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April 2023 ISSB podcast available
25 Apr 2023
In this podcast, ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber and Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd share on topics discussed at the Board’s April meeting, including summary of decisions made at the ISSB’s supplementary April 2023 meeting, decisions made at the April 2023 ISSB meeting on the ISSB’s Consultation on Agenda Priorities and the International Applicability of the SASB Standards project.
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April 2023 ISSB Update available
20 Apr 2023
This Update highlights ISSB’s discussions on topics such as International Applicability of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards and ISSB Consultation on Agenda Priorities.
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ISSB decides to prioritise climate-related disclosures to support initial application
03 Apr 2023
ISSB decided to complement its package of transitional reliefs to support companies applying the ISSB’s first two Standards—IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures. The relief will enable companies to focus initial efforts on ensuring they meet investor information needs around climate change.
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March 2023 ISSB Update and podcast available
20 Mar 2023
In this podcast, ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber and Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd share on topics discussed at the Board’s March meeting, including activity underway following final decisions on IFRS S1 and IFRS S2; and summary of the board’s discussions on the SASB Standards, including expectations on timing of updates to the SASB Standards.
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ISSB to discuss international applicability of the SASB Standards project at meeting on 16 March
09 Mar 2023
The ISSB is developing an exposure draft that explains the process and the methodology for updating specific jurisdictional laws and regulations in the SASB Standards in order to enhance the international applicability of the SASB Standards.
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Seven key takeaways from the IFRS Sustainability Symposium
06 Mar 2023
The key takeaways from the symposium included ISSB Standards are nearing issuance; SASB Standards are a practical tool to implement S1 and S2; and global comparability remains paramount.
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G20 focuses on launch of ISSB’s inaugural standards
28 Feb 2023
The meeting summary of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held on 24-25 February 2023, noted that the G20 looks forward to the early finalisation of standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) for climate-related financial disclosures and the ISSB’s work beyond climate.
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February 2023 ISSB Update and podcast available
22 Feb 2023
In this podcast, ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber and Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd share on topics discussed at the Board’s February meeting, including sources of guidance to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities and disclosures; effective date of ISSB standards; and proportionality and support for those applying IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
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ISSB ramps up activities to support global implementation ahead of issuing inaugural standards end Q2 2023
17 Feb 2023
The ISSB has taken its final decisions on all the technical content of its initial Standards. Given the importance of capacity building to ensure this is a truly global initiative, the ISSB will focus efforts on developing further guidance and training material, as well as working with partners to deliver a core capacity building programme across different economic settings, so that all market participants can access its benefits.
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February 2023 International Sustainability Standards Board agenda and meeting papers available
03 Feb 2023
Topics discussed at the ISSB meeting on 16 February 2023 include General Sustainability-related Disclosures (S1) and Climate-related Disclosures (S2).