Corporate Sustainability Frameworks (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)

BENEFITS OF THIS POWERPOINT DOCUMENT

1. Provides top 20 corporate sustainability frameworks and standards that serve as rough orientation for business leaders, C-Suite and other experts.
2. Includes frameworks and standards from UNGC, ISSB, GRI, CDP, TCFD, CSRD, SASB, IIRC, DJSI and more.
3. These frameworks are based on the level of global influence and applicability.

BUSINESS FRAMEWORK POWERPOINT DIAGRAMS PPT DESCRIPTION

Editor Summary A 130-slide PowerPoint compilation presenting the top 20 corporate sustainability frameworks and standards, developed by Operational Excellence Consulting and a sustainability consultant with global experience at Microsoft and IBM. Read more Covers frameworks such as the SDGs, UNGC, ISSB, GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, SBTi and CDP, and includes templates, diagrams, checklists, roadmaps, and KPIs. Targeted at corporate executives, sustainability consultants, compliance officers and ESG teams for strategic planning, reporting, and stakeholder workshops; sold as a digital download on Flevy.

Use this collection when an organization must align strategy, reporting, or certifications to global sustainability standards—common triggers include regulatory changes, preparing ESG disclosures, or creating a sustainability roadmap.
  C-suite sustainability leads translating corporate strategy into SDG-aligned objectives and investor-facing disclosures.
  Compliance officers preparing CSRD- or TCFD-aligned reporting and cross-referencing ISSB and GRI requirements.
  Sustainability consultants mapping client reporting obligations to appropriate frameworks and selecting KPI sets.
  ESG teams designing implementation roadmaps and selecting metrics for performance tracking.
The approach—framework comparison, roadmap development, KPI selection, and stakeholder engagement—follows standard framework-led assessment and roadmap-driven implementation used in sustainability advisory.

Read Marcus Overview

This presentation compiles top 20 corporate sustainability frameworks and standards (based on the level of global influence and applicability), offering valuable insights for business leaders, C-suite executives, and experts. Please note, the slides are meant to complement your presentations and may require additional content for instructional purposes.

Corporate sustainability frameworks and standards offer organizations a structured approach to integrate sustainability considerations into their business practices. They encompass guidelines and principles to set sustainability goals, measure performance, and report progress to stakeholders.

Examples include the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and ISO 26000 Social Responsibility. These frameworks address various sustainability issues, from environmental impact to social responsibility, ethics, economic development, and governance.

Adopting these frameworks yields several benefits. They provide a clear roadmap, enabling goal-setting and progress measurement against benchmarks. Additionally, organizations can enhance their reputation and attract socially responsible investors, customers, and employees, fostering better stakeholder relationships.

Overall, corporate sustainability frameworks enable organizations to integrate sustainability into their practices, achieve sustainability goals, and enhance reputation and efficiency.

INCLUDED FRAMEWORKS & STANDARDS:

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – UN's overarching sustainability goals for global impact.
2. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) – Global corporate sustainability initiative aligned with UN goals.
3. World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Compass – High-level corporate sustainability strategy guidance.
4. International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards – Emerging global baseline for sustainability reporting.
5. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) – Most widely used sustainability reporting framework.
6. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) – Industry-specific ESG reporting standards.
7. International Integrated Reporting Framework (<IR> Framework) – Integrated financial and non-financial corporate reporting.
8. Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) – Financial disclosure framework focused on climate risks.
9. EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – Regulatory sustainability disclosure requirements in the EU.
10. Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) – Sets corporate decarbonization targets aligned with climate science.
11. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) – Global disclosure system for environmental impacts.
12. Carbon Trust Standard – Certification for corporate carbon footprint reduction.
13. Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) – Focused on zero waste certification.
14. Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) – Measures corporate sustainability performance for investors.
15. FTSE4Good Index Series – ESG rating used in financial markets.
16. EcoVadis Sustainability Rating – ESG rating system for supply chains.
17. ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility – Guidance on corporate social responsibility (CSR).
18. Social Accountability International (SAI) Social Accountability Standards (SA8000) – Social responsibility and labor standards.
19. B Corp Certification – Certification for socially responsible businesses.
20. Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Ecolabels – Certification for sustainable products.

MARCUS OVERVIEW

This synopsis was written by Marcus [?] based on the analysis of the full 130-slide presentation.

Executive Summary
The Corporate Sustainability Frameworks presentation is a comprehensive collection of PowerPoint diagrams and templates that convey the top 20 corporate sustainability frameworks and standards. Developed by Operational Excellence Consulting, this resource is designed to assist business leaders and executives in understanding and implementing effective sustainability practices. The frameworks included, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), and various reporting standards, provide essential guidance for organizations aiming to enhance their sustainability performance and stakeholder engagement.

