The “S” pillar in the sustainability report: how to measure and improve Social performance to become a Best Workplace

What does the ESG 'S' pillar include

When we talk about ESG Often we tend to focus only on the pillar environmental ('E') while, even if less emphasized, even that social ('S') has strategic importance.

In fact, companies that promote the inclusion of this component in corporate policies are able to obtain a competitive advantage compared to its competitors.

The most relevant social issues to be integrated into sustainability report can be summarized in 4 areas listed below. Let's see what they are!

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I): promote a fair and inclusive work environment, describing the policies adopted to eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal opportunities for all people.
  
  
• Staff well-being: promote active listening and the adoption of measures for physical and mental health, safety at work and support for work-life balance.
  
  
• Responsible management: guarantee fair and transparent working conditions through commitments in the field of human rights and the adoption of reliable channels for resolving any problems.
  
  
• Contribution to the community: describe company policies for managing impacts on communities, promoting respect for human rights and the involvement of people in decisions that concern them.
  
  

How to measure and improve performance in the social field

Great Place to Work (GPTW) is the organizational research and consulting firm that, by collecting and analyzing the opinions of employees, helps companies to improve the employee experience.

In this white paper, we have combined our expertise in the field of ESG issues And of the sustainability reporting, with GPTW's experience in the Social sector, to explain in detail how to measure and improve social performance and what to include in the sustainability report.

Click the link below and download the free white paper to learn how to integrate the S pillar into your sustainability report

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What you'll find in the free white paper
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• What does the ESG 'S' pillar include.
• How to measure and improve performance in the Social field with:
  
  • 4 main themes of the 'S' pillar to be included in the sustainability report;
  • practical actions to improve Social performance;
  • opinions of corporate staff on social issues with a comparison between the Italian average and GPTW certified companies.
• How to use social reporting as a strategic lever.