The IFRS Foundation, CDP and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) are pleased to confirm that, further to the announcement of 3 November 2021, CDSB has today been consolidated into the IFRS Foundation.
On 27th January, 15 years to the day after CDSB's formation, we hosted an event to celebrate the completion of our mission and the sunsetting of our organisation into the IFRS Foundation to support the work of the International Sustainability Standards Board.
The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation today announced the appointment of Emmanuel Faber to serve as Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), effective 1 January 2022.
The Corporate Reporting Dialogue has dissolved, citing the success of its mission given the upcoming consolidation of four of its seven members.
The Biodiversity Application Guidance is part of a series of CDSB Framework application guidance, which aims to extend the TCFD recommendations and its core elements to nature
Read the detailed summary of the announcement made at COP26 in Glasgow
The IFRS Foundation has today published a webcast explaining the role of the Technical Readiness Working Group (TRWG)
CDSB is pleased to announce the release of its Biodiversity application guidance, which is now open for consultation.
The Water Guidance offers companies a means of developing their reporting practices and ensuring that investors are receiving the information needed to drive the transition to a sustainable, resilient, and water secure economy.
CDSB welcomes the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy and the EU’s intention to contribute to the development of ambitious reporting standards in Europe and beyond, building on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.
A multifaceted training course for stock exchanges to distribute to their markets, free of charge.
The integration of SASB and the IIRC under the VRF represents another step towards a unified set of global sustainability standards.
ACCA, Accountancy Europe, CDSB, Eurosif, Frank Bold, PGGM, WWF, Schroders, WBA, and ShareAction welcome the European Commission’s initiative to improve the regulatory framework on corporate governance and stress several areas that should be addressed in the reform.
The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) is encouraged to see the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) achieve significant traction in making nature an area of focus for the business community globally, as the standard setters look to create a unified system for sustainability reporting.
NGOs support the European Commission's commitment to present an initiative on Sustainable Corporate Governance in 2021
The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) is looking for technical accounting support in developing additional guidance on integrating climate-related matters into financial reporting.
CDSB welcomes the much-awaited publication of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The suggested changes presented by the European Commission represent a solid foundation to start discussions, but some improvements are needed.
The UK’s consultation to implement the TCFD in its mandatory requirements means that it could be the first G20 country to implement the Task Force’s recommendations.
Today the IFRS Foundation has invited CDSB to join a working group to accelerate convergence in global sustainability reporting.
A welcome pace as IFRS Trustees take further steps towards a global approach to sustainability standards.
The EU Commission-appointed European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) Project Task Force published its final report on the creation of European non-financial reporting standards. CDSB welcomes recommendations on international co-construction and digitisation, but cautions around areas of duplication that can be avoided.
CDSB and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) issued recommendations based on discussion in a multi-stakeholder roundtable hosted by the two organisations to strengthen policy coherence between the different legislations and requirements of the EU sustainable finance agenda.
IOSCO sees an urgent need for globally consistent, comparable, and reliable sustainability disclosure standards and announces its priorities and vision for a Sustainability Standards Board under the IFRS Foundation.
CDSB welcomes Acting Chair Allison Lee's announcement that she is directing the SEC to enhance its focus on climate-related disclosure in public company filings and revise its existing guidance on climate-related disclosure. CDSB stands ready to support the SEC and the US market in improving climate-related disclosures in their mainstream filings.
CDSB supports the FRC’s proposals, stressing several points that are essential to achieving a practical framework for corporate reporting in the UK.
Through extensive global stakeholder engagement and 576 comment letters submitted, the IFRS Foundation’s Trustees have seen broad demand for the IFRS Foundation to play a role in creating a globally consistent sustainability reporting landscape.
Ravi Abeywardana is joining CDSB at a turning point in sustainability reporting.
Joint press release by CDP, CDSB, GRI, IIRC and SASB
The members of the Alliance for Corporate Transparency (including CDSB) have combined their expertise and aligned positions on the key priorities for the reform of the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive and development of standards on corporate sustainability disclosures.
The third consecutive review of environmental and climate-related disclosures in Europe shows signs of improvement, but the information remains insufficient for investment decision-making.
The joint capacity building activities for stock exchanges and regulators will help strengthen the support activities for climate-related disclosures and green finance.
CDSB welcomes mandatory implementation of climate risk disclosures using the TCFD recommendations across major sections of the UK economy by 2025
29th October 2020 – The International Organisation of Securities Commissions has today endorsed efforts by the world’s most widely used ESG standards and the IFRS Foundation to align sustainability reporting globally.
