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IIRC and SASB form the Value Reporting Foundation, providing comprehensive suite of tools to assess, manage and communicate value

9 June 2021 in News releases, Our news

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today officially announce their merger to form the Value Reporting Foundation. The Value Reporting Foundation supports business and investor decision-making with three key resources: Integrated Thinking Principles, Integrated Reporting Framework and SASB Standards. These tools help businesses and investors develop a shared …

Creating value managing impact through integrated sustainability disclosure event

8 June 2021

On 2 June 2021, EU policy makers, global standard-setters, business, investors and the accountancy profession discussed the role of sustainability reporting in driving the changes in business behaviour that will benefit people and planet over the long-term at a joint ACCA, IIRC & SASB event, as part of EU Green Week 2021. Against the backdrop …

IIRC publishes integrated report ahead of merger with SASB

3 June 2021

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) today publishes its latest integrated report ‘Driving Cohesion‘ ahead of the merger with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) to form the Value Reporting Foundation. The report was developed through a process of integrated thinking led by the IIRC Board and management. The process enabled a better understanding of the …

IIRC and SASB welcome release of IASB Practice Statement on Management Commentary Exposure Draft

28 May 2021

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) welcome the release of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Practice Statement on Management Commentary Exposure Draft, and steps taken to ensure context is provided to financial statements that take into account wider corporate reporting. The IIRC and SASB see this consultation period …

Russian translation of the <IR> Framework published

26 May 2021

The IIRC has today published the updated translation of the International <IR> Framework in Russian, to support the understanding and adoption of integrated reporting in Russia. In January 2021, the IIRC published revisions to the International <IR> Framework to provide further guidance and clarity to report preparers and advance high-quality adoption of integrated reporting and …

Integrated thinking helped organizations remain resilient during pandemic, finds new analysis

26 May 2021

Integrated thinking across an organization is essential to create a must-read report. Analysis of 14 company’s annual integrated reports by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) reveals that while there are clear opportunities in integrated thinking to help define purpose and understand value creation, the proliferation of reporting frameworks, recommendations and standards is making …

Munich Airport manages its impact using integrated thinking

25 May 2021

The <IR> Business Network’s Integrated Thinking & Strategy Group publishes its latest case study on integrated thinking in action from Munich Airport. Flughafen München GmbH, founded in 1949, operates Munich Airport – the second largest airport in Germany. As a full-service operator it provides services in every area of airport management. Integrated thinking has supported …

IIRC Newsletter

14 May 2021

The latest news and developments. In this newsletter published May 2021: You’re invited: Join our lively online event focused on creating value and managing impact through integrated sustainability disclosure Integrated thinking in action: Latest case study on Italian aerospace, defence and security, Leonardo IIRC welcomes the multi-capital approach outlined in Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive proposals …

EU Green Week 2021: ACCA, IIRC and SASB webinar

13 May 2021

To combat climate change and work towards the objectives of the UN SDGs and of the Paris Agreement, it is vital to establish a global approach for integrated decision-making, resource-allocation, measurement and tracking that can steer the change that is needed. Against the backdrop of Covid-19 and the changing shape of markets and global value …

Understanding and engaging stakeholders – A board’s role in Higher Education (HE)

7 May 2021 in Blog posts

Integrated reporting is about more than the production of a report; it is a tool to help organizations think about how they create value and articulate that value to all their stakeholders. Equally, understanding and engaging all stakeholders is about more than just marketing and communication; it helps an organization build trust and make informed …

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