Understanding Integrated Reporting: The Concise Guide to Integrated Thinking and the Future of Corporate Reporting

by Carol Adams

Integrated Reporting is the big new development in corporate reporting that everyone is talking about. Why? Quite simply, marks a paradigm shift in the way companies and other organisations think about business models and the creation of value. promotes long term thinking about value-creation and stewardship across a broad base of interdependent capitals -- financial, manufactured, human, intellectual, natural, and social and relationship. With updated references and case studies to take account of the latest developments in , this book provides a practical and expert distillation of for professionals. Internationally renowned sustainability reporting expert and accountant Dr Carol Adams explains in simple terms what is and how to do it; how it links with other reporting frameworks and what it means in terms of thinking and processes. You'll also get a clear business case for and insights and best practice examples from leading integrated reporters. is not just for companies. This book demonstrates how integrated thinking and can benefit many other organisations whose success and influence depends on relationships and partnerships.

71 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013