This page shows how to prioritize the datapoints to treat in any ESG Reporting Framework. Find below equivalent pages to describe framework-specific explanations.
Ecovadis
CDP
BCorp
IFRS
Introduction
In ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, prioritizing the right datapoints is critical for an effective and compliant sustainability strategy. Identifying and focusing on the most relevant datapoints ensures that your reporting is both meaningful and aligned with regulatory requirements. This article will guide you through the process of prioritizing datapoints in your reporting initiative using Greenly’s ESG reporting platform.
How to Isolate Optional Datapoints in Greenly Module
Define Your Reporting Year
Ensure you have defined your first reporting year in the module, which is crucial for automatically opting out of certain datapoints.
Access the Module
Navigate to the main screen of the module.
Filter Optional Datapoints
Use the appropriate column filter to isolate optional datapoints based on your specific needs.
Main Rules for ESG Datapoints Prioritization
Emphasize Impactful Datapoints
Prioritize datapoints that reflect the company’s most significant impacts on the environment and society. This ensures that your reporting addresses critical areas of sustainability.
Leverage Historical ESG Data
Utilize your historical ESG data and deliverables to fill in datapoints you have already worked on in the past. This helps maintain consistency and saves time in the reporting process.
What to Do with Optional Datapoints?
For optional datapoints, you have the flexibility to decide whether to treat them or not.
If you choose to handle them:
Assign a Contributor and Validator: Ensure the datapoint is managed by the right personnel.
Fill in the Datapoint: Complete the required information.
Review the Datapoint: Validate the accuracy and completeness of the data.
If you opt not to treat an optional datapoint:
Choose the “I cannot answer this question” option under the question
Select the appropriate reason (we advise choosing "Not Measured" by default)
Mark the question as Complete
At the end of the data collection process, ensure that every optional material datapoint is either completed or qualified with the appropriate option.