Reporting

Guiding organisations through reporting strategy, goal prioritisation, data collection, and disclosures to transparently communicate direction and progress while inspiring change.

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Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Made Simple

The sustainability reporting and disclosure landscape is complex and evolving – we make it simple.

Organisations face a global landscape where stakeholders increasingly expect clarity and authenticity when communicating progress on sustainability priorities. This can be achieved by demonstrating data-driven impact, being transparent about challenges and developing honest narratives that are true to your business.

Our experts are ready to help you take your reporting to the next level. Whether your goal is leading systemic change, responding to regulatory requirements, or simply sharing your vision and where you are today, we are ready to share our deep understanding of complex disclosure frameworks and to guide you through reporting projects that deliver powerful messages.

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ISSB: Global Momentum for Sustainability Reporting

The standards released by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June 2023 are rapidly gaining traction across the world, but the pace and approach of adoption have been significantly varied. The standards are comprised of IFRS S1 on general sustainability-related financial disclosures, and IFRS S2 on climate-related disclosures, which we have unpacked in a previous…

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EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Whitepaper

This whitepaper will guide you through the background and implementation of CBAM and what your organisation needs to do to prepare.

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Role of Finance in ESG reporting

The Role of Finance in Sustainability Reporting Organizations aiming to enhance their ESG reporting could utilize the rigorous methods applied in financial reporting to improve the precision of non-financial data. By addressing specific gaps in line with established reporting frameworks, standards, or regulations, enhanced ESG reporting could lead to a more transparent understanding of risks…

for us, the direction of travel is clear: mandatory reporting regulations like csrd will help in establishing a more robust baseline through sustainability reporting and disclosure.

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Learnings from CSRD So Far: Extracting Value Beyond Compliance

Two of Anthesis’ mandatory reporting experts, Ben Tuxworth and Graeme Hadley, reflect on what we have learned 15 months into the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and how the process can be used to extract value. For us, the direction of travel is clear: mandatory reporting regulations like CSRD will help in…

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CSRD is Here – What Does it Mean For You in 2024 and Beyond?

Anthesis Technical Director for Mandatory Reporting, Chris Shaw, and Senior Consultant, Eilidh Morrison, share what businesses can expect from CSRD in 2024 and how to prepare, including what is required, how should you begin and who should you involve. On the 31st of July 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted the first package of European…

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What to Expect from the ISSB in 2024

Claire Richards, ESG Principal Consultant, reviews what organisations can expect from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in 2024 and how to prepare as jurisdictions start to adopt the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) developed by the ISSB. Milestone 1: January – Voluntary standards come into effect The ISSB’s IFRS S1 and S2 standards have now come into…

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California Introduces New Climate Disclosure Requirements

On October 7th 2023, in addition to passing its Climate Accountability package of legislation (SB253 and SB261), the State of California passed the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act (VCMDA) or AB1305, which is intended to support the goal of strengthening the integrity of voluntary carbon offsetting and climate goal-related claims. AB1305 establishes new legal requirements for related…

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Activator Summit 2023 Insights

In October, we hosted our second annual Activator Summit in London.

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Guide to Double Materiality Reporting

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Guide | Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The CS3D, or Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, is a proposed European Union directive that would require companies to conduct due diligence on their supply chains to identify and mitigate potential human rights and environmental impacts.

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Reporting Services

Anthesis Reporting Services are designed to meet the needs of individual clients, adapted based on project objectives and ready to fit within an ecosystem of regulations or ambitions-driven communications. Catering for organisations large and small, we can support you in everything from defining your strategy and gathering and analysing data, through to writing and designing your reports and developing stakeholder activations.

Whether you are an experienced reporter, or just starting out on your first report, we have a solution that will help you to move forward. Whatever ESG ranker, rater or regulatory frameworks you adhere to, our Reporting Services ensure that your organisation’s sustainability efforts are credible, transparent and robust, and resonate with your audience.

Materiality

Reporting relies on understanding what topics matter to your business. We support businesses in assessing where impacts, risks and opportunities lie, and in creating value and knowledge in the process. We support businesses to understand materiality through an impact, financial and double materiality lens, with a focus on building capacity in the organisation to support integrated sustainability management.

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Framework Alignment

Navigate the complexities of reporting strategy including alignment and compliance with relevant frameworks including CSRD and ESRS, IFRS Sustainability standards, GRI and TCFD. We guide organisations through the intricacies of compliance, data collection, and disclosure, ensuring we leverage processes to add strategic value where possible. Our expertise in navigating diverse reporting frameworks and regulations enables organisations to meet obligations transparently and efficiently.

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TCFD

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Regulations Hub

Digitising data collection

Collecting data from a wide range of teams and geographies is a complex process. Regulation and auditing processes have increased pressure to get data collection right, and prove it. With our wide-ranging sustainability expertise and knowledge of frameworks, we can support you to identify what to collect and how. Mero, our data collection system, makes this process simpler, with frameworks and sign off procedures built-in.

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Digital ESG Solutions

End-to-end sustainability reporting

Starting from your disclosures strategy and communication objectives we guide you through identifying your report narrative, communicating progress against your goals, meticulous data collection, content creation and report design. Our subject-matter and disclosure experts are on hand to guide your teams through individual material topics, giving you the confidence that your report uses the right language and data at the right time. Ultimately, we can help you to protect and enhance your reputation based on transparent and open reporting.

Communications & Activation

With multiple audiences and regulatory or framework requirements, sustainability and integrated reports have to work hard. Through our in-house communication, writing and design expertise, we produce reports that are transparent, engaging, creative and that bring your brand and stories to life. We know how to visualise data and to beautifully describe your activities succinctly. Our infographics often play an important role in impact communications and activations as well. We see that reporting doesn’t end with a PDF report, and use our video, web, photography and social media capabilities to activate report content and to build targeted audience engagement.