
Expectations for corporate performance are rising rapidly in such areas as governance, ethical behaviour, sustainable development, environmental impact, trading and employment practices, workplace management, and community involvement. Stakeholders expect business management to be explicit, transparent, and accountable.
Today, any miscalculation on sustainability-related issues can have tremendous repercussions on public perceptions of a company and its values. More and more we see that sustainable business practices are essential to maintain competitive advantage in the long term.