The IFRS Foundation has announced a new webinar series, ‘Perspectives on sustainability disclosure,’ aimed at helping market participants navigate sustainability reporting. Kicking off this month, these webinars will feature expert presentations and engaging discussions designed for both new and seasoned preparers.
Following publication of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy (ISSB Taxonomy) on 30 April, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has released an explanatory webinar to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of its key features and benefits.
In a recent blog post on the European Central Bank (ECB) Supervision Blog, Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, underscores the importance of banks’ materiality assessments in managing climate and environmental risks.
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is taking steps to enhance sustainability reporting assurance through focused roundtable discussions. These roundtables, introduced as part of the FRC’s ongoing market study initiated in March 2024, aim to gather insights from stakeholders regarding the current state and future direction of sustainability assurance.
The IFRS Foundation and EFRAG have just released joint guidance on the alignment achieved between ISSB’s IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and ESRS, providing valuable support for companies navigating sustainability reporting. This release offers practical support for companies, focusing particularly on navigating climate-related disclosures.
Following a positive consultation response, Hong Kong’s Stock Exchange (HKEX) recently announced that it will adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards for climate-related disclosures. This announcement is accompanied by the publication of the Exchange’s consultation conclusions on enhancing climate-related disclosures under its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework.
The latest episode of the Workiva ESG Talk podcast delves into the world of environmental, social, and governance reporting, featuring an interview with XBRL Chair (and Vice Chair of PwC US) Wes Bricker and XBRL International CEO John Turner.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed anti-greenwashing guidance and proposed extensions to its sustainability framework. These initiatives aim to safeguard against greenwashing, helping investors gain a clear picture of claims regarding the sustainability of financial products and services.
With the second IFRS digital taxonomy planned for publication on 30 April, this week the IFRS Foundation unveiled a short video designed to demystify the concept of IFRS digital taxonomies and illustrate how they empower companies to present information in compliance with IFRS Standards in a structured, machine-readable format.
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) plans to initiate research projects focusing on the disclosure of risks and opportunities related to biodiversity, ecosystems, ecosystem services, and human capital. These research projects arise out of the ISSB’s consultation on future priorities.
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