Data Integrity

Data integrity (DI) in sustainability refers to the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used to measure and report sustainability performance. Without accurate data, it can be difficult to assess the environmental, social, and economic impact of an organization's operations and identify areas for improvement, that is why DI is critical for ensuring that organizations are transparent in their reporting and that their sustainability initiatives and progress are credible.

To ensure DI in sustainability, organizations need to establish clear data collection and management processes that are transparent and verifiable. This may involve establishing protocols for data collection, implementing quality control measures to ensure data accuracy, and establishing internal and external audit procedures to verify data accuracy.