On 31st January 2022, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) was consolidated into the IFRS Foundation to support the work of the newly established International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). While this site and its resources remain relevant for preparers looking to improve sustainability disclosure until such time as the ISSB issues its IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards on such topics, no further work or guidance will be produced or published by CDSB. For further information please visit the IFRS website.

Press Room

2019

7 Oct - Leading framework provider joins the Japan TCFD Consortium as a “knowledge partner”

24 Sep - Corporate Reporting Dialogue shows high level of alignment between major global reporting frameworks on TCFD recommendations

23 Sep - Major standards setters release TCFD Good Practice Handbook

4 Sep - TCFD Knowledge Hub launches climate disclosure e-learning courses to accelerate implementation of TCFD recommendations

1 July - Financial and non-financial reporting frameworks share common founding principles of transparency and accountability

13 June - Corporate Reporting Dialogue consultation reveals urgent market call for indicator alignment on climate

1 May - CDSB and SASB partner to create how-to guide for climate-related disclosures 

28 Feb - Standard setters and framework providers to support better reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals

11 Feb - Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting landscape in Japan

2018

23 Jul - TCFD Knowledge Hub hits 400 resources, now accepting case studies and upcoming events

26 Jun - Sustainability reporting in Australia: jumping into the mainstream

4 Jun - CDSB statement on the UK Environmental Audit Committee’s report

24 May - New report shows that sustainability reporting is moving in the right direction, but needs to move faster 

1 May - TCFD and CDSB launch Knowledge Hub to help organizations implement the TCFD recommendations

30 Apr - New report shows green growth and reporting are high on Vietnam’s agenda

9 Apr - CDSB aligns its reporting Framework with TCFD recommendations and launches 5-year strategy

26 Mar - Report released today reveals opportunities for harmonization in sustainability and corporate governance reporting

19 Mar - New research shows clear gap between companies' awareness of climate risks and actions for tackling them

27 Feb - New report helps business navigate global sustainability reporting trends

13 Feb - Is China stepping up? Celebrate Chinese New Year by diving into the country's sustainability reporting trends

2017

11 Dec - Hannon Armstrong, LUX Resorts and E.SUN Bank commit to implement the TCFD recommendations 

1 Dec - Lois Guthrie steps down from Climate Disclosure Standards Board 

26 Sep - The Reporting Exchange launches today: the global resource for corporate sustainability reporting 

19 Sep - Global leading companies commit to disclose climate risks within three years 

17 Jul - New initiative showcases companies committing to disclose climate-related financial risks 

27 Jun - Rapid, high-quality implementation of TCFD recommendations needed to build a sustainable financial system 

27 Jun - EU Non-Financial Reporting guidelines in line with TCFD recommendations make strong case for climate disclosure 

15 Jun - Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s Chair joins CDSB’s Board 

15 Feb - CDSB's response to the Task Force recommendations

 

2016

14 Dec - CDP and CDSB welcome Task Force recommendations as a major step forward for further mainstreaming climate disclosure
6 Dec – EU countries must adopt directive extending mandatory reporting of environmental and non-financial information 13 Oct – Climate Disclosure Standards Board wins Finance for the Future Awards 30 Aug – Finance for the Future Awards
28 Jun – Mapping the sustainability reporting landscape: Lost in the right direction?
21 Jan – Fossil fuel companies need to come clean on climate risks post Paris

2015

10 Nov – The Reporting Exchange – revolutionizing the reporting landscape 30 Sep – Markets: act now on climate change disclosure, says Bank of England Governor Mark Carney
25 Jun – Fossil Fuel companies failing legal duty to report climate risk
08 Jun – Framework launched to mainstream environmental & natural capital reporting
29 Apr – Asia’s investor network pledges support for global statement on fiduciary duty and climate change disclosure
20 Apr – World’s largest responsible investment network signs on to fiduciary duty and climate change disclosure statement
24 Feb – CDSB connects corporate non-financial reporting approaches
23 Feb – First company tries next generation climate change reporting

2014

09 Dec  – Climate change-related stock exchange reporting requirements launched at Lima Stock Exchange, COP20
30 Oct – CDSB invites comments on updating its corporate reporting framework to include environmental information
29 Sep – Non-financial reporting directive adopted while questions remain on implementation
22 Sep – Game-changing collective commitment to climate change disclosure as matter of fiduciary duty
29 Apr – Why are carbon asset stranded risks invisible in corporate reports? Please discuss.
15 Mar – CDSB welcomes European Parliament decision on corporate reporting
31 Mar – CDSB and CDP welcome new environmental reporting principles from ASX
17 Feb – CDSB expands corporate reporting framework to include additional natural capital risks and opportunities
24 Jan – CDSB Framework referenced in World Economic Forum annual meeting as instrument for addressing systemic climate risks in capital markets

2013

11 Sep – WBCSD and Natural Capital Declaration join CDSB’s Technical Working Group
11 Sep – CDSB becomes official supporters of the Natural Capital Declaration
10 Sep – Mardi McBrien, CDSB's Managing Director awarded Environment Award
18 Jul – CDP, CDSB and IIRC announce collaboration to accelerate integrated reporting
17 Jul – Mandatory greenhouse gas reporting passed UK Parliament, CDSB Reporting Framework method of compliance
19 Jun – Proposed European legislation on non-financial reporting is an opportunity for the European economy
05 Jun – SASB, CDP and CDSB Announce Memorandum of Understanding
24 May – CDSB collaborating with Group of Friends of Paragraph 47
16 Apr – Europe urged to lead world on non-financial reporting
04 Apr – CDSB welcomes new members to its Technical Working Group