A recent post on the Forbes Finance Council cites adoption of integrated reporting as the third of Ten Powerful Actions To Restore Public Trust And Confidence In The Global Economy. Author Russell Guthrie, Executive Director External Affairs and CFO at IFAC explains: 

Integrated reporting is one initiative where the profession can go a long way to drive the sustainability agenda. An International Integrated Reporting Framework, founded on integrated organizational thinking, presents an opportunity to produce a clearer corporate reporting system that’s more conducive to financial stability.