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ISSB plans to develop new disclosure standards for Biodiversity and Human Capital. Please recall that they already rolled out general sustainability (IFRS S1) and Climate (IFRS S2) reporting standards in 2023. Biodiversity seems to be catching a lot of attention across sectors. GRI had also announced revision in their Biodiversity standard in January 2024 https://lnkd.in/gxk5iiZS #biodiversity #ISSB #IFRS

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Introducing the 'Big eBook of Sustainability Reporting Frameworks' Unsure which framework to report to...or how and what to report? This comprehensive guide from EcoAct breaks down key voluntary and mandatory climate and energy frameworks and outlines the terminology, criteria and benefits to demystify the world of sustainability reporting. 👉 Download this eBook here: http://spr.ly/6048gzlWn #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ReportingFrameworks EcoAct is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric

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Is your organisation ready to develop robust nature strategies and prepare disclosures for regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive? The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework is here to guide you, but there's a lot to learn, from core concepts to the LEAP process for assessing nature-related issues. Join our upcoming webinar to: 🔍 Understand the essentials of nature reporting and TNFD disclosures. 🌎 Discover how to leverage spatial data for quick and effective TNFD assessments. 📊 See how to complete the first stages of LEAP on Earth Blox. Register here 👉https://lnkd.in/esFMGGVv #TNFD #NatureReporting #Sustainability #GeospatialData #LEAP #CSRD #Webinar

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The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has just announced the publication of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy (ISSB Taxonomy). This digital tool will "support capital market transparency and efficiency and enable companies and investors to digitally process sustainability-related financial disclosures provided through use of the ISSB Standards," says ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber. Click here to learn more and to access the ISSB’s new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy: https://lnkd.in/dt4BzbYb ESG Today | #IFRS #ISSBTaxonomy #ISSB #ESG #Disclosure

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We know that for some organisations it is sometimes difficult for those in sustainability roles to gain key information from their colleagues. This could be because the organisation is very large, or there are competing priorities or any number of other reasons. We’ve developed an approach and it seems successful, so we’d like to share it with you: https://lnkd.in/edV7QhWV

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Excellent point of view. Besides the availability of data it will also be crucial WHAT will be done with the monitoring. To many imposures on company side...and overall - especially for small cies - a lock of automated reporting.

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🌐 Understanding Double Materiality Assessments (DMA) for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is vital for today’s corporate sustainability landscape.   Last week, as part of London Climate Action Week, we held a webinar delving into DMA for CSRD. If you couldn’t join us, don’t worry! Our slideshow is now available, summarising all the key insights.   📩 Interested in the full webinar recording or would like to set up a dedicated converstation? Feel free to contact [email protected]   #LCAW #CorporateSustainability #DMA #CSRD #WebinarRecap

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Check out the latest story from Responsible Investor #ResponsibleInvestor #ISSB #SustainabilityStandards #EnergyTransition

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GRI and IFRS deepen interoperability of sustainability reporting. Last week the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the IFRS Foundation announced an enhanced collaboration aimed at creating full interoperability between GRI and ISSB standards. Building on their 2022 Memorandum of Understanding, this partnership seeks to streamline sustainability reporting for companies, benefiting both investors and a broader range of stakeholders. The collaboration will optimise the use of GRI and ISSB standards together, focusing on the seamless reporting of an organisation’s impacts, risks, and opportunities. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) will work jointly to align common disclosures, starting with a pilot project on biodiversity. This initiative aims to integrate thematic and sector-based standards, providing a unified reporting framework. Historically, the IFRS Foundation and GRI have led parallel efforts to enhance transparency and comparability in sustainability reporting. By consolidating their strengths, they aim to reduce duplication and complexity in the sustainability disclosure landscape. The joint working between the ISSB and GSSB will enhance the quality of sustainability information, addressing both investor needs and broader stakeholder requirements. #GSSB #ISSB #sustainability #interoperability #datareporting https://lnkd.in/gYp6PpTE

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#ESG update: The ISSB's new two-year work plan focuses on reducing complexity and improving disclosure efficiency, supporting global implementation of IFRS S1 and S2 standards. During the IFRS Foundation Conference at London Climate Action Week, the ISSB announced significant advancements in harmonizing the sustainability disclosure landscape. By collaborating with key organizations such as the Transition Plan Taskforce, GHG Protocol, CDP, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, and Global Reporting Initiative, the ISSB aims to streamline sustainability reporting standards. This initiative ensures high-quality, comparable information on sustainability-related risks and opportunities, addressing the needs of investors and supporting corporate transition to a lower-carbon economy. Full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gWKktNW8 #Sustainability #IFRS #ISSB #ClimateAction #SustainabilityReporting #CleanEnergy #SustainableFinance

