Charities typically report on the results of their primary activities. But expectations go beyond that. Donors want to know if their contributions are going to be put to good use. Funders demand transparency about spending and impact. Partners and governments are increasingly demanding ESG information. And the broader public also judges charities on how they operate internally.
At the same time, charities operate with limited capacity and target-specific budgets. As a result, paying attention to sustainability quickly feels like an extra burden on top of everything else. But it doesn’t have to be a burden. With the right approach, sustainability reporting becomes a tool that builds trust, attracts funding and strengthens the organization internally.
Mercy Ships Netherlands is an example of an organization that has taken that step. In collaboration with Cooperate Green, the social impact of their activities was made concrete in the Annual Report 2025, fully in line with the RJ650 and SDGs through the Corporate Social Responsibility Guide.
Charities typically report on their direct output, but not on broader ESG topics such as their carbon footprint, sustainable sourcing or governance. The RJ650 calls for more, but the interpretation is largely left free.
Organizations tend to highlight positive results. Setbacks, lessons learned or imperfections remain underexposed. This undermines credibility with donors and regulators who expect honesty.
Every organization is at a different point. That’s why we work in a modular and phased manner.
Not just report what you do, but show what it delivers. With a link to the SDGs, a theory of change and concrete impact indicators, you build trust with donors, grant makers, funders and partners.
From a basic sustainability paragraph in accordance with RJ650 to a full ESG report. We take the process off your hands so you can focus on the mission.
The RJ650 is the guideline for fundraising institutions. The CBF uses the guideline as a basic standard. The guideline demands transparency about stakeholders, information needs, social aspects and the impact of one’s own business operations and the supply chain. The guideline leaves the interpretation of sustainability themes largely free, which requires an own course.
The RJ650 is the guideline for fundraising institutions. The CBF uses the guideline as a basic standard. The guideline demands transparency about stakeholders, information needs, social aspects and the impact of one’s own business operations and the supply chain. The guideline leaves the interpretation of sustainability themes largely free, which requires an own course.
Every organization is at a different point. We work modularly and in phases, tailored to your capacity and ambition.
