This Wednesday the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted (3 to 2) in favour of the long-awaited and domestically controversial Climate Related Disclosures for Investors rule. The new rule introduces enhanced, standardised, Inline XBRL reporting for various aspects of climate risk, designed to improve investor access to information.
Following a Hong Kong government announcement in October 2023, Hong Kong is taking strides to implement sustainability standards in line with those released by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
XBRL US recently released a new publication, “Digital First for California Climate Data,” highlighting the importance of digital data standards in climate reporting – and advocating for the adoption of XBRL for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting in California.
Singapore will introduce mandatory climate-related reporting, in alignment with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. The initiative, announced recently by the Singapore Parliament, aims to strengthen environmental accountability and transparency in the corporate sector.
In the ongoing pursuit of globally comparable information for capital markets, the IFRS Foundation recently releases the Inaugural “Jurisdictional Guide for the adoption or other use of ISSB Standards (Preview)”.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to unveil its long-awaited new climate-related disclosure rule next Wednesday. The forthcoming rule, which aims to enhance and standardise climate-related disclosures, has generated significant attention and debate, particularly regarding the inclusion of Scope 3 emissions.
In a recent interview with BASF, a leading chemical company in Europe, CDP explores the intricacies of preparing for the upcoming European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the associated challenges and opportunities for entities and stakeholders.
In an era in which sustainability is not just a choice but becoming a statutory obligation in much of the world, understanding the landscape is crucial for stakeholders throughout the business data ecosystem.
China’s major stock markets, including the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and the smaller SME-oriented Beijing Stock Exchange (BJSE), have recently unveiled new sustainability reporting guidelines for listed companies.
A recent webcast by the IFRS Foundation sheds light on the significance of industry-specific disclosures to investors, emphasising their role in providing decision-useful insights.
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