A sustainability report is a comprehensive document that outlines a company's performance in environmental, social, and governance

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Cola company they are considering making a financial investment. Due to the seemingly complex nature of the report, they have hired you to undertake an evaluation of the credibility of the report to assist them in making an investment decision. The final section of the report will be an evaluation of the quality of the report. briefly identify the products or services they provide.

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with explanation

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$$Has the report been endorsed by senior

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level executives of the company? Explain.

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$$Is there an informative executive summary?

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$$Have sustainability initiatives been integrated in the core business strategy of the company? If so

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$$describe the nature of the integration. For example, is sustainability a key component of the strategic plan and

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or is there a direct relationship with financial performance.

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$$Is the company responding to a legislative requirement or is this a choice?

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$$Identify and describe any stakeholder participation.

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$$Have all three categories: Environment, Social and Governance been addressed? Explain

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$$Have there been smart goals set for the initiatives? List and describe at least three of the goals.

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$$Describe the metrics

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measurement

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key performance indicators

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$$What are the "reporting standards" being used to inform the external world?

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$$How would rate the quality of this report. Is there anything missing in the report that could have improved the credibility or quality.The final product should be considered a professional report to the client. Do not repeat the questions

in the report. Provide appropriate headings to make it easy for your client to follow and interpret.