News from this week
It might be December but there is still plenty happening! Read on for more on the new ISSB Chair, ESMA taxonomy, new SEC rules and digital strategy at EIOPA.
Items tagged with "ISSB"
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IOSCO set to endorse ISSB standards
The formation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) was the focus last week of two speeches at COP26 from leading figures in the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), a longstanding and crucial supporter of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation’s endeavours in this sphere.
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A Workiva perspective on the ISSB as an ESG game-changer
The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation’s announcement last week of the formation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is still at the forefront of many minds around the world.
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A “giant leap” in reporting: Getting to grips with prototype IFRS sustainability standards
At the same time as it announced the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at COP26, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation also published prototype climate and general sustainability disclosure requirements.
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Japan’s FASF extends purpose to sustainability
We were interested to note that Japan’s Financial Accounting Standards Foundation (FASF) has revised its organisational charter to include sustainability reporting standards in its purpose and business, in addition to accounting standards.
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Consolidation and a flying start for sustainability standards: ISSB launched
This week in Glasgow, at COP26, the IFRS Foundation announced the formation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to develop comprehensive baseline global standards for sustainability reporting.
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G20 Leaders support IFRS sustainability standards, seek to fill data gaps, and more
“Sustainable finance is crucial for promoting orderly and just transitions towards green and more sustainable economies and inclusive societies,” say the G20 leaders.
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Purpose and progress towards ISSB: Webcast introduction to Technical Readiness Working Group
For those interested in the development of the proposed International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), a webcast from the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation is important viewing.
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From global to local: IFAC publishes framework for standards implementation and urges action
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has published a framework for implementing global sustainability standards at the local level.
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Nations compete to host ISSB
The new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is getting closer to becoming concrete reality – literally, with several countries registering their bids to host the Board’s headquarters.
