Recognizing the central role of financial institutions in promoting business models fit for the future and underpinning a well-functioning global economy, GRI is consulting on a new set of Sector Standards for Financial Services.   Financial services organizations enable economic activities >>> read more

The European Commission has adopted a new package of proposals to simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity. This is a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU companies grow, innovate, >>> read more

Executives Remain Committed to Integrating Financial and Sustainability Data, Citing Strong Benefits Despite Policy Uncertainty, New Workiva Study Finds Companies that integrate financial and sustainability data are gaining a competitive edge. According to Workiva Inc.’s (NYSE: WK) 2025 Executive Benchmark >>> read more

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today announced the launch of a new report Paving the Way to Integrated Assurance: A Proactive Approach.” This report outlines the critical role integrated assurance plays in risk management and >>> read more

Accountants and finance professionals can now benefit from a practical resource to strengthen governance and control activities, enhancing the quality of sustainability information and disclosures. Building Trust in Sustainability Reporting and Preparing for Assurance: Governance and Controls for Sustainability Information was published >>> read more

At the request of the European Commission (EC), expressly confirmed on December 12, 2024, EFRAG is pleased to announce today the delivery of its technical advice on the VSME, the voluntary reporting standard for non-listed micro-, small-, and medium sized >>> read more

GRI’s Supervisory Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Hodess as GRI’s new CEO, beginning in February 2025. Robin, who joins the global leader in sustainability reporting at a time of growing expectations for corporate transparency, brings deep >>> read more

The European Commission has published a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to support stakeholders in the implementation of the EU taxonomy, a classification system for sustainable economic activities. The publication, which aims to make the taxonomy easier to use, >>> read more

Sustainability reporting around the world by major companies is now ‘business as usual’, with nine-in-ten of the companies that do report choosing to use the GRI Standards, according to a comprehensive new survey. The 2024 edition of the KPMG Survey of >>> read more

Frank Bold published a study on the sustainability disclosures of 100 influential companies. The study provides from high-impact sectors an early reflection on the general readiness for businesses in the EU to meet the expectations of the upcoming EU sustainability >>> read more

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is committed to supporting the implementation of ISSB Standards around the world. To this end, the IFRS Foundation has published a new comprehensive guide designed to help companies with the fundamental task of identifying and disclosing >>> read more

Since 2023, sustainability reporting policies have leaned further toward voluntary frameworks, which now account for 58% of policies set around the world – as revealed in the 2024 edition of the Carrots & Sticks (C&S) report.  The research finds that >>> read more