Standards

Stakeholders concerned about transition plan guidance fragmentation, while EFRAG says its publication will be further delayed.

EFRAG is working with a number of EU bodies to ensure 'coordination' of transition plan asks across various regulations.

Consultation by Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) shows mixed reaction to proposed framework.

Chile proposes amendments to sustainability reporting regulation to align with ISSB; Botswana publishes guide for voluntary disclosures based on double materiality.

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

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Abrdn promotes Welsh-Rose to deputy chief sustainability officer; EFRAG seeks technical staff for development of sector standards.

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.

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.