Sam Groves

Compilation of sustainability reporting guidance (28 July-1 August)

IESBA issues guidance on sustainability assurance ethics standards

ACCA and University of Glasgow highlight need for accounting standard on carbon-related instruments

ICAEW and CIPFA sign agreement on potential merger

EFRAG issues draft ESRS simplifications

Proposes shortening standards by 55%

UK FRC seeks views on ISSB's proposed amendments to SASB standards

CCLI: Canadian directors have legal obligation to disclose material nature-related risks

European Commission adopts VSME standard as recommendation

Which will serve as the basis for future delegated act to facilitate voluntary disclosures after CSRD scope reduction

Applying the TNFD metrics architecture

Early adopters NBIM and Manulife outline their approaches to assessing and disclosing key nature metrics in line with the TNFD recommendations

Less than 30% South African companies ready for mandatory sustainability reporting