Consistent Enterprises Ltd., a listed company, has been voluntarily preparing and disclosing its sustainability report based on the internationally…

CA Final · Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics · MTP · November 2024
Consistent Enterprises Ltd., a listed company, has been voluntarily preparing and disclosing its sustainability report based on the internationally accepted “Integrated Reporting” framework for some years, even before BRSR reporting became mandatory. Even after BRSR reporting became mandatory, it is cross-referencing disclosures made under such reporting to disclosures sought under BRSR. The key focus of Integrated Reporting is how the company creates value in the short, medium, and long term. Following further information is provided in respect of the above company: (i) It has secured a loan to expand its operations and invests the funds in purchasing raw materials and machinery. The loan, along with revenue generated from existing sales, contributes to the pool of resources available for production. (ii) It has increased the number of beneficiaries under its flagship CSR programmes from previous 10000 to 75000. It has provided value for communities and provided sustainable livelihood to them. Discussing the above information, identify which of the capitals of "Integrated Reporting” are being referred to at [i] and [ii] respectively?

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The information given in situation [i] states that company has secured a loan to expand its operations and invests the funds in purchasing raw materials and machinery. The loan, along with revenue generated from existing sales, contributes to the pool of resources available for production. Therefore, it involves pool of funds that is available to the organization for use in the production of goods or provision of services. Further, it is obtained through financing, such as debt, equity, or grants, or generated through operations or investments. The capital referred to at [i] is "Finance Capital". Further, situation [ii] describes increase in number of beneficiaries under flagship CSR programmes providing value for communities and sustainable livelihood is an example of relationships established within and between each community, group of stakeholders and other networks to enhance individual and collective well-being. The capital referred to at [ii] is "Social and Relationship Capital.”

Topics: Emerging Areas: Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) & Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Assurance

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