As ESG compliance becomes more and more a necessity for companies across the world, the level of detail in your reports can make a significant difference in how you are perceived on compliance measures. The Specificity Indicator is a feature of the Recomentor platform that helps assess how concrete your ESG commitments are by mapping data points to how deeply you have elaborated on specific topics in your reports.
In this blog, we’ll explore why the Specificity Indicator matters, how it can guide your ESG reporting strategy, and how different stakeholders can use it.
What is it?
The Recomentor Specificity Indicator shows how detailed or precise your ESG reports are. A high specificity indicator means your report includes concrete data, dates, and measurable goals. Recomentor scans the text for tangible information (such as exact targets, deadlines, or clear descriptions of processes) and assigns a higher score if you include measurable data and results.
Benchmark
Specificity Indicator (an integer between 0 and 100)
- An integer value showing how frequently an ESG concept appears in your ESG report.
Why does the Coverage Indicator matter?
- Demonstrates credibility: Investors and stakeholders trust reports that provide clear, concrete details.
- Provides clarity: Identifies vaguely described concepts that may need clearer timelines or quantifiable goals.
- Quantifies reports: Highlights where you can add numerical targets, deadlines, or other specifics to strengthen transparency.
- Competitive positioning: Helps you stand out from competitors by offering robust evidence of ESG commitments.
Four Guiding Questions
- Companies & Sustainability Departments: “Do we provide enough measurable data or are our statements too broad?”
- ESG Consulting Firms: “Where can we advise our client to add specifics (dates, figures, metrics) to meet regulatory or investor expectations?”
- Financial Institutions: “Are the companies we invest in offering tangible, data-backed commitments, or are they mainly using generic statements?”
- Investor Relations Departments: “How can we increase our report’s level of detail so investors have full confidence in our ESG strategy?”
The Recomentor Specificity Indicator helps enhance the credibility of your ESG report by ensuring it includes concrete data and measurable goals.Do you have a need for this in your company? Check out our platform page to learn more and book a demo call.