23 July 2026

EFRAG issues draft sustainability standards for non-EU undertakings

EFRAG has published draft sustainability reporting standards for non-EU companies, referred to as ESRS-40a.

Under Article 40a of the EU Accounting Directive, companies are required to report in line with the standards from 2028 if they have generate €450m in net turnover within the EU and have branches or subsidiaries generating €200m within the EU market.

A public consultation is open until 31 October. EFRAG plans to deliver its technical advice on ESRS-40a by January 2027.

 

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Companies: 
EFRAG