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I have a project due this week about the purpose of a sustainability report for an organization. I'm just looking for 200-300 words to get started and I'll do the rest.

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This solution thoroughly explains the reasons why organizations create sustainability reports. The uses of the sustainability report are addressed, which include several different groups of users.

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The main purpose of a sustainability report is to inform the company's investors, managers, creditors, and other interested users about its sustainability practices. When a company publishes a sustainability report, they generally include several different areas. By covering these areas comprehensively, management is able to develop a well-rounded sustainability report. The company thoroughly discusses the exact nature of all sustainability initiatives. The company also typically ...

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