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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NBIM challenges Malaysia on proposed ISSB reporting exemptions

Norway’s trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund continues to call out deviations from the ISSB ‘global baseline’.
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Canada kicks off consultation on ISSB adoption

Market participants asked whether relief reporting on Scope 3 and disclosures beyond climate-related risks and opportunities should be introduced.

ESG round-up: NBIM urges jurisdictions to avoid ISSB ‘carve-outs’

The latest developments in sustainable finance: CSDDD vote scheduled for Friday; SBTi removes 200+ companies’ net-zero commitments.
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UK pensions taskforce in talks with ISSB on social factors guidance

It comes as the taskforce launched a guide on considering social factors in pension scheme investments for trustees.
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SEC should consider recognising ‘alternative regimes’ like ISSB, says commissioner

Future step by US financial watchdog would be ‘easy and meaningful’, according to SEC commissioner Caroline Crenshaw.

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