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

ESG round-up: Investor demand for corporate water risk disclosures growing fast, says CDP

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.
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ISSB to consider implementing TPT guidance into standards ‘over time’

Standard setter 'assumes responsibility' for UK Transition Plan Taskforce's disclosure materials in a bid to 'streamline and consolidate' frameworks.
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ISSB introduces ‘levels’ of adoption to assess jurisdictional alignment with standards

The standard setter has introduced climate-only adoption and ‘limited’ and ‘extended’ transition to account for the different approaches countries are taking.

Responsible Investor Data & Disclosure Special Report

Deep dives on key topics from the search for a global baseline to analysis of ESG metrics.

China tables ISSB-aligned disclosure framework after early doubts

Proposed standards will provide a reference for voluntary principles-based ESG disclosures by Chinese companies.

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