Sustainability Report (Part 2)

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Need to report your sustainability efforts to key stakeholders? Most companies make ESG reports public, and public companies may soon be required by law to provide them by the SEC. Download our Sustainability Report (Part 2) presentation template to easily highlight the core goals, actions and implementation of your ESG efforts.

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How can the provided presentation template aid in the implementation of ESG efforts?

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The provided presentation template can aid in the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) efforts by providing a structured format to highlight the core goals, actions, and implementation strategies. It can help in organizing and presenting the information in a clear and concise manner, making it easier for stakeholders to understand the company's sustainability efforts. It can also save time and resources by providing a ready-to-use format for reporting.

What are the potential legal requirements for public companies regarding ESG reporting?

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The potential legal requirements for public companies regarding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting can vary based on the jurisdiction. However, there is a growing trend towards mandatory ESG reporting. In the United States, for instance, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering making ESG reporting mandatory for public companies. This would require companies to disclose information about their environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices. The exact requirements can vary, but they typically include details about a company's carbon footprint, waste management, energy use, labor practices, diversity and inclusion efforts, and board structure.

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The template includes slides on GHG Emissions Throughout the Value Chain, matrixes for Materiality and Sustainability Development Goals, Consumer Willingness to Pay, Sustainability Strategy Promotion Structure, an Environmental Action Plan, Social Contribution, Development Highlights, Promotion Structure, and timelines on Team Education and Impact Minimization. Plus, we cover how oil companies like Exxon, BP, and Shell have addressed their own sustainability efforts.

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What are the practical applications of the Sustainability Report template in the oil industry?

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The Sustainability Report template can be used in the oil industry to report on various aspects of sustainability efforts. It includes slides on GHG Emissions Throughout the Value Chain, Materiality and Sustainability Development Goals, Consumer Willingness to Pay, and an Environmental Action Plan. It can also be used to highlight Social Contributions and Development Highlights. The template can be used to structure the promotion of the company's sustainability strategy and to create timelines for Team Education and Impact Minimization. It also provides examples of how major oil companies like Exxon, BP, and Shell have addressed their own sustainability efforts.

Are there any case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of the Sustainability Report template?

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While the content does not provide specific case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of the Sustainability Report template, it does mention how oil companies like Exxon, BP, and Shell have addressed their own sustainability efforts. These could potentially serve as case studies. However, the effectiveness of a Sustainability Report largely depends on how well it is tailored to the company's specific context and how effectively it communicates the company's sustainability efforts to its stakeholders.

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GHG emissions throughout the value chain

The most important element of any Sustainability Report is a thorough account of the organization's greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain. This visualization separates the value chain into three key components at the top, with the scope of emissions listed underneath. Use a GHG emissions calculator to break down each percent of total emissions and plug them into this visualization to share with external stakeholders. (Slide 9)

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What might be the implications if public companies are required by law to provide Sustainability Reports?

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If public companies are required by law to provide Sustainability Reports, it could have several implications. Firstly, it would increase transparency and accountability, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions. It could also drive companies to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. However, it might also increase administrative burden and costs for companies, especially smaller ones, due to the need for data collection, analysis, and report preparation. Furthermore, there could be challenges related to standardization and comparability of reports across different companies and sectors.

Why is it important to share the breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions with external stakeholders?

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Sharing the breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions with external stakeholders is important for several reasons. Firstly, it promotes transparency and trust, showing that the organization is aware of its environmental impact and is taking steps to measure and manage it. Secondly, it allows stakeholders to make informed decisions and assessments about the organization's sustainability efforts. Lastly, it may be a legal requirement for some organizations, as environmental regulations and reporting standards continue to evolve.

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• Scope 1 covers "direct emissions" from operations, like owned assets such as buildings, equipment or vehicles that burn fuel.
• Scope 2 covers indirect emissions created from purchased energy to power buildings and vehicles.
• Scope 3 includes all indirect emissions associated with upstream and downstream operations. This is usually the largest contributor, typically 90% of a company's emissions.
• Scope 3 Upstream comes first in the value chain and covers emissions created by production activities like material or goods procurement, services purchased, or employee commutes and business travel.
• Scope 3 Downstream emissions are those that come from the transportation of goods to customers, or the use of sold products and the waste they create.

Exxon Mobil case study

Even oil companies are tracking their GHG emissions now. For example, the oil company Exxon Mobil recently made a pledge to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through electrification of operations with renewable power. However, other oil companies like Shell, BP and Equinor all made plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions with investments in carbon capture, reforestation, or the sale of hydrocarbon businesses to invest more in renewable sources. Exxon is now a target of activist investors and will likely be pushed harder to accelerate its divestment efforts.

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Materiality matrix

This materiality matrix visualization can be used to prioritize ESG topics to dedicate resources to. It visualizes sustainability across two dimensions: the importance of an activity to stakeholders on the vertical axis, and the amount of impact to a business on the horizontal.

A key on the right indicates which topics cover governance, people and safety, and environmental topics. Execs should focus on the top right quadrant because it has the largest importance to stakeholders as well as the largest business impact. This doesn't mean topics in lower quadrants don't matter, but the quadrant helps you triage tasks to address first. (Slide 15)

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Sustainability development goals

In this sustainable development goal slide, the icons at the top correlate to the top 17 goals adopted by the UN as part of its 2030 Sustainability agenda. In order to evaluate and demonstrate your ESG credibility, execs can plug in their organization's progress.

The lefthand column features development areas to innovate, while the key at the top right indicates the organization's level of completion towards each goal. The total contribution at the bottom provides a benchmark for the organization's overall contribution towards each category. (Slide 16)

Consumer willingness

Last, this trend board can visualize data across regions to share with stakeholders. Across each continent, a piechart dictates different years for comparison to show growth across consumer willingness to pay more for sustainable goods and services. This helps prove to your stakeholders that resources and investments put into sustainability are backed up by data and meet market demand, and if you don't invest, you could lose your competitive edge. (Slide 10)

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How can the Timelines on Team Education and Impact Minimization be utilized in ESG reporting?

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Timelines on Team Education and Impact Minimization can be utilized in ESG reporting to provide a clear and concise overview of the company's sustainability efforts. The timeline for Team Education can highlight the steps taken to educate the team about sustainability practices, the progress made, and the future plans. This can demonstrate the company's commitment to sustainability and its integration into the company culture. The timeline for Impact Minimization can outline the measures taken to minimize the environmental and social impact of the company's operations, the results achieved, and the future goals. This can show the company's proactive approach to reducing its environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.

What are some ways to visualize a Sustainability Report?

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There are several ways to visualize a Sustainability Report. You can use graphs and charts to represent data related to environmental impact, social contribution, and development highlights. Timelines can be used to show progress in team education and impact minimization. You can also use infographics to present complex data in a simplified and engaging manner. Remember, the key is to make the information easy to understand for your stakeholders.

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Conclusion

ESG efforts these days are now non-negotiable, but they're also a competitive advantage. The stocks of companies with high ESG ratings rose 23% in 2021, their highest annual gain ever, and Bloomberg projects global ESG assets could surpass $53 trillion by 2025. Plus, while market trends are dictating these changes now, regulations will soon catch up.

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