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Sustainability standards & frameworks · Core

Reporting boundary

Also called: sustainability boundary

ELI5

The entities, operations and value chain included in a sustainability report.

Used in conversation

“Keep reporting boundary on the dashboard, but show the definition and reporting period beside it.”

Pitch context

You will see “Reporting boundary” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches sustainability standards & frameworks.

Why it matters: In sustainability standards & frameworks, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.