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Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure
Expert sustainability reporting across GRI, SASB, CSRD, TCFD, and ISSB frameworks — turning data into compelling stakeholder narratives.
Service Details
Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure
Navigate the complex landscape of sustainability reporting frameworks with confidence. We help you produce transparent, credible reports that meet investor expectations, satisfy regulatory requirements, and tell your authentic sustainability story.
With CSRD mandating detailed ESRS disclosures, SEC climate rules finalized, and ISSB creating global baseline standards, your sustainability report is one of your most scrutinized communications. It needs to be accurate, comprehensive, and genuinely reflective of your performance.
What We Do
Framework Navigation: We help you determine which frameworks apply — GRI, SASB, ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, TCFD, CDP, UN Global Compact — and build a unified data collection system feeding multiple outputs from a single source of truth.
Data Collection & Validation: We design workflows that reach the right people, include validation checks at each step, and provide calculation methodologies for complex metrics like Scope 3 emissions and supply chain due diligence.
Story Development: Our writing team crafts narratives that explain why numbers look the way they do, what you're doing about them, and where you're headed — turning data into compelling stories without sacrificing rigor.
Assurance Coordination: We prepare evidence packs, respond to verifier queries, and coordinate with assurance providers to make the process smoother and more likely to result in unqualified opinions.
Beyond the Annual Report: Integrated reporting, real-time digital disclosure, investor-specific communications, and internal board-level dashboards that turn sustainability data into decision-making tools.
Deliverables:
- Publishable Sustainability Report (Annual/Integrated)
- Framework Crosswalk & Alignment Map
- Data Collection Templates & Protocols
- Visualizations, Infographics & Data Stories
- Management Letter with Improvement Recommendations
- Stakeholder Q&A Talking Points
Included Services:
- GRI Standards Reporting (Universal, Sector, Topic)
- SASB / ISSB Standards Alignment
- CSRD / ESRS Compliance Preparation
- TCFD Climate Disclosure
- CDP Climate, Water & Forests Response
- UN Global Compact Communication on Progress
- Data Collection Systems & Workflows
- Assurance Readiness & Coordination
Common Questions & Answers
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance — three central factors used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a company or investment. Cedar helps organisations turn these metrics into actionable strategy.
Mandatory requirements vary by jurisdiction and company size. The EU's CSRD, SEC climate disclosure rules, and similar frameworks are expanding rapidly. Cedar helps you determine which regulations apply and builds a compliance roadmap tailored to your business.
A baseline assessment typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on data availability and organisational complexity. Cedar's streamlined framework reduces what traditionally takes months into an efficient, audit-ready process.
We support SASB, GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, UNPRI, and more. Our team maps your reporting needs to the most relevant standards so you're never doing duplicate work.
Absolutely. Our deliverables meet the rigour demanded by institutional investors, rating agencies (MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P), and debt capital markets. Several clients have credited Cedar reports with accelerating their green financing efforts.
Yes. Cedar serves clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Our frameworks are jurisdiction-agnostic and adapt to local regulatory landscapes while maintaining global best practices.
Every engagement begins with a discovery phase to understand your maturity level, industry context, and specific goals. From there we build a tailored programme — ranging from gap analyses and data systems audits to full strategy development and board-level training.
We implement robust data collection protocols, automated validation checks, and clear audit trails. Our approach is designed from the ground up to withstand both internal and external assurance, so you can report with confidence.
Yes — capability-building is core to our mission. We offer workshops, playbooks, and embedded coaching that transition your team from reactive compliance to proactive ESG leadership, typically within two quarters.
Reach out via our contact form or schedule a discovery call. We'll start with a no-obligation conversation about your goals, challenges, and timeline, then propose a scope of work tailored to you.
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