ESG Reporting 101: What Are the Components of an ESG Report?

What is an ESG Report?

An ESG report involves non-financial factors to publish a business’ performance and impact throughout various sustainability topics across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks.

Ultimately, it aims to determine, analyse, and reduce ESG risks.

Related Read: Your Quick Guide to ESG Compliance in Singapore

What Makes an ESG Report?

An ESG report comprises various components, such as:

• Climate Impact
• Resource Efficiency
• Employee Welfare
• Human Rights
• Corporate Governance
• Ethics

What Are Some ESG Frameworks Used for ESG Reporting?

Here are some of the notable ESG frameworks that are more widely used to measure and report ESG:

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
• Sustainability Accounting Standards (SASB)
• International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)
• Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)/Singapore Exchange (SGX)/HK A7
• Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)

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