Who This Is For and When to Use
•  Corporate executives and C-suite leaders focused on sustainability initiatives
•  Sustainability consultants advising organizations on best practices
•  Compliance officers responsible for regulatory reporting
•  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) teams developing sustainability strategies
•  Business development teams seeking to align with global sustainability standards

Best-fit moments to use this deck:
•  During strategic planning sessions for sustainability initiatives
•  When preparing for sustainability reporting and compliance
•  In workshops aimed at educating teams on sustainability frameworks
•  For stakeholder engagement meetings to discuss sustainability goals

Learning Objectives
•  Define key corporate sustainability frameworks and their relevance
•  Identify the most applicable frameworks for specific organizational contexts
•  Develop a roadmap for implementing sustainability practices
•  Create a strategy for effective sustainability reporting and compliance
•  Establish metrics for measuring sustainability performance
•  Foster stakeholder engagement through transparent sustainability practices

Table of Contents
•  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Overview (page 8)
•  United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Overview (page 14)
•  WBCSD Compass Overview (page 21)
•  International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards Overview (page 28)
•  Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Overview (page 34)
•  Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Overview (page 41)
•  International Integrated Reporting Framework Overview (page 47)
•  Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Overview (page 54)
•  EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Overview (page 63)
•  Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Overview (page 67)
•  Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Overview (page 72)
•  Carbon Trust Standard Overview (page 80)
•  Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Overview (page 85)
•  Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Overview (page 92)
•  FTSE4Good Index Series Overview (page 96)
•  EcoVadis Sustainability Rating Overview (page 100)
•  ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility Overview (page 104)
•  Social Accountability International (SAI) SA8000 Overview (page 113)
•  B Corp Certification Overview (page 116)
•  Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Ecolabels Overview (page 123)

Primary Topics Covered
•  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - A set of 17 global goals aimed at addressing key challenges such as poverty and climate change, adopted by all UN member states.
•  United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) - A framework encouraging businesses to align their operations with ten universal principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
•  WBCSD Compass - A tool to help businesses align their strategies with the SDGs, promoting sustainable practices.
•  International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) - Establishes a global baseline for sustainability disclosures focused on investor needs.
•  Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) - Provides a comprehensive framework for organizations to report their ESG impacts.
•  Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) - Develops industry-specific standards for sustainability reporting.
•  International Integrated Reporting Framework - Integrates financial and non-financial information into a cohesive narrative for corporate reporting.
•  Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) - Offers a framework for companies to disclose climate-related financial risks and opportunities.
•  EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) - Enhances and standardizes sustainability reporting requirements for companies in the EU.
•  Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Guides companies in setting emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science.

Deliverables, Templates, and Tools
•  PowerPoint templates for each sustainability framework
•  Diagrams illustrating key concepts and frameworks
•  Checklists for compliance with various sustainability standards
•  Roadmap templates for implementing sustainability initiatives
•  Metrics and KPIs for measuring sustainability performance

Slide Highlights
•  Overview of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with visual representations
•  Detailed breakdown of the UNGC's ten principles and their implications
•  WBCSD Compass framework illustrating alignment with SDGs
•  ISSB standards consolidating various sustainability reporting requirements
•  GRI standards showcasing the most widely used sustainability reporting framework

Potential Workshop Agenda
Sustainability Frameworks Overview (90 minutes)
•  Introduction to key sustainability frameworks
•  Discussion on the relevance of each framework to participants' organizations
•  Group activity: Identifying applicable frameworks

Implementation Strategies (120 minutes)
•  Developing a sustainability roadmap
•  Establishing metrics for performance measurement
•  Case studies on successful framework implementation

Stakeholder Engagement (60 minutes)
•  Best practices for communicating sustainability efforts
•  Engaging stakeholders in sustainability initiatives
•  Q&A session

Customization Guidance
•  Tailor the presentation to reflect specific industry contexts and organizational priorities
•  Update metrics and KPIs based on organizational goals
•  Incorporate case studies relevant to the audience's sector

Secondary Topics Covered
•  Climate and environmental performance standards
•  ESG ratings and sustainability indexes
•  Social and ethical responsibility standards
•  Sector-specific and product-centric standards

Topic FAQ

What are the main types of corporate sustainability frameworks and how do they differ?

Corporate sustainability frameworks fall into goal-based (e.g., SDGs), principle-based (e.g., UNGC), reporting standards (e.g., GRI, ISSB, SASB), disclosure guidance (e.g., TCFD, CSRD), and certifications/indexes (e.g., B Corp, DJSI, EcoVadis). Each serves a different purpose: goal-setting, principles alignment, disclosure consistency, risk reporting, or external certification; examples include SDGs, UNGC, ISSB, and GRI.

How do ISSB, GRI, and SASB relate to each other in sustainability reporting?

ISSB aims to establish a global baseline focused on investor needs; GRI provides comprehensive reporting on ESG impacts for broader stakeholders; SASB offers industry-specific reporting standards. Organizations often map disclosures across these frameworks to meet different stakeholder needs, including investor-focused ISSB, comprehensive GRI, and industry-level SASB.

