Report Overview
Report Overview
Report Overview
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT
Report Overview
An annual sustainability report is an essential document that outlines a company's efforts to
promote environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability.
Reporting on sustainability is slowly becoming a legal requirement. For instance, the European Union
passed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive in 2023, requiring all publicly listed
companies and SMEs to report on their environmental and social impact regularly. Standards and
frameworks exist to aid in writing these reports. This Canva Doc was created in alignment with the
Global Reporting Initiative standards, but there are other frameworks to explore.
Begin by introducing the company and its commitment to sustainability. Then, provide an overview
of the key sections of the report.
Management
Company Profile Performance Outlook Conclusion
Approach
Company Profile
SOLIS & MYERS
Begin by introducing the company and its commitment to sustainability. Describe the company's
organizational profile, including its size, structure, and location, as well as an overview of its main
products or services and its value chain. You may also discuss the company's key stakeholders and
how it engages with them.
Who we are
Start this section with a brief company overview, including your mission, vision, and stakeholders.
How long have you been in business? How large is your operation? Where are you located? How
diverse is your workforce? These will give your readers an idea of your scope and reach.
We hold market share in three continents but capitalize on different strengths per region.
Services Distribution
Manufacturing
Services
Distribution Manufacturing
Distribution Services
Manufacturing
Use the power of data storytelling through interactive charts! This treemap chart is ideal for grouping
data by hierarchy, into groups and subgroups of information. Readers can tap on a section to zoom in
and learn more - bringing the numbers to life! Accompany your chart with a short description to
complement the data and guide your readers as they toggle through the information.
What we do
Share your goals as a company, and the products or services you provide to achieve them.
Management Approach
Discuss the company's sustainability strategy and governance structure. Explain its process for
identifying, prioritizing, and managing sustainability risks and opportunities.
You can highlight how the company integrates sustainability into decision-making processes here,
too, using narrative and visual tools.
A highlight video can give an engaging overview of your management approach
Performance
Zoom in on the company's sustainability performance within the reporting period, including progress
toward goals and targets.
Present key sustainability indicators and data, particularly in environmental impact, social
responsibility, and economic performance.
Environmental Impact
Reduced carbon footprint by 30%
Improved logistics efficiency by 45%
Transitioned 5 out of 10 factories to clean energy
You can discuss each key sustainability indicator more extensively in short but impactful articles.
This is a great way to surface salient points and accompany them with key visuals.
Some prompts that can help: What is the main achievement? What did it take to reach the goal?
What is the impact of the outcome on the business, the people involved, and the industry as a
whole?
Social Responsibility
You can discuss each key sustainability indicator more extensively in short but impactful articles.
This is a great way to surface salient points and accompany them with key visuals.
Some prompts that can help: What is the main achievement? What did it take to reach the goal?
What is the impact of the outcome on the business, the people involved, and the industry as a
whole?
Economic Performance
Profitable for the past seven years
Created 3,000 new jobs
You can discuss each key sustainability indicator more extensively in short but impactful articles.
This is a great way to surface salient points and accompany them with key visuals.
Some prompts that can help: What is the main achievement? What did it take to reach the goal?
What is the impact of the outcome on the business, the people involved, and the industry as a
whole?
Profit has been steady over the past year despite market fluctuations.
Profit in $M
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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 EOY
Add context to the line chart. How has the data changed over time? What may have contributed to
the trends and/or deviations? What other observations are worth highlighting?
Outlook
End the report with an eye toward the future. What are your plans for the coming year? What
learnings will you take with you? What can your readers and stakeholders look forward to as you
continue your mission as a company?
Growth Projections
What measures will your company take to innovate and grow in the industry further? Discuss any
growth strategies and projections here.
Revenues from manufacturing, distribution, and services are on an upward trend yearly.
Revenue in $M
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Year 1 Year 2 Past Year Current Year Projection
Add context to the stacked area chart. How has the data changed over time? What may have
contributed to the trends and/or deviations? What other observations are worth highlighting?
Market Expansion
You can also talk about expansion into different markets, as applicable. Annotated maps can help
readers visualize your growth.
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Sustainability Initiatives
It is crucial to measure and monitor environmental impact to ensure that you are operating your
company sustainably. This section reports on any sustainability initiatives undertaken to ensure that
the planet is not sacrificed in pursuit of profit.
Reduction Investing in better waste management options
Reducing fuel consumption by making distribution channels more
efficient
Eliminating unneeded packaging
Conclusion
Summarize the report's key findings and takeaways, and Complete Financial Report
acknowledge the stakeholders and partners who contributed to
the report. Carbon Footprint Data
Report
End with a call to action for continued sustainability efforts and
include links to any relevant supplementary material.
Other links
Contact
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Phone: 123-456-7890
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