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The Book on Sustainability Reporting: Everything You Need to Write Impactful Reports
The Book on Sustainability Reporting covers everything from the basics and history of sustainability reports to the latest trends and technologies. Learn to navigate the complexities of data management, stakeholder engagement, and materiality assessments. This book provides practical steps to create clear, concise, and impactful reports that build trust and accountability. Whether you're starting out or looking to enhance your skills, this guide is an essential resource for effective sustainability reporting.
The content delves into the background of reporting, relevant frameworks, and key terms, then addresses report structuring techniques, communicating sustainability performance, and engaging stakeholders. It also highlights evolving trends and future considerations for sustainability reporting. The goal is to help you create a compelling sustainability report that showcases your organization's strategy and key initiatives, inspiring a shared commitment to sustainability among all stakeholders.
Who's This Book Ideal For?This book is perfect for anyone grappling with sustainability or ESG reporting matters or preparing a standalone sustainability report, sometimes called an impact report or an ESG report. It's invaluable for those seeking to understand sustainability frameworks and guidelines, compile solid reports, format them effectively, and develop subsequent communication deliverables.
While the book is geared more towards corporate communication professionals, it is equally valuable for individuals in marketing, public relations, human resources, and other fields impacted by sustainability communication and reporting. It focuses on organizations at the beginning of the sustainability reporting process, those needing a structure for a standalone report to initiate or kickstart their sustainability communication, and those who may not yet be obliged to report extensively.
The content delves into the background of reporting, relevant frameworks, and key terms, then addresses report structuring techniques, communicating sustainability performance, and engaging stakeholders. It also highlights evolving trends and future considerations for sustainability reporting. The goal is to help you create a compelling sustainability report that showcases your organization's strategy and key initiatives, inspiring a shared commitment to sustainability among all stakeholders.
Who's This Book Ideal For?This book is perfect for anyone grappling with sustainability or ESG reporting matters or preparing a standalone sustainability report, sometimes called an impact report or an ESG report. It's invaluable for those seeking to understand sustainability frameworks and guidelines, compile solid reports, format them effectively, and develop subsequent communication deliverables.
While the book is geared more towards corporate communication professionals, it is equally valuable for individuals in marketing, public relations, human resources, and other fields impacted by sustainability communication and reporting. It focuses on organizations at the beginning of the sustainability reporting process, those needing a structure for a standalone report to initiate or kickstart their sustainability communication, and those who may not yet be obliged to report extensively.
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2024
About the author
Elizabeth Bethlehem (née Joss)
6 books14 followersElizabeth Joss is a South African writer, communication consultant, and teacher living in The Hague, the Netherlands. She is the founder of WordWorx, a content marketing agency serving clients in the Benelux region.
She holds a Master’s degree in English Studies from Stellenbosch University, a PGCE in English and Technology Education from UNISA, and the BKE higher education teaching qualification from The Hague University of Applied Sciences. She has also completed a Creative Writing for Teachers course at the University of Cambridge and holds a TEFL certificate.
Her work spans creative writing and practical guides, including 101 Tips for Moving to the Netherlands and The Book on Sustainability Reporting. As a former lecturer, she cares deeply about media and information literacy. Mum Says We’ll ChatGPT It! brings that passion to families and classrooms: it shows children how to ask good questions, think carefully, and check their facts.
When she is not writing, Elizabeth enjoys reading memoirs, exploring museums, and indulging in a strong cup of coffee.
Find Elizabeth online: elizabethjoss.com
She holds a Master’s degree in English Studies from Stellenbosch University, a PGCE in English and Technology Education from UNISA, and the BKE higher education teaching qualification from The Hague University of Applied Sciences. She has also completed a Creative Writing for Teachers course at the University of Cambridge and holds a TEFL certificate.
Her work spans creative writing and practical guides, including 101 Tips for Moving to the Netherlands and The Book on Sustainability Reporting. As a former lecturer, she cares deeply about media and information literacy. Mum Says We’ll ChatGPT It! brings that passion to families and classrooms: it shows children how to ask good questions, think carefully, and check their facts.
When she is not writing, Elizabeth enjoys reading memoirs, exploring museums, and indulging in a strong cup of coffee.
Find Elizabeth online: elizabethjoss.com
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February 17, 2026
practical and accessible guide for students and professionals navigating sustainability, ESG, and corporate governance coursework. Academia delivers a structured, step-by-step approach to understanding how sustainability reports are conceptualized, written, and aligned with global expectations.
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