ESG report
An ESG report serves as a vital instrument for highlighting and communicating your company’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, thereby enhancing your competitive position.
ESG report strengthens competitiveness
An ESG report creates a clear narrative around your company's responsibility, serving as an important tool for differentiating and positioning your business with customers and competitors.
You likely already have initiatives in place to promote more sustainable operations — whether through energy efficiency improvements, better use of raw materials, or a focused commitment to employee well-being. However, these efforts are often not effectively communicated.
At the same time, pressure is increasing from customers, employees, financing partners, and NGOs for greater responsibility, transparency, and access to ESG data. If your company supplies larger businesses, you can particularly expect growing demands for reporting on how your operations impact the environment and people — both positively and negatively.
An ESG report documents how you work to minimise negative impacts and provides a strategic framework for how you contribute positively to society and the environment. It is therefore becoming an essential part of future-proofing many companies — and getting started is easier than you might think.
3 good reasons to publish an ESG report
- Describe opportunities and risks
You will create a comprehensive narrative that highlights the business risks and opportunities linked to the green transition. This provides an optimal foundation for assessing the impact of your sustainability efforts across the entire company. - Clarity through data
You will achieve transparency in your sustainability work through clear and structured data representation, enabling you to respond effectively when stakeholders request information and documentation. - Credible branding and marketing
You will be able to demonstrate your commitment to responsible business practices and your contribution to the green transition. The ESG report becomes a valuable tool for fostering meaningful dialogues with customers, employees, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
Method and process for preparing ESG report
Method and process depend on whether you are covered by CSRD or not.
If you are NOT covered by CSRD
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Communication of the report
If you are covered by CSRD
Updated regularly based on the EU Commission's omnibus proposal, which may change deadlines and rules for sustainability reporting.
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