If you’re still wondering how to get up to speed on IFRS S1 and S2, the IFRS Foundation has the solution. A new set of e-learning modules—completely free and hosted on the IFRS Sustainability Knowledge Hub—aims to get companies and stakeholders up to scratch on the ISSB Standards.
Which countries are following through on sustainability disclosure? This week, the IFRS Foundation answered that question with a new set of jurisdictional profiles, laying out the current state of play on the adoption of the ISSB Standards across 36 jurisdictions.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has significantly expanded its regulatory approach to sustainable finance, introducing a detailed framework for social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds.
Chinese authorities have released a draft climate disclosure standard and are calling for (fast!) public feedback. The new framework, open for comment until 31 May, is aimed at enhancing transparency around climate-related risks and opportunities.
Sustainability reporting is holding steady—but assurance is on the rise. According to a new study from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA, 73% of the world’s largest companies now obtain some form of assurance on their sustainability disclosures. That’s up from 69% the year before—and just 51% five years ago.
EFRAG has just dropped a new video series designed to help small businesses get to grips with ESG reporting. The 10-part educational set dives deep into the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME)—with separate modules covering the basics and more comprehensive guidance.
EFRAG has released a full set of materials from its 7 April event, “VSME in Action: Empowering SMEs for a Sustainable Future,” including session recordings, presentation slides, and AI-translated content in 15 languages.
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has launched the AASB S2 Knowledge Hub to support the implementation of mandatory climate-related disclosures under AASB S2. The hub, introduced in May 2025, is designed to guide entities preparing sustainability-related financial disclosures under Australia’s new reporting framework.
New Zealand’s External Reporting Board (XRB) is seeking input on the future shape of its climate reporting standards. The request for information, launched in April and open until 13 June, focuses on whether the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards (NZ CS) should move closer to frameworks used in other jurisdictions.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidelines to ensure that sustainability information from listed companies is supervised with the same seriousness as financial reporting. From 1 January 2025, national regulators across the EU are expected to apply a harmonised enforcement approach under the Transparency Directive.
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