The 2012 Ceres conference highlighted the evolving practice of sustainability reporting and its relationship to financial reporting. With major corporate resources dedicated to financial controls and reporting, sustainability reporting is still a lesser focus. But, all signs point to changing expectations and a likely shift by companies over time. While there are competing visions for the future of reporting as a whole, here are some clear takeaways.

A review of Fortune 200 and other leading companies reveals distinct trends in corporate reporting. The move online is accelerating and expanding. Print remains vital, albeit in smaller print runs and often in conjunction with increasingly robust online reports. More companies are issuing responsibility reports. And, integrated reporting has taken a significant step forward, following the example of a number of industry leaders.

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This event featured a look at trends in corporate reporting for 2010 with a special focus on integrated reporting, featuring senior executives from Pfizer sharing their experience.

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Many companies have come to realize it is no longer optional to address sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The SEC now requires disclosure on the impact of climate change. Fully 80% of Global Fortune 250 companies report Responsibility data, and 50% cited direct economic factors as a key motivator (source: 2008 KPMG Fortune 250 survey). There is a lot of buzz about integrated reporting, but without a consensus on reporting standards you may be asking, should I produce one document, or two?