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IFRS Foundation announces International Sustainability Standards Board, consolidation with CDSB and VRF, and publication of prototype disclosure requirements

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:34:03 +0000

03 Nov 2021

Read the detailed summary of the announcement made at COP26 in Glasgow

CDSB Launches Biodiversity consultation

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:59:09 +0000

15 Sep 2021

CDSB is pleased to announce the release of its Biodiversity application guidance, which is now open for consultation.

Guidance and online course launched by CDSB to help companies disclose water-related financial information to investors

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:48:59 +0000

23 Aug 2021

The Water Guidance offers companies a means of developing their reporting practices and ensuring that investors are receiving the information needed to drive the transition to a sustainable, resilient, and water secure economy.

CDSB welcomes UK’s leadership in mandatory TCFD implementation

Michael Zimonyi — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:45:01 +0000

24 Mar 2021

The UK’s consultation to implement the TCFD in its mandatory requirements means that it could be the first G20 country to implement the Task Force’s recommendations.

CDSB welcomes IFRS statement on sustainability standards

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:17:27 +0000

08 Mar 2021

A welcome pace as IFRS Trustees take further steps towards a global approach to sustainability standards.

CDSB’s reactions on the EFRAG report on EU sustainability reporting standard-setting

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:20:08 +0000

08 Mar 2021

The EU Commission-appointed European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) Project Task Force published its final report on the creation of European non-financial reporting standards. CDSB welcomes recommendations on international co-construction and digitisation, but cautions around areas of duplication that can be avoided.

CDSB welcomes SEC move to focus on climate-related disclosure in public company filings

Michael Zimonyi — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:59:43 +0000

24 Feb 2021

CDSB welcomes Acting Chair Allison Lee's announcement that she is directing the SEC to enhance its focus on climate-related disclosure in public company filings and revise its existing guidance on climate-related disclosure. CDSB stands ready to support the SEC and the US market in improving climate-related disclosures in their mainstream filings.

CDSB calls for regulatory change following review of European corporate environmental disclosures

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:45:15 +0000

07 Dec 2020

The third consecutive review of environmental and climate-related disclosures in Europe shows signs of improvement, but the information remains insufficient for investment decision-making.

The CDSB offers free consultation on climate-related reporting for EU businesses

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:03:52 +0000

16 Sep 2020

What is the Enhanced Reporting Europe campaign?

New Zealand becomes first to implement mandatory TCFD reporting

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:33:22 +0000

15 Sep 2020

CDSB reaffirms its commitment to support New Zealand businesses and the market in implementing these new requirements.

Major framework- and standard-setting institutions commit to working on a global comprehensive reporting system

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:25:15 +0000

11 Sep 2020

Five global organisations, whose frameworks, standards and platforms guide the majority of sustainability and integrated reporting, announce a shared vision of what is needed for progress towards comprehensive corporate reporting – and the intent to work together to achieve it.

Coalition publishes 7 recommendations for the upcoming Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)

Michael Zimonyi — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:58:22 +0000

22 Jun 2020

ACCA, Accountancy Europe, Association of German Banks (BdB), CDSB, EFAMA, Frank Bold, IIGCC, Schroders, ShareAction, WWF have decided to form an informal group on Sustainable Finance. The group is used as a platform for collaboration and coordination and can serve in the future as a useful forum for further interactions with the EU institutions.

78% of Europe’s largest companies falling short of adequately reporting environmental and climate-related risks despite EU guidelines

Anonymous — Thu, 14 May 2020 17:02:15 +0000

19 May 2020

Current corporate reporting practices could fall short on delivering on the objectives of the European Green Deal and the 2050 climate neutrality target.

CDP and CDSB team up to provide the building blocks for successful TCFD disclosure

Anonymous — Thu, 07 May 2020 11:12:56 +0000

07 May 2020

Connecting CDP disclosures with the CDSB Framework to satisfy the TCFD recommendations

CDSB and CDP release handbook to meet challenges of environmental and climate reporting across the EU

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:15:44 +0000

19 Feb 2020

The EU Environmental Reporting Handbook evaluates company disclosure in line with the Non-Financial Reporting Directive