Company Sustainability Analysis

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What is the definition of sustainability given by the selected company?

The definition of sustainability as defined by the selected company.

Identify the top 3 megatrends for the company selected and describe them taking into consideration the company business model.

The top 3 megatrends relevant to the company and their relation to the business model.

Are these megatrends properly considered by the company?

True (A)

In relation to the megatrends identified, what are the 3 main risks of your company? And compare with the information reported by the company selected.

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Describe the main company stakeholders and stakeholder engagement process (including the different approaches of engagement for at least 3 categories of stakeholders).

<p>Description of the main stakeholders and the engagement process, detailing at least 3 categories of stakeholders and their engagement approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prepare the list of material issues for the company. Assess the impact of these issues for stakeholders.

<p>List of material issues and their assessed impact on stakeholders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assess the impact of these issues on the company. Prepare/analyze the materiality matrix.

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DOUBLE MATERIALITY – verify if your company reports this information.

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Identify and report the main impacts, risks, and opportunities related to double materiality.

<p>Identification of the impacts, risks, and opportunities associated with double materiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does the selected company prepare a sustainability plan?

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Is it integrated or separate from the business plan?

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Does the business plan have sustainability objectives?

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What are the main targets of the company?

<p>The primary goals and targets related to sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are the SMART goals?

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Check whether they are aligned with the megatrends, the risks and the material issues previously identified.

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Identify the 3 targets related to megatrends, risks, and material issues. Possibly a target for each ESG element.

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Read the SDGs, which are relevant for the selected company and which targets/indicators?

<p>Relevant SDGs and their specific targets/indicators for the company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does the selected company present the UN COP?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the UN COP main elements?

<p>The main elements of the company's UN COP presentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do your company report sustainability in the company institutional website? Can you suggest some areas for improvement?

<p>Description of the company's sustainability reporting on its website and suggested areas for improvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the human rights approach of the selected company according to UNGP Framework?

<p>The company's human rights approach based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are there areas for improvement in the company's human rights approach? If yes, which ones?

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In your opinion which is the most relevant initiative disclosed and why?

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Is there a link to the SDGs?

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Describe the circular economy approach of your company selected.

<p>The circular economy practices and strategies implemented by the company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify areas for improvements in the company's circular economy approach

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Describe a company projected or, if is not present, propose one project relevant for circular economy (including a communication campaign)

<p>Description of an existing or proposed project that promotes circular economy principles, along with a communication strategy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does your company work on digital sustainability? Describe the main actions in place or should be implemented

<p>The company's strategies and initiatives related to digital sustainability, including current actions and suggested improvements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is your company a benefit corporation / Bcorp?

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What are the main benefits for your company to be a B Corp/Benefit Corporation? or to be a BCorp/Benefit Corporation in the future?

<p>The advantages of B Corp certification for the company, such as enhanced reputation, stakeholder trust, and access to impact investors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is your company certified SA800?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is your company listed in one or more ESG rating/raking/indexes?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does your company use sustainable finance instruments?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can you suggest some sustainable finance instruments for your company to use and why?

<p>Recommendations for specific sustainable finance instruments that the company could use, along with justifications for their relevance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taking into consideration the main activities of your company, please define a brief for a sustainable event (you can select the goal of the event as you want).

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Flashcards

Company Profile

Overview describing business, location, and main data.

Definition of Sustainability

Understanding how a selected company defines sustainability.

Megatrends

Top three significant trends impacting the selected company.

Company Risks

Main risks associated with identified megatrends.

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Stakeholders

Individuals/groups affected by or involved in the company.

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Stakeholder Engagement

Process of interacting with different stakeholders.

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Material Issues

Key issues impacting stakeholders and the company.

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Materiality Matrix

Visual representation of prioritized material issues.

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Double Materiality

Considering both financial and non-financial impacts.

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Sustainability Plan

A strategy outlining sustainability goals and objectives.

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SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound objectives.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Global goals established by the UN for a better future.

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UN COP

United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate action.

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GRI Standards

Global guidelines for sustainability reporting.

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Sustainability Reporting

Document detailing company's sustainability practices and goals.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Metrics used to measure success in sustainability initiatives.

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Human Rights Approach

How a company addresses human rights per UNGP framework.

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Circular Economy

An economic system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources.

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Digital Sustainability

Company's approach towards sustainable use of digital technologies.

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Benefit Corporation (B Corp)

A type of company that balances purpose and profit.

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SA800 Certification

Certification for organizations meeting certain social accountability standards.

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ESG Ratings

Scores evaluating a company's Environmental, Social, and Governance performance.

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Sustainable Finance Instruments

Financial tools supporting sustainable development.

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Sustainable Event Brief

Outline for organizing an event that promotes sustainability goals.

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Study Notes

Company Sustainability Analysis

  • Company Selection: Choose a company and prepare its profile (business, location, etc.)
  • Sustainability Definition: Understand the company's definition of sustainability.
  • Megatrends: Identify the top 3 megatrends relevant to the company's business model. Analyze if the company considers them appropriately. Also identify the three main risks related to those megatrends.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Describe the company's main stakeholders and engagement processes. Include detailed approaches for at least 3 categories of stakeholders.
  • Material Issues: List the material issues for the company. Assess their impact on stakeholders and the company itself. If not all information is available, make hypotheses.
  • Materiality Matrix: Create a materiality matrix. Analyze and compare results, report similarities and differences, alignment/misalignment with the company's report and the SASB list (explain any observed differences).
  • Double Materiality: Evaluate if the company reports double materiality (impacts, risks, and opportunities) and report findings.
  • Sustainability Plan: Analyze if the company has a sustainability plan, whether it is integrated or separate from the business plan and if it has sustainability objectives. Identify the company's main targets and assess if they are SMART. Check if they are aligned with megatrends, risks, and material issues.
  • ESG Targets and SDGs: Identify relevant SDGs and corresponding targets/indicators aligned with the company's sustainability targets, risks, and issues.
  • UN COP: Identify if the company presents the UN COP and the key elements.

Reporting

  • GRI Standards: Search for GRI Standards Online and reports for the chosen company and review the Methodological Note, Materiality Analysis, and GRI Content Index.
  • Sustainability Report: Identify two key material topics in the sustainability report using the content Index. Read the pages on those topics and identify the KPIs used.
  • Qualitative & Quantitative Improvements: Suggest improvements regarding qualitative and quantitative sustainability information as per GRI Reporting Principles.
  • Company Website: Analyze how the company reports sustainability on its institutional website: Identify areas for improvement.

Additional Analysis

  • Human Rights: Describe the company's human rights approach, identify areas for improvement, relevant initiatives and link to the SDGs. If no information is available, propose a roadmap.
  • Circular Economy: Describe the company's approach to circular economy. If no approach is evident, suggest a relevant project.
  • Digital Sustainability: Analyze the company's work on digital sustainability, outline existing/potential actions and highlight areas for improvement.
  • Benefit Corporation/B Corp: Determine if the company is a benefit corporation/BCorp and describe the potential benefits of such a designation or achieving BCorp status.
  • SA800 Certification: Determine if the company is certified SA800.
  • ESG Ratings: Determine if the company is listed in any ESG ratings/ranking indexes. Sustainability finance instruments should also be explored.
  • Sustainable Event Brief: Define a brief for a sustainable event.

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