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Having published its first two standards, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has now decided what it will focus on next. To reach this point, it consulted with stakeholders to understand their views on important questions including how to balance time spent supporting implementation of the first standards with preparing for new ones. Find out what's for the #ISSB: https://lnkd.in/e8iwGW7w #sustainabilityreporting

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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) launches new service linking GRI and CSRD's sustainability reporting standards #ESGreporting #sustainabilityreporting #csrd #esrs #reporting

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Are you ready for the next wave of sustainability requirements? Sustainability reporting is quickly becoming essential for UK and EU businesses. Even if it’s not mandatory for you yet, it likely will be as regulations expand. Here's a few ways you can get started. (swipe for more info)   📝Materiality assessment  🤝Stakeholder engagement 🎯Set goals  📈Data collection ⏰Data quality and timeliness   🔗Read our blog to learn more about current and upcoming UK sustainability reporting requirements or reach out to discuss how we can help you on your sustainability journey! https://lnkd.in/emM3QWCP #Sustainability #ESG #ESGReporting #UKSustainabilityReporting #Sustainability #ESGData

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The #EY Net Zero Centre just published a new report highlighting the outlook for the global voluntary carbon market and the essential role carbon credits must play for effective and ambitious climate action. Key findings include: ➡️Carbon credits are essential to effective and ambitious climate action ➡️Quality credits are scarce and priced at a premium ➡️Those that engage early will be best positioned to create and capture opportunities and manage risks Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e5G3wJBW Chestnut Carbon is proud to develop nature-based carbon removal projects that meet the most rigorous Gold Standard® verification criteria. We believe nature-based solutions offer the most scalable opportunity available today to capture carbon and help companies reduce their carbon footprint. Contact us today to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmpXGe3u

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🚨Important news in the UK sustainability reporting landscape.🚨 The UK Government has announced updates to the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). ⬇️ Key components of the UK Governments plans: 1️⃣ IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards 🔸It aims to make UK-endorsed ISSB standards available in Q1 2025 – this will be known as the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS). 🔸The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be able to use the UK SRS to introduce requirements for UK-listed companies to report sustainability-related information. 🔸The Government is to agree disclosure requirements for companies outside of the FCA’s scope in Q2 2025. 2️⃣ Transition Plans 🔸Given the overlap between IFRS S2 and the TPT Disclosure Framework, the FCA plans to consult on strengthening its expectations for transition plan disclosures with reference to the TPT Disclosure Framework. 🔸The UK Government will soon consult on how the UK’s largest companies can most effectively disclose their transition plans. 3️⃣ SDR and Investment Labels  No key changes as the following remain in place: 🔸The SDR and investment labels regime, with the anti-greenwashing rule coming into force 31st May 2024. 🔸The FCA consultation on extending the SDR and labelling regime to portfolio managers which remains open until 14 June 2024. 🔸The Intention to consult in Q3 2024 on broadening the scope of SDR to include funds under the Overseas Funds Regime. 4️⃣ UK Green Taxonomy 🔸Consultation is planned in due course on the UK Green Taxonomy including the overarching framework, use cases and specific activity level criteria which defines green activities. 🔸After the Taxonomy has been finalised a testing period will be introduced for at least two reporting years before mandating any disclosures. Whether disclosure is to be mandated is yet to be decided. 5️⃣ Nature-related Disclosures 🔸No commitment was made on nature-related disclosures but the UK Government acknowledged the work undertaken by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and encouraged companies to engage with the TNFD UK National Consultation Group recommendations. 🔸Support is provided for the ISSB’s recent announcement to commence research projects on nature risk disclosure and opportunities as part of an enhanced baseline of investor-focused sustainability disclosure. 🔸It encourages the ISSB to consider the holistic nature risk management approach developed by the TNFD. See the Implementation Update for more information: https://lnkd.in/e_Yvv4P3 Or contact us at Perigon to discuss the impact of these updates for your organisation and how we can help. 🤝

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⚠️ ONE WEEK TO GO | Don’t miss out on our next webinar, CSRD, Deforestation and Sustainability: Understanding the latest regulations 🗓️ Thursday 26th September 2024 ⏰ 1-2pm BST 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5vvFYjH The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires large and listed organisations to report on social and environmental risks and their impacts. While this is EU law, its implications are global — particularly for UK companies operating internationally. Our expert speakers from VinciWorks, Nick Henderson-Mayo Mayo and Naomi Grossman, will help you navigate these complex amendments, delving into CSRD, broader sustainability regulations, and the latest deforestation compliance rules. What you’ll learn: ✔ How CSRD impacts organisations both inside and outside of the EU ✔ EU and UK deforestation rules and compliance ✔ Sustainability regulations and what’s coming up in the future ✔ How companies can manage the regulatory challenges of sustainability Sign up for free here: https://lnkd.in/e5vvFYjH #Webinar #CSRD #Sustainability #Deforestation #OnlineWebinar #ComplianceLaw #UKLaw #Regulations #LegalUpdates

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