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Why sustainability integrity is at a crossroad between aspiration and regulation
Sustainability ambitions now face regulatory scrutiny. Integrity in data and claims is essential.
The report
Sustainability reporting and data integrity are among the top risks organizations face.
Sustainability regulation around the world
Disclosure, due diligence and anti-greenwashing rules are spreading.
Sustainability regulation in the United States
Federal and state requirements are evolving.
Seven areas where organizations struggle most
Strategy, ownership, governance, data, controls, communication and skills.
Putting integrity first from strategy to reporting
Set ambitions and align everyone behind them.
1. Make sustainability a strategic priority and agree on priorities
2. Clarify who owns sustainability
3. Build agile governance that can adapt as rules change
4. Implement robust reporting processes
5. Communicate clearly to build trust
Summary
Integrity turns sustainability aspiration into credible action.
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