ISSB

Investors welcome Japan’s ‘close alignment’ with ISSB, ask for changes to reporting timelines and carve-outs in ‘theme-based’ standards.

Extended reporting timelines on sustainability-related disclosures, Scope 3 and climate resilience prove controversial.

International Accounting Standards Board solicits feedback on case studies of climate considerations being integrated into financial reporting.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Azerbaijan publishes COP29 agenda; UK government announces legislation to establish GB Energy.

MDBs undertaking transition from disclosing under TCFD framework, EBRD flags plans to align with future ISSB standards.

Investors oppose certain proposed transition reliefs and call for interoperability with the EU’s corporate sustainability reporting standards.

Proposed three-year safe harbour from private litigation 'not necessary', observers say.

It comes after China proposed a 'unified national system' for ESG disclosures.

AASB signals plan to adopt IFRS S1 on voluntary basis, following pushback from local finance sector and global investors to align with ISSB standards.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Eurosif, ShareAction weigh in on ISSB's next priorities; Danish FSA finds shortcomings in pension funds' Article 8 products.