While much of the debate around the EU’s sustainability reporting overhaul has focused on reducing reporting burdens, a parallel story is unfolding around digitisation. Presenting at XBRL Europe’s Digital Reporting in Europe on 28 May, Richard Bössen outlined EFRAG’s growing focus on digital implementation, interoperability and machine-readable ESG data.
The European Commission this week launched a one-month “Have Your Say” public consultation on draft final versions of the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the rules underpinning the VSME – the new voluntary reporting standard
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has submitted its Sustainability Reporting Work Programme for 2026 to the European Commission, setting out its priorities for the year ahead.
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) is making its sustainability standards easier to navigate, launching an interactive version of its draft Simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) on its Knowledge Hub platform.
Two of Europe’s key financial authorities have weighed in on proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), welcoming simplification but warning against any loss of substance.
As Europe recalibrates its sustainability reporting regime, The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has issued its Opinion on the draft revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), responding to technical advice from European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
The EFRAG has published a summary report capturing the key technical messages from its work on the draft Simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), as submitted to the European Commission.
Hans Buysse, Chair of the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) makes a timely (and perhaps for some, uncomfortable) case for European sustainability reporting. After months of political and technical pressure, the simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards were shaped to strike a balance between ambition and practicality, at a point where both have been in […]
EFRAG launched its ESRS Knowledge Hub yesterday, a brand new integrated platform that brings together the essential building blocks for sustainability reporting under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. We particularly like it because it provides a digital-first resource for issuers and users alike.
Earlier this week the “quick fix” to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, formally enshrining temporary relief measures for early reporters. Adopted by the European Commission in July, the Delegated Act entered into force yesterday (13 November), and applies to financial years from 1 January […]
Join our Newsletter mailing list to
stay plugged in to the latest
information about XBRL around the world.
By clicking submit you agree to the XBRL International privacy policy which can be found at xbrl.org/privacy
XBRL International is a global not for profit operating in the public interest. Our purpose is to improve the accountability and transparency of business performance globally, by providing the open data exchange standard for business reporting.