The plenary session of the European Parliament has confirmed this week that it is willing to support an ambitious 60% emission reduction target for 2030 as part of the European Climate Law. The decision was made by a narrow margin in European Parliament and negotiations with the Member States will now take place. What does this mean for the EU’s climate ambitions?
CDP, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) have written an open letter to Erik Thedéen, Director General of Finansinspektionen, Sweden, and Chair of the Sustainable Finance Task Force of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
The World Economic Forum’s report on common metrics and consistent reporting is written in partnership with Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC.
CDSB welcomes letter by investors calling for climate-related risks to be considered a material factor.
What is the Enhanced Reporting Europe campaign?
CDSB reaffirms its commitment to support New Zealand businesses and the market in implementing these new requirements.
Five global organisations, whose frameworks, standards and platforms guide the majority of sustainability and integrated reporting, announce a shared vision of what is needed for progress towards comprehensive corporate reporting – and the intent to work together to achieve it.
Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) released the CDSB Framework application guidance for climate-related disclosure (Climate Guidance). The release is the first in a series of guides on nature-related financial disclosure, with Water Guidance to follow early next year.
Natural capital disclosure is still in its nascence, despite the fact that businesses and their investors have already been exposed to its financial impacts. For the financial sector to be able to take natural capital into account, they need nature-related financial information from the businesses they invest in.
On 15 July, CDSB submitted its response to the European Commission’s public consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy. We have summarised the key points of our response.
ACCA, Accountancy Europe, Association of German Banks (BdB), CDSB, EFAMA, Frank Bold, IIGCC, Schroders, ShareAction, WWF have decided to form an informal group on Sustainable Finance. The group is used as a platform for collaboration and coordination and can serve in the future as a useful forum for further interactions with the EU institutions.
CDSB welcomes the final adoption of the EU Taxonomy Regulation after this week’s vote in the European Parliament.
Current corporate reporting practices could fall short on delivering on the objectives of the European Green Deal and the 2050 climate neutrality target.
Connecting CDP disclosures with the CDSB Framework to satisfy the TCFD recommendations
A four-year plan is currently underway by Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) in a bid to bring natural capital, including climate change, into the heart of financial decision-making.
Follow the 9 steps as outlined in the TCFD to-do list to ensure that you are making effective TCFD aligned disclosures.
CDSB welcomes the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) efforts to speed up the uptake of high-quality climate-related financial reporting by premium listed companies, but warns that a comply or explain approach will not result in a timely and adequate response to the climate risks faced by the market.
Last week the European Commission launched the public consultation on the review of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive.
Non-financial reporting must be in the management report to satisfy investor needs and ensure that the Directive on Non-Financial Reporting is fit for purpose to achieve Europe’s ambitious sustainable finance goals.
The EU Environmental Reporting Handbook evaluates company disclosure in line with the Non-Financial Reporting Directive
CDSB is looking for a project impact analysis consultant and invites a call for quotes from suitable consultants.
CDSB launches consultation to advance the disclosure of nature-related financial information in the mainstream report and explore the role of the CDSB Framework in this process.
The Japanese version of the TCFD Implementation Guide, which launched at the TCFD Summit this October, provides localised guidance for climate-related financial disclosure.
Read CDSB Managing Director Mardi McBrien's remarks at the inaugural TCFD Summit in Japan.
Memorandum of Cooperation exchanged with the Japan TCFD Consortium and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB).
Our Technical Director, Nadine Robinson delivers CDSB's intervention at the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative 10 year anniversary.
Better Alignment Project report released today shows high levels of alignment between the frameworks on the basis of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations
SASB and CDSB release handbook, highlighting real-world reporting on climate-related financial risks and opportunities
Online learning platform offers courses designed to foster higher quality and more consistent climate-related financial disclosures.
Ambitious goals are underpinned by collaboration with the private sector and initiatives to support implementation.
The position paper sets out the seven key principles report preparers should follow for achieving such transparency and accountability.
CDSB is seeking feedback from companies, investors, regulators and others on the Guide to inform its future work and ensure we deliver on market needs.
Participants of the Corporate Reporting Dialogue will announce the findings of their global market consultation on building better alignment via a webinar on Tuesday 25 June 2019.
CDSB's Managing Director, Mardi McBrien participated on the BrightTalk webinar.