What is the role of the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) compared to disclosure platforms like CDP?

SBTi guides companies in setting emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science and the Paris Agreement, whereas CDP provides a global disclosure system for environmental impacts and supply-chain reporting. SBTi focuses on target-setting while CDP focuses on standardized environmental disclosure and transparency.

What should I look for when choosing a sustainability frameworks slide deck or toolkit?

Prioritize coverage of relevant frameworks (reporting standards, disclosure frameworks, certifications), inclusion of practical deliverables (templates, checklists, roadmaps, KPIs), customization guidance, and author credibility. A useful package will explicitly cover major frameworks and include roadmap and KPI templates, such as a deck covering the top 20 frameworks and roadmap templates.

How much time and what team resources are typically needed to adapt a generic frameworks deck for company-specific reporting?

Adapting a generic deck often requires facilitated sessions to assess relevance, select frameworks, and build roadmaps; example workshop modules include a 90-minute overview, a 120-minute implementation session, and a 60-minute stakeholder engagement module, plus follow-up customization by the reporting and sustainability team.

I need to prepare for CSRD reporting—what frameworks and tools should I review first?

For CSRD preparation, review CSRD requirements alongside related disclosure and reporting standards such as ISSB, GRI, SASB and TCFD, and assemble checklists, metrics, and roadmap templates to map controls and disclosures. Relevant resources include CSRD, ISSB, GRI, SASB, TCFD and associated checklist templates.

How should my company choose between pursuing voluntary certifications (B Corp, Carbon Trust) versus focusing on reporting frameworks (GRI, ISSB)?

Certifications like B Corp or Carbon Trust provide external validation and market signals, while reporting frameworks like GRI and ISSB are focused on disclosure and stakeholder transparency. Decide based on objectives: external certification and market positioning versus structured disclosure and investor-aligned reporting, using examples such as B Corp and GRI for guidance.

Are slide decks and templates sufficient to educate teams on sustainability frameworks, or is additional material required?

Slide decks and templates provide structured overviews, diagrams, checklists, and roadmap starters, but are meant to complement presentations and often require additional instructional content, case studies, and customization for industry context; the referenced resource includes a 130-slide deck and top-20 framework coverage.

Document FAQ
These are questions addressed within this presentation.

What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
The SDGs are a set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations to address critical challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, aiming for achievement by 2030.

How can the UN Global Compact (UNGC) benefit my organization?
The UNGC provides a framework for aligning business strategies with universal principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, enhancing corporate sustainability efforts.

What is the purpose of the ISSB?
The ISSB aims to create a comprehensive global baseline for sustainability disclosures, focusing on enhancing transparency and comparability in ESG reporting for investors.

How does the GRI framework assist organizations?
The GRI framework helps organizations measure, manage, and communicate their environmental, social, and governance impacts, promoting transparency and accountability.

What is the significance of the TCFD recommendations?
The TCFD provides guidance for companies to disclose climate-related financial risks and opportunities, fostering transparency and informed decision-making among investors and stakeholders.

How does the CSRD impact reporting requirements?
The CSRD expands sustainability reporting requirements for EU and certain non-EU companies, introducing detailed, standardized ESG disclosures in annual reports.

What is the role of the SBTi?
The SBTi guides companies in setting science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement, ensuring climate commitments are ambitious and evidence-based.

How does the EcoVadis rating work?
EcoVadis assesses companies' sustainability performance across various criteria, providing a comprehensive analysis of their environmental, social, and ethical practices throughout the supply chain.

Glossary
•  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - A set of global goals aimed at addressing key challenges.
•  United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) - A corporate sustainability initiative promoting universal principles.
•  WBCSD Compass - A tool for aligning business strategies with SDGs.
•  International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) - Establishes global sustainability disclosure standards.
•  Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) - Framework for sustainability reporting.
•  Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) - Develops industry-specific sustainability standards.
•  International Integrated Reporting Framework - Integrates financial and non-financial reporting.
•  Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) - Provides guidance on climate-related disclosures.
•  EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) - Enhances sustainability reporting requirements.
•  Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Guides companies in setting emissions reduction targets.
•  Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) - Global disclosure platform for environmental impacts.
•  Carbon Trust Standard - Certification for organizations reducing carbon emissions.
•  Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) - Certification program focused on zero waste.
•  Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) - Benchmark for sustainability performance.
•  FTSE4Good Index Series - Sustainability index for responsible investment.
•  EcoVadis Sustainability Rating - Assessment platform for sustainability performance.
•  ISO 26000:2010 - Standard for social responsibility.
•  Social Accountability International (SAI) SA8000 - Certification for ethical labor practices.
•  B Corp Certification - Designation for companies meeting high social and environmental standards.
•  Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Ecolabels - Certification for environmentally-friendly products.

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