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Global public sector sustainability reporting standards? 

While sustainability reporting has entered the mainstream in business reporting, public sector reporting lags behind. The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) is aiming to change that, exploring the need for an international public sector reporting framework to help governments measure and report how they are addressing the global climate crisis.

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IAASB brings consultation on sustainability assurance standard forward

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has confirmed that it will bring forward the consultation on its proposed new sustainability assurance standard, the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance™ (ISSA) 5000.

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Compensation increasingly linked to ESG goals

With a lot of discussion on the how and when of sustainability disclosures, it can be easy to forget some of the motivations behind the changes. This week the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report taking a deep dive into climate-related risk in compensation frameworks – an area that relies on quality, reliable, climate-related […]

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Singapore steps up ESG disclosure action

Last week the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) announced the launch of the China-Singapore Green Finance Taskforce (GFTF). The GFTF is designed to ease cooperation in green and transition finance in the transition to a low carbon future.

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Banks warned to improve climate risk disclosures

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its third assessment of European banks’ progress in disclosing climate and environmental risks. While most banks have increased their disclosures in the past year, the quality of information still falls short of upcoming supervisory standards.

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Hong Kong Exchange explores mandatory ISSB disclosures

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has proposed making climate related disclosures mandatory for all issuers, requiring reporting using the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, from 1 January 2024.

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G7 urges mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

At the recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and the Environment in Sapporo, Japan, the G7 climate and environment ministers called for the implementation of mandatory climate-related financial disclosures. The move is seen as necessary to help achieve global climate goals and accelerate sustainable finance.

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UK aims to be world’s first ‘net-zero financial centre’ with green finance strategy

The UK Government recently published its new Green Finance Strategy, outlining its goal to become the world’s first net-zero financial centre. The strategy includes updates on greenhouse gas reporting, net-zero transition plans and associated disclosures, and the expected implementation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

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Nature risks disclosure framework introduces streamlined metrics

While there has been a lot of focus on climate relate disclosures in recent years, the past year saw some significant import placed on biodiversity and nature in the wider sustainability realm.

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IOSCO to advance on sustainable disclosures

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its Work Program for 2023-2024, which includes a focus on sustainability disclosures.

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