A consultation has launched to gather feedback on two proposed new Standards under GRI’s Sector Program, which will increase transparency within sectors by focusing attention on the sustainability issues that matter most. Adding to the Oil and Gas Sector Standard, >>> read more
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KPMG releases study of sustainability reporting at technology companies
Source: , 15 May 2021The Survey of Sustainability Reporting at Technology Companies by KPMG reveals that much progress has been made in sustainability reporting and assurance. The survey offers insights for technology company leaders, boards, and sustainability professionals. Its aim is to support those >>> read more
New guide to help companies understanding the benefits of TCFD climate reporting
Source: Bloomberg, 6 May 2021Bloomberg has created a guide to help you better understand the benefits of implementing the TCFD recommendations. The casualties of the climate crisis could include financial stability, the global economy, and the value of investments. As governments catch up to >>> read more
IFRS Foundation Trustees publish institutional arrangements for proposed new sustainability standards board
Source: IFRS Foundation, 4 May 2021The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation (Foundation) published on 30 april the proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Foundation to accommodate the potential formation of a new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) within the governance structure of the organisation. In addition, the >>> read more
Workiva Cloud Platform Simplifies and Accelerates ESG Reporting for Companies Across the Globe
Source: Workiva , 30 April 2021Workiva Inc. today announced it has extended its cloud platform capabilities to help companies meet the rapidly changing landscape of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting with a fit-for-purpose ESG solution. The end-to-end solution allows businesses to keep pace with the >>> read more
Gartner Says CFOs Must Embed Corporate Sustainability in Their Firms’ Investment Proposition
Source: Gartner, 28 April 2021CFOs who improve their organization’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting to investors will enjoy improved access to capital, stock performance, and customer loyalty, according to Gartner, Inc. “Approximately one in 10 investors find the ESG information they are looking >>> read more
Corporate natural capital accounting – understanding challenges and pursuing standardization opportunities
Source: WBCSD, 28 April 2021Yesterday, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), in collaboration with Valuing Nature, launches the Corporate natural capital accounting – from building blocks to a path for standardization report, as a contribution to the EU Life funded Transparent project. >>> read more
Accountancy Europe welcomes EU progress on sustainability reporting standards
Source: Accountancy Europe, 23 April 2021Accountancy Europe welcomes the EU progress on sustainability reporting standards. The newly released Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be instrumental to achieve the European Green Deal. The European Union (EU) will need appropriate sustainability reporting standards to comply with >>> read more
GRI backs mandatory EU reporting on sustainability impacts
Source: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), 21 April 2021GRI has welcomed that the European Commission is maintaining its ambition to achieve progress in corporate transparency on sustainability impacts, following publication of the proposed new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The CSRD would have a significantly extended scope than the current >>> read more
European Commission adopts proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Source: European Commission, 21 April 2021Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which would amend the existing reporting requirements of the NFRD. This will extend sustainability reporting requirements to all large & listed companies. About 50.000 companies (compared >>> read more
AFME calls for more consistent ESG Reporting Requirements to help deliver Europe’s Sustainable Finance ambitions
Source: AFME, 14 April 2021The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has launched today (14th) a report highlighting the need for financial institutions to have access to consistent non-financial reporting from corporates to be able to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. >>> read more
A roadmap for accelerating integrated reporting assurance
Source: IIRC, 12 April 2021Since the IIRC was formed with the support of IFAC in 2010, the number of organizations using integrated reports to communicate their value creation story has increased, with now more than 2,500 businesses in over 70 countries implementing integrated reporting. >>> read more