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Adopt good practice sustainability reporting
Purpose and impact in sustainability reporting
Type of Resource
Guidance documentation
Source
PwC
What does it do?
Provides an overview of good practice sustainability reporting including covering some quick and useful tips on setting KPIs and targets, putting in place governance and reporting on the SDGs.
Why use it?
Sound advice on how to conduct sustainability reporting within your organisation.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All
How to access it
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Impact Management Project website
Type of Resource
Guidance website
Source
Impact Management Project
What does it do?
The Impact Management Project (IMP) is a forum for organisations to build consensus on how to measure, compare and report impacts on environmental and social issues. Brings together a Practitioner Community of over 2,000 organisations to debate and find consensus (norms) on impact management techniques. Provides webinars and publications on best practice sustainability measuring and reporting.
Why use it?
Dedicated page of resources and examples that has been developed to support enterprises and investors to better understand their impacts on people and the planet.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All
How to access it
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SmartWaste
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
Delivered by bre
What does it do?
Enter data on to an online platform to ascertain your project's environmental impacts, provide a breakdown of waste, highlight areas for improvement and savings (including time and money) and set new targets. The platform can run various reports at project, business unit or company level to compare performance against targets and BREEAM industry standards. Training also available via the website.
Why use it?
Ability to be able to create a baseline, set targets, track and provide improvement plans throughout your project's lifecycle. Can also gain a clear understanding of your anticipated waste.
Accessibility
Free demo available. Membership is renewed yearly. There are a number of membership levels available. Contact the SmartSite Team for quotes. Training also available.
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
Construction
How to access it
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SDG Action Manager
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
UN Global Compact in collaboration with B Lab
What does it do?
New impact management solution tool that guides users through an easy to follow self-assessment process to set clear goals on the SDGs, benchmark against industry standards, continue to track progress and identify improvement areas. In addition, the tool provides access to a curated portfolio of tools, guidance material and resources.
Why use it?
Question led self-assessment to support users to establish the right SDG priorities for their project. The tool then generates visually appealing performance dashboards and reports.
Accessibility
Fully accessible.Required to use the following supported browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Edge
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Pre-requisites to use
Undertake the ‘Managing Corporate Sustainability Performance Through the New SDG Action Manager’ training module. Access via the UN Global Compact academy at https://academy.unglobalcompact.org.
Sector
All
How to access it
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SDG Compass
Type of Resource
Guidance documentation
Source
Developed by GRI, the UN Global Compact and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
What does it do?
Guidance document that supports companies in aligning their strategies with the SDGs and in measuring and managing their contribution. The guide follows 5 steps for companies to maximize their contribution to the SDGs. The tool also contains a live inventory of existing business indicators from relevant and widely-recognised sources as well as a live inventory of business tools (currently 60) to support particular sectors.
Why use it?
Follow a structured approach to aligning your project's business case with the SDGs and benefit from the opportunities the SDGs present. Fairly concise 30 page document and relatively easy to follow. Designed at an organisational level but can be adapted to project level.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all.
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All