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Materiality & stakeholder impact · Working

Topic boundary

Also called: impact boundary

ELI5

The parts of the organisation or value chain where a material issue occurs.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for topic boundary from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Topic boundary” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches materiality & stakeholder impact.

Why it matters: In materiality & stakeholder impact, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

Sources & evidence · 4

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.