The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released its first three draft ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) Implementation Guidance documents for public feedback.
As the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) gears up for the imminent implementation of ISSB Standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2— in January 2024, it has introduced a host of updated resources to assist companies in seamlessly applying the standards.
Action on greenwashing has been accelerating around the world to safeguard investors and market integrity in the sustainable finance realm. The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) recently published a paper shining a light on various initiatives in the burgeoning sustainability space.
The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) – EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA – have issued key amendments to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that complement the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). These adjustments are aimed at fortifying the existing SFDR framework and responding to the evolving landscape of sustainable finance.
EFRAG and GRI have solidified their ongoing collaboration with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), helping bring clarity to the alignment between the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the GRI Standards. The MoU emphasizes technical support for reporting companies, aiming to deliver transparent and comparable sustainability information.
The US Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has unveiled its three-year plan, providing a comprehensive roadmap for upcoming initiatives. Detailed in the annual report, FASAB outlines significant accomplishments, exposure drafts, and future directions.
This week has seen a huge amount of activity in the sustainability sphere at COP28, including from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). In a Declaration of Support, nearly 400 organisations from 64 jurisdictions affirmed their commitment to advancing the adoption or use of the ISSB’s Climate Standard as the climate global baseline.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a package of sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labels, aiming to improve trust and transparency around sustainable investment products and facilitate informed decision-making.
The New Zealand External Reporting Board (XRB) has addressed the need for coherence between climate reporting and financial statements. The newly published guidance is designed for Climate Reporting Entities, offering insights into how New Zealand’s accounting standards apply to climate-related matters in financial statements.
In line with overall trends towards environmental transparency, a recent survey conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CO2 AI has revealed that over 50% of companies are now disclosing at least some of their Scope 3 value chain emissions. This marks a significant increase from approximately a third reported two years ago.
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