International Integrated Reporting Council

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Realizing the benefits: the impact of Integrated Reporting

Realizing the benefits

“It is crystal clear from this new research

undertaken in partnership with Black Sun that

adopting <IR> is leading to important

breakthroughs in organizations’ understanding

and articulation of how they create (and

destroy) value.”

Paul DruckmanCEO IIRC

Realizing the benefits: key findings

<IR>benefits

Breakthroughs in understanding value creation

Improving what is measured

Improving management information and decision making

A new approach to stakeholder relations

Connecting departments and broadening perspectives

Realizing the benefits: key findings

<IR>benefits 92%

of respondents see increased understanding of value creation as a current benefit

Realizing the benefits: key findings

<IR>benefits 79%

of respondents believe providers of financial capital have greater confidence in the long-term viability of business models

Realizing the benefits: key findings

<IR>benefits 65%

of respondents are experiencing better long-term decision making

Realizing the benefits

“In this second research survey, we found

more evidence of <IR> having an impact on

engagement with external stakeholders,

including investors. We also found more

evidence of strategic benefits, particularly

benefits related to decision making.”

Sallie PilotBlack Sun

Resources

For further information on <IR> please go to

www.theiirc.org

• The International <IR> Framework

• Emerging Integrated Reporting Database

• Research reports

• The <IR> Business Network

International Integrated Reporting Council