JBRC sets 2026 agenda, calls for smarter ESG data alignment
The Joint Bank Reporting Committee (JBRC) kicked off the year with the release of its 2026 Work Programme on 19 January, outlining a continued push for more streamlined, consistent reporting across Europe’s banking sector. Alongside this, the JBRC published a fresh set of recommendations to help authorities align ESG data definitions across supervisory, resolution and statistical frameworks.
The 2026 plan keeps the spotlight on semantic integration, a somewhat technical term for a very practical goal: ensuring that reporting terms mean the same thing across the board. By advancing common definitions and reducing duplication, the JBRC aims to make life easier for both banks and supervisors, while supporting better-quality data for decision-making.
The new ESG recommendations are especially timely. As the regulatory environment around sustainability disclosures continues to evolve, the JBRC is urging a coordinated approach to ESG terminology, one that supports comparability, clarity, and efficient implementation. It’s a nudge towards building ESG reporting on solid, shared foundations.
For the XBRL community, this is familiar territory. Structured data thrives on common meaning and consistent definitions. The JBRC’s work underlines why semantic clarity isn’t just helpful, it’s essential for scalable, digital reporting.
Dive into the full programme and ESG recommendations here.
