From: SASB &lt;comments(a)sasb.org&gt; Date: December 17, 2013 at 5:01:23 PM PST To: Eddan &lt;eddank(a)aya.yale.edu&gt; Subject: Public Comment for Tech & Communications Standards Closes 1/2 Reply-To: SASB <comments@.org> If you are having trouble viewing this email please click here to view it in your browser Notice of Public Comment Period Sustainability Accounting Standards for the Technology & Communications Sector Closes January 2, 2014 SASB welcomes comments from the public on standards for industries in the Technology & Communications sector. Those providing comments should keep in mind that the proposed disclosure standards are intended to be integrated in standard filings of publicly-traded companies, such as the Form 10-K. As such, they reflect auditable information that is likely to be material to investors and can be disclosed in a cost-effective manner. The standards have been developed based on extensive evidence-based research and significant, balanced input from more than 220 corporations, investors and other stakeholders (representing $2.3T assets under management and $1.9T market capitalization) in our Industry Working Groups. The public comment period is the next step in finalizing the standards. They will then be reviewed by SASB's independent Standards Council, finalized and issued for use by companies in the sector in March 2014. The Technology & Communications sector includes the following industries: Electronic Manufacturing Services & Original Design Manufacturing Software & IT Services Hardware Semiconductors Telecommunications Internet Media & Services To access the exposure drafts, and for instructions on how to submit comments, please click here. All comments received, as well as SASB's response to each comment, will be posted publicly as part of our open and transparent process. About SASB: The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board™ (SASB™) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that develops accounting standards designed for the disclosure of material sustainability issues in annual filings to the SEC, such as the Form 10-K and 20-F. SASB is developing standards for more than 80 industries in 10 sectors through 2015. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has accredited SASB as a standards setting organization. LinkedIn twitter YouTube Sustainability Accounting Standards Board 75 Broadway | Suite 202 | San Francisco, CA | 94111 This email was sent to eddank(a)aya.yale.edu why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences SASB · 75 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States · Suite 202 · San Francisco, CA 94111 · USA