As principal of the Denver-based Simplicity Communications, John Cummings focuses on helping companies derive value from improved sustainability reporting and corporate communications practices. Over the course of his career, John Cummings has maintained affiliations with groups such as the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) and National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI).

1. NIRI’s Fellows Recognition
Program
By John Cummings

2. Introduction
• As principal of the Denver-based Simplicity Communications,
John Cummings focuses on helping companies derive value
from improved sustainability reporting and corporate
communications practices. Over the course of his career, John
Cummings has maintained affiliations with groups such as the
International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)
and National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI).
In its efforts to promote best practices in the field of
sustainability, ISSP members share resources and best
practices, and develop themselves professionally. The mission
of ISSP is to empower professionals to advance sustainability
in organizations and communities throughout the world.

3. NIRI’s Fellows
• Sustainability practitioners understand that the context, community
and environment in which a business operates is integral to that
business’ success. Sustainability, then, goes a step further by taking
into account the needs of future generations.
Sustainability reporting is now an essential requirement for any
company hoping to be seen as a responsible corporate citizen.
During the past several years John cummings has been an
independent consultant focused entirely on helping clients gain
value with sustainability/corporate social responsibility reporting
and communications. This has included being the lead consultant
and writer for leading enterprises' annual corporate sustainability
reports. Empirical research suggests there is a measurable payoff
from sustainability reporting to companies as well as their
stakeholders.