ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board)

Our latest insight into the development and implementation of the ISSB standards. Launched in 2021 by the IFRS Foundation, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is aiming to create a global baseline for climate and sustainability disclosures. This page features news and analysis on global uptake of the S1 and S2 standards, next priorities for the ISSB, interoperability with other frameworks, and what this means for investors.

LATEST ISSB NEWS

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Swiss investors ramp up corporate sustainability and governance demands

Big names back ESG and corporate governance standards proposed by local asset manager association.
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NZ regulator gives feedback on first mandatory corporate climate statements

New Zealand's FMA flags materiality, scenario analysis and GHG emissions targets as key areas for improvement.
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TCFD review shows ‘further action’ needed on climate disclosures, says Faber

First annual review since ISSB took over framework's monitoring shows North America only region where TCFD-aligned disclosures are down across most pillars.
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Stakeholders question New Zealand’s transition plan, Scope 3 reporting amendments

Consultation respondents broadly supportive of proposed amendments to the local climate reporting regime, but flag need for further ISSB alignment.
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What’s going on with the EU’s CSRD and what do investors think about it?

Mounting calls for a rollback of the regulation that investors long called for now see them welcome a simplification of the corporate sustainability rules.

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