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Caught Between Compliance and Context: The Evolving Role of Voluntary Sustainability Reporting

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Right now, many U.S.-headquartered companies are caught between waiting for reporting regulations to become standardized while figuring out the role voluntary sustainability reporting continues to play.

Beyond the Buzz: Practical AI Insights for Sustainability Teams

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Labrador hosted a panel of AI experts to share where AI can be useful to corporate sustainability professionals. They busted some common AI misconceptions and gave practical recommendations on things to consider when using AI.

Communicating Changes in Sustainability Goals and Targets: Trends and Recommendations

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U.S. companies have set sustainability-related goals and targets with frequency since the 1980s. Sometimes company-driven, sometimes stakeholder-driven, they have primarily shared them, along with progress toward achievement, in voluntary reports. Today, many U.S. companies are reevaluating their sustainability goals and targets. This piece explores evolving trends in communicating changes to sustainability goals and targets, especially those related to climate.

California Climate Disclosure Rules Cheat Sheet

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This document offers a high-level comparison of the CA climate rules to other climate reporting regulations and voluntary frameworks to show high-level alignments and differences.

Are you ready to transition from TCFD to IFRS S2?

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Companies adopting the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards may start with climate-only disclosures in year one before moving to full adoption. But how different is IFRS S2 from TCFD? In this thought piece, we’ve outlined the key differences, new disclosure requirements, and important considerations for companies deciding when to transition.

The Future of Sustainability Reporting under the New Administration

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How might companies proceed with their next sustainability report in this uncertain and polarized environment? Rob shared several take-aways for companies to consider. 1. Hone your strategic awareness As things are changing rapidly, Rob suggests monitoring the regulatory environment in the US and Europe and working closely with your legal and government affairs teams, especially […]

The Case for Digital ESG Reporting

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In partnership with nexxar, our latest thought piece highlights how transitioning sustainability information from static PDFs to designed, interactive websites can improve stakeholder engagement and understanding of your ESG story.

Key Takeaways on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from the ISSB

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Learn more about the ISSB standards, including how they compare to other rules and voluntary frameworks like the SEC climate rule, CSRD, GRI, and the former TCFD recommendations.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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As businesses explore integrating AI into their operations, our thought piece reflects on the intersection of AI and ESG, emphasizing key issues and topics for developing their next sustainability report.

Trends in Racial and Social Justice Disclosures

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In this piece, we discuss national and international trends on how racial and social justice movements have impacted corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting best practices amongst the U.S. S&P 50. In addition, we give suggestions for future reporting practices around these issues.

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