The GEI’s standardized reporting framework allows investors to compare how companies around the world are investing in women in the workplace, the supply chain, and the communities in which they operate
CDSB and SASB partner to create how-to guide for climate-related disclosures
Here are the 11 preliminary steps you need to start integrating the recommendations.
An analysis of Principle 7: Recognise and Manage Risk and the associated Recommendation 7.4
Position paper from major international corporate reporting standard setters and framework providers
New study shows that sustainability and integrated reporting have increased in Japan due to market drivers and investor expectations
Extreme weather, failure of climate-change mitigation and adaptation, as well as natural disasters ranked as top 3 most severe risks in the WEF annual report.
The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) has been listed as a key player to watch by the 2019 State of Green Business report produced in partnership with Trucost, part of S&P Global.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in collaboration with thinktank, Ex'Tax Project published a new report “Tax as a Force for Good”, outlining how shifting tax burden from labour to natural resource use, pollution and consumption could help meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and an inclusive circular economy.
Hosted by C2ES, this webinar focuses on frameworks developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) to facilitate the implementation of TCFD recommendations.
The report sets out opportunities to align financial policies to support clean growth and a sustainable Canadian economy.
Today the Coalition Group (of which CDSB is a member), together with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), launched the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies.
UK’s reporting regulator makes statement demanding improvements in the ‘front end’ of company annual reports.
Company management reports found lacking key environmental and climate information, with French and UK companies most in line with EU regulation.
Major international corporate reporting standard setters and framework providers have today announced a ground-breaking new two-year project focused on driving better alignment in the corporate reporting landscape, to make it easier for companies to prepare effective and coherent disclosures that meet the information needs of capital markets and society.
Following a webinar discussing the first steps of getting started with scenario analysis, this session takes a deeper dive by discussing 2 cases studies of how companies have undertaken their scenario analyses. The case studies are presented by South Pole.
The webinar looks at how companies can use the TCFD recommendations to maximise the opportunities associated with the low-carbon transition.
This webinar discusses first steps and easy wins when working towards implementing the TCFD recommendations.
This webinar looks at how companies can structure their disclosure in line with the TCFD recommendations using the CDP disclosure questionnaire and the CDSB Framework.
This webinar provides practical information and first steps for companies who have publicly committed to implement the TCFD recommendations. We will attempt to assist companies starting to understand how scenario analysis applies to their business, provide some guidance on scenario analysis within the context of the overall disclosure recommendations as well as signposts to useful support resources.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand has partnered with the Climate Disclosure Standards Board to bring you this webinar to explore the latest developments in climate-related financial disclosure. The webinar provides an overview of why including climate change related-risks in financial disclosures is becoming more mainstream, and what this might mean for the accounting profession.
Following the release of the final report of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures recommendations, companies may wish to explore how they might implement them effectively. We heard from a series of experts who provided a deeper view on the issues companies need to take into account to report climate-related financial information for the first time, starting from a checklist of practical steps companies can take now and looking at some of the accounting challenges that will arise.
This webinar provides an overview of the regulatory landscape in relation to the TCFD recommendations and climate risk, in addition to a detailed analysis of the current situation in Australia and the UK.
Returning to her role of Managing Director from maternity leave, Mardi McBrien writes about CDSB’s mission and what to expect from the year ahead
Simon Messenger writes about how to develop good reporting practices to integrate climate change into institutional investments.
As resources on the platform continue to grow, two new sections will be launched in September 2018
In the past few months, CDSB held various workshops on the TCFD recommendations to provide guidance on the topic and gather feedback on the challenges and solutions that organizations are adopting on this journey.
In the past year, CDSB ran a series of webinars and workshops to raise awareness on the TCFD recommendations and climate risk disclosures. This infographic shows some of the key themes that emerged from the conversations with our audience.
Today the UK Environmental Audit Committee released its latest report “Greening finance: embedding sustainability in financial decision making”, as a result of its Green Finance Inquiry into climate change reporting regulation.
Between October and March, we held a number of interactive workshops on the TCFD recommendations and climate risks to provide some guidance on the topic and gather feedback on the significant challenges that organizations are facing on this journey.
CDSB's technical working group member Carol Adams summarises the findings of the UK Environmental Audit Committee's report on green finance
Scenario analysis presents one of the biggest challenges organizations are facing when reporting climate information following the TCFD recommendations. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Finding the right resources to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures can be hard. Together with the TCFD, we have launched a Knowledge Hub to support