Briefly
Why
- Mitigating regulatory risks and securing a social license to operate
- Setting improvement targets which in turn drive efficiencies
- Encouraging the companies to develop strategies for the long term
- Improving operational efficiency and reducing costs by streamlining processes through more sustainable practices
- Tapping into new financial instruments that are linked to sustainability performance
- Exploring innovative technologies and business models that generate new market opportunities
- Cultivating positive brand recognition for being a socially active and environmentally friendly organization
- Improving stakeholder and investor confidence
Description
There are many frameworks, standards and guidelines are available for preparing sustainability reports. The main frameworks are the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has also mandated Business Reporting and Sustainability Reporting for 1000 Listed companies and provided their framework.
URS ME provide advisory services to the corporates for preparing Sustainability Reports under GRI Framework. URS is also a third party accredited agency to provide Assurance to the Sustainability Reports. URS Successfully Completed Assurance on Sustainability Report Impact Assessment of Sustainable Development projects URS is also completed Impact Assessment of CSR projects.
How URS can help Corporate on Sustainability Reporting Frameworks.
1) Assist to the Corporates to choose right framework for Sustainability Reporting
2) Collect, Manage and Analyze Environment, Social, Governance and Economy Data for accurate disclosures
3) Manage Corporates disclosures submission to the GRI, CDP, EcoVadis, SEBI, etc.
4) Assist Corporates to contribute in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
5) Provided third party assurance to Sustainability Report.