never been a greater need for artists who can take us beyond our lived experiences, inspiring us with beauty, possibility, and understanding.
As a form, documentary refuses to be constricted. Whether a revolutionary act, an artistic expression, a reexamination of history, or a personal or prophetic journey, documentary is as surprising, nuanced, and messy as the conditions it seeks to capture. Documentarians often begin a project not knowing how a story will end. None of us knows where our collective story ends, but I do know that nonfiction artists will continue to lead the way, and DFP will be there to uplift and support them.
Happy 20th anniversary, DFP. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this 20-year journey. And heres to the next 20 years!
Carrie Lozano
Atlanta, GA and Thomasville, NC – WEBWIRE – Monday, July 11, 2022 Follow the adventures of aviation pioneers Sir George Cayley, the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Wiley Post, Amelia Earheart, R. J. Mitchell, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, Alland Loughead, Frank Whittle, and Kelly Johnson. Explore flight historys notable events and their developments such as the very first flight, the first transatlantic flight, the first around-the-world flight, and more.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared details of reforms during the last 8 years in the field of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and for spreading widespread prosperity and encouraging entrepreneurship. He shared a MyGov tweet thread and articles from his website and Namo App.
The Prime Minster tweeted:
“Guided by the principle of ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ the Government of India has brought in several reforms which have furthered ‘Ease of Doing Business.’ At the same time, many outdated laws which slowed growth have been removed. #8YearsOfReforms”
“Extensive reforms for widespread prosperity and encouraging entrepreneurship. #8YearsOfReforms”
Guided by the principle of ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ the Government of India has brought in several reforms which have furthered ‘Ease of Doing Business.’ At the same time, many outdated laws which slowed growth have been removed. #8YearsOfReforms https://t.co/euYAxCeVdg — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 11, 2022
Extensive reforms for widespread prosperity and encouraging entrepreneurship. #8YearsOfReforms https://t.co/tHDOBbhSKT — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 11, 2022
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SEOUL – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, March 23, 2022 LG Electronics (LG) has taken home 25 honors from this years Red Dot Award, continuing its success at the prestigious annual design awards program. Among the companys impressive haul were three Best of the Best accolades for the LG washer and dryer with an upgradability option, a new LG lifestyle OLED TV and the LG DualUp Monitor Ergo.
The LG washer and dryer pairs offers outstanding performance, a minimalist flat design and can even be upgraded to meet the unique and changing needs of each customer. Another Best of the Best recipient is the new LG lifestyle OLED TV model, a product scheduled to be released this year. A part of LGs Lifestyle OLED TV lineup, this stunning innovation offers maximum versatility, stylish spatial integration and more convenient ways to get things done.
LGs third Best of the Best Red Dot honoree this year, the LG DualUp Monitor Ergo is designed to deliver a superior display experience with greater ergonomic comfort. Boasting a 16:18 aspect ratio, 2,560 x 2,880 resolution screen, a sleek, practical design and enhanced connectivity, the DualUp Monitor Ergo elevates user comfort with the ultra-adjustable and space-efficient LG Ergo stand, which clamps securely to most desks and tables.
In addition, the LG PuriCare AeroTower air purifier and the LG tiiun were recognized in the Innovative Product category. Other LG products honored at this years awards include the LG One:Quick Flex all-in-one display solution, LG UltraGearTM gaming laptop, LG OLED evo Gallery Edition and other OLED evo TV models, all lauded for their aesthetically pleasing and user-centric designs.
The Red Dot Award is one of the most prestigious competitions for product design, communication design and design concepts, with the distinctive Red Dot winner logo seen as a respected mark of quality around the world. This year, approximately 7,800 products were submitted for the jurys consideration.
Were delighted to have so many of our innovations acknowledged by Red Dot again this year, said Lee Chul-bae, senior vice president and executive head of LG Electronics Life Innovation Design Center. Design that offers the best user experiences and the most aesthetic value is something we always strive for, so it is very meaningful to have our efforts recognized by one of the top design award programs in the world.
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Sir George Cayley (17731817), the Father of Aviation, proceeded to study bird flight in considerable detail. He did provide the concepts and fundamental principles of aviation but did not make the first flight in an airplane; that honor went to the Wright brothers86 years after Cayley died.
Author Norman Curreys life revolved around airplanes. Born in Yorkshire in 1926, he joined the Air Training Corps as a teenager, attended the de Havilland Aeronautical Technical School for four years at Harfield, worked as a stress engineer at de Havilland on the Comet, and then sailed to Canada where he was a design engineer at Avro Aircraft for 10 years. He then worked Lockheed for 30 years on the C-130, C-5, JetStar and conducting research and development in their Preliminary Design department. Since retirement, he did some consulting and presented lectures to the South Korean Agency Defense Development. He is a Chartered Engineer (UK) and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and has published many articles, presented papers at two SAE Systems Conferences, and has published a book on landing gear design (AIAA).
Airplane Stories and Histories chronicles 200 years of aviation highlights including the exploits of pioneers such as Sir George Cayley, the Wright brothers, and many more. The authoran airplane engineerlends his expertise, experience, and heavy research to allow his readers to explore how everything started in aviation until the advent of drones. He provides an extensive bibliography for those who wish to explore subjects in greater depth. This informative and educational book will be a delight to engineering, history, and airplane enthusiasts all over the world.
If you want more information on how to order Airplane Stories and Histories, please contact Norman Currey at 4042317760 or email at normancurreyauthor@gmail.com.PM shares ‘8 Years of Reforms’ for widespread prosperity and encouraging entrepreneurship
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