The Corporate Sustainability Professional’s Guide to Better Data Management

Until recently, corporate sustainability programs were considered something only a handful of forward-thinking companies took on. Now, corporate sustainability has fast-tracked its way into the mainstream, in part thanks to the tools, technology, and data used to measure program success. Corporate transparency and sustainability reporting are becoming increasingly important for investors and shareholders. However, when seeking best practices for sustainability programs, most sustainability professionals overlook the importance of data. As a result, many sustainability managers still struggle to unlock the full potential that this data has to offer.

Contents

• Corporate Sustainability Programs: A Market Pulse
• Why Data Holds the Key to Sustainability Program Success
• Reality Strikes: Sustainability Data Management Challenges
• How to Bridge the Data Management Gaps to Achieve Program Success
• Above and Beyond: The Downstream Benefits of Improved Data Management
• How Will Improved Data Management Impact Your Sustainability Program?