The latest voluntary climate reporting stats

Stats(1)

The G&A Institute issued this study that notes that that 99% of the S&P 500 and 93% of the Russell 1000 issued sustainability or corporate responsibility reports during 2023. Here are other notable stats:

1. 55% said they are aligned with GRI standards (66% of the S&P 500, compared to 42% of the bottom half of the Russell 1000).
2. 86% said they are aligned with SASB standards (93% of the S&P 500, compared to 78% of the bottom half of the Russell 1000).
3. 71% said they are aligned with TCFD recommendations (83% of the S&P 500, compared to 58% of the bottom half of the Russell 1000).
4. 56% said they are aligned with Sustainable Development Goals
5. 56% responded to the CDP Climate Change questionnaire (74% of the S&P 500, compared to 39% of the bottom half of the Russell 1000).
6. 48% of the Russell 1000 included a type of external assurance