Business reporting on the SDGs: An analysis of the goals and targets 2022
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the Sustainable Development Goals and how businesses can align their practices with these goals through transparent disclosures and disclosures reporting. This 2022 edition provides actionable steps for businesses to contribute to sustainable development.
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OVERVIEW
SDG targets for business
The report outlines the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in detail, with a focus on poverty and hunger reduction, food security, and access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. The report provides specific targets for businesses that align with each of the SDGs. The report highlights the importance of transparent disclosures for reporting on SDG targets and sets out disclosure requirements for businesses.
How to use this document
The document provides a list of disclosures businesses can use to report on SDG targets, identifies gaps in existing disclosures, and aligns business reporting with the indicators developed by the Inter-agency Expert Group on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDG).
Business disclosures per SDG target
The report emphasises the importance of sustainability disclosures, stating that these disclosures can result in significant business benefits. It also provides a comprehensive guide to SDG disclosures for businesses. The SDG targets and corresponding disclosures are presented in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for businesses to discern which disclosures are relevant to them.
About the action platform reporting on the SDGs
This report highlights the importance of reporting on SDG targets and provides a comprehensive guide to reporting requirements for businesses. The report provides specific requirements for organisations to report on SDG targets, promoting transparency and accountability. The report highlights that reporting on SDGs can lead to significant business benefits, such as increased investor interest and market recognition.
UN Global Compact 2022 communication on progress
The report provides specific disclosure requirements for businesses reporting to the UN Global Compact. It includes a range of disclosures, such as those related to environmental issues, climate change, and governance and strategy. The report highlights that businesses need to assess and mitigate risks associated with climate change and other environmental issues to ensure long-term sustainability.
SASB standards for sustainable industry classification system
This report provides a brief overview of the SASB Standards for Sustainable Industry Classification System. It discusses the importance of using the System to identify sustainability issues relevant to a particular industry. The report also highlights that the System is a useful tool for businesses to report on SDG targets.
This report provides a comprehensive guide to SDG targets for businesses. It highlights the importance of transparency and accountability, and encourages businesses to report on SDG targets to promote long-term sustainability. The report provides specific guidance on sustainability disclosures, SDG reporting, and the SASB Standards for Sustainable Industry Classification System.
