Why Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Pays Off
With Anna Hover (FIR at RWTH Aachen) & Dieter Overath (Former CEO Fairtrade Germany) we discussed at SoS.25 why companies should invest time and effort in voluntary sustainability reporting – even if they’re not legally required to.
From extending product lifecycles to improving resource efficiency, voluntary reporting helps companies uncover cost-saving potential, foster internal transparency, and strengthen stakeholder trust.
Anna explains why reporting is not just a regulatory checkbox, but the starting point for strategic sustainability management especially for manufacturing and engineering firms facing international competition.
Highlight topics of this episode:
- How companies can make sustainability economically viable
- Why SMEs are increasingly choosing to report voluntarily
- The role of data quality, transparency, and tools like the osapiens HUB
- Challenges in data protection and global information exchange
- How to reduce barriers and fears around sustainability reporting
- And why being a first mover pays off — for your brand, your employees, and your business resilience
What are your thoughts about voluntary sustainability reporting? Share your experience in the comments!