Developing strong sustainability reporting processes for voluntary and mandatory sustainability reporting.

There is growing demand for organisations to provide transparency on their commitment to sustainability and disclosure of sustainability-related information about their business activities. Commonly, the responsibility for sustainability and ESG reporting is landing with CFOs and finance teams, requiring a reassessment of a range of reporting processes and controls.

There is often an expectation that CFOs and finance teams will be across a whole range of new sustainability reporting frameworks and standards, many of which require new skill sets and specialist expertise in an already resource-constrained environment – which we can provide.

As the reporting requirements become increasing regulated and more entities are developing their capabilities in this area, it is important you receive the most practical and least disruptive support to ensure your reporting meets the needs of stakeholders whilst allowing you to focus on running your business.  

Preparing your sustainability report

Grant Thornton has a team of specialists who understand the rapidly developing landscape of sustainability reporting and will work closely with you to navigate through the process of collating the right information, building appropriate processes and controls around the data required to support disclosures, and how to present the required information. 

We offer a range of services including:

  • Education and training on sustainability reporting requirements (Australia or internationally)
  • Support with identification of and horizon scanning for international sustainability reporting obligations
  • Support with the identification of climate-related and sustainability-related risks and opportunities in your business model or value chain
  • Assessing your current capabilities against the requirements of a particular framework, or general best practices in voluntary reporting
  • Support with undertaking a climate scenario analysis
  • Support with developing your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and subsequent transition planning 

We also understand the importance of aligning your current practices with the relevant sustainability standards to ensure the information you present in your sustainability report is best practice, is clear and concise, and is suitable for assurance.

Get in contact with our sustainability experts to learn more about how we can help you develop strategies, meet the standards, and produce rigorous reporting.

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Unpacking Australian Sustainability Reporting - What's really required? 

This guide unpacks the requirements of the legislation, the new standard AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures, and highlights key considerations, frequently asked questions, and practical application issues encountered in preparing a Sustainability Report. 

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Businesses are increasingly being required to measure and disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, whether due to upcoming mandatory reporting requirements or for other reasons such as grant applications, financing arrangements or tender requests.