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ESG, sustainability & impact foundations · Core

Stakeholder

Also called: interested party

ELI5

A person or group affected by or able to affect an organisation.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern stakeholder?”

Pitch context

You will see “Stakeholder” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches esg, sustainability & impact foundations.

Why it matters: In esg, sustainability & impact foundations, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Connected terms

  • ShareholderA shareholder owns equity; a stakeholder is any person or group materially affected by or able to affect the organisation.
Sources & evidence · 7

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