This publication of Deloitte, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Centre for Corporate Governance in Africa at the University of Stellenbosch Business School serves to provide an international perspective on integrated reporting, by articulating the views of internationally pre-eminent role players on topical issues associated with integrated reporting and integrated reports. The pivotal importance of a symbiotic manner of organisation and operation, the reciprocal relationship between sustainability (in all its dimensions) and business models, and the fundamental need of stakeholders to understand what actually happens around the boardroom table come through clearly and consistently. As a result, we believe the content of this publication advances the debate on integrated reporting, and integrated reports, in very important respects.