DESIGN MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT IMPACT ASPECT OF YOUR ANNUAL REPORT

Let’s just stick a collage and a stock pic on the cover with a quote from Maya Angelou? No. Your cover and whole design of your annual or integrated report is more important than you think. It serves as a powerful communication tool that conveys your company’s performance, vision, and values to stakeholders; and since […]

THE EVOLUTION OF CHANGE WITHIN THE SIX CAPITALS

We’re not talking about London, New York, Paris, Rome, Sydney and, of course, Joburg here. The six capitals of integrated reporting originate from the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), which developed the concept as part of its efforts to create a global framework for integrated reporting. The IIRC was formed in 2010, bringing together regulators, investors, […]

SHOULD YOU LET AI HELP YOU WITH YOUR INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT?

Your trusty digital sidekick, or emotionless and creativeless robot? It’s report season, and you’re tempted to let ChatGPT do some of the hard work for you. Need a section on sustainability metrics? Done in seconds. Need background on sustainability? Gotcha. Suddenly deadlines seem less terrifying, and your coffee breaks more luxurious. But it’s not personal, […]

ARE WE ALL GUILTY OF A LITTLE GREENWASHING?

The trend towards greater transparency and accountability in corporate reporting is growing, driven by both regulatory requirements and increasing stakeholder demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. Greenwashing, making misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or company practice, is becoming more prevalent as pressure mounts on companies to reduce their environmental […]