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Materiality Assessment

The process of identifying and determining the most significant economic, environmental, and social impacts of an organization, including its human rights impacts, to inform sustainability reporting and disclosure

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Sustainability Reporting
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Materiality assessment is a vital process in sustainability reporting that helps organizations identify and prioritize the most significant issues affecting their stakeholders. By understanding what matters most to stakeholders, companies can align their strategies with societal expectations and enh...

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Key Terms

Materiality
The significance of an issue to stakeholders and its potential impact on the organization.

Example: Climate change is a material issue for companies in the energy sector.

Stakeholder
Any individual or group that has an interest in the activities and performance of a company.

Example: Employees, customers, and investors are all stakeholders.

Sustainability Reporting
The practice of disclosing a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

Example: Annual sustainability reports detail a company's impact on the environment.

Risk Management
The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.

Example: Companies assess risks related to climate change to mitigate potential financial losses.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
An international independent organization that provides a framework for sustainability reporting.

Example: Many companies use GRI standards to report their sustainability efforts.

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
An organization that develops and maintains sustainability accounting standards for public companies.

Example: SASB standards help investors understand the sustainability risks of companies.

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Key Concepts

Stakeholder EngagementSustainability IssuesReporting StandardsRisk Management