When working with sustainability data in Valified, you have two options for documenting your data based on VSME: a Baseline and an ImpactReport. But when does it make sense to use each? Read more here
Baseline – A Foundation for Data Sharing
The Baseline is a tool that provides an overview of your sustainability data. It is primarily useful in situations where you need to share your data with external stakeholders, such as:
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Banks and financial institutions that require documentation of sustainability efforts.
With a Baseline, you can easily and efficiently share your sustainability data, but it is not designed to provide deeper insights or support dialogues with stakeholders.
ImpactReport – When Sustainability Data Needs to Be Presented Professionally
While the Baseline is a simple data extract, the ImpactReport is a tool that helps you present your sustainability data in a professional and insightful way. With the ImpactReport, you can:
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Customize your report with your own images, comments, and context.
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Visualize your data in a clear and comprehensible layout.
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Support strategic dialogues with investors, customers, and partners.
The ImpactReport is ideal in situations where you need to present your sustainability data in a meaningful context, such as:
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Board meetings or investor meetings, where a professional presentation of data is crucial.
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Discussions with customers or partners who request a detailed sustainability report.
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Public or internal reports, where you want to showcase your company’s efforts and progress.
Conclusion
The Baseline is a great starting point, but if you want to ensure that your sustainability data creates real value and is actively used in your business, the ImpactReport is a must. It not only helps you share numbers – it creates understanding, engagement, and credibility around your company’s sustainability efforts.