New Zealand has taken a further step in strengthening trust in sustainability reporting, with the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board adopting its local equivalent of ISSA 5000.
Sustainability reporting is holding steady—but assurance is on the rise. According to a new study from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA, 73% of the world’s largest companies now obtain some form of assurance on their sustainability disclosures. That’s up from 69% the year before—and just 51% five years ago.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued a Staff Guidance Note in response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) revised UK Listing Rules (UKLR), which took effect in July 2024.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), in partnership with the We Mean Business Coalition and the Global Accounting Alliance, recently published the resource Building Trust in Sustainability Reporting and Preparing for Assurance. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for establishing effective governance arrangements and controls to bolster confidence in sustainability disclosures.
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is taking steps to enhance sustainability reporting assurance through focused roundtable discussions. These roundtables, introduced as part of the FRC’s ongoing market study initiated in March 2024, aim to gather insights from stakeholders regarding the current state and future direction of sustainability assurance.
The latest episode of the Workiva ESG Talk podcast delves into the world of environmental, social, and governance reporting, featuring an interview with XBRL Chair (and Vice Chair of PwC US) Wes Bricker and XBRL International CEO John Turner.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a survey of the UK market for sustainability assurance services. This initial study aims to ensure the efficient functioning of the rapidly expanding market and to enhance the quality of assurance provided over companies’ sustainability reporting.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published a broad examination of sustainability disclosure and assurance practices beyond the G20, showing a need for alignment and assurance.
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) published its proposed International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements in early August.
The Monitoring Group (MG) has again reported on its progress on strengthening the international audit-related standard-setting system.
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