Combined reporting leads to integrated reporting 

For some years now, leading companies have combined their Corporate Responsibility (CR) reporting and financial reporting, often by merging the two into the annual report. And while this has been a valuable stepping stone in building a holistic understanding of how CR impacts the business, we believe that greater value will be gained once both sets of information are treated as part of the company’s comprehensive business performance reporting, both to internal management and external stakeholders.

Companies are also quickly evolving the method by which they communicate their CR information to their various audiences. As more and more companies start to employ multiple vehicles for communication (above and beyond their printed annual report), we expect to see companies focus on developing and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy that enhances trust and value for the company within its different stakeholder groups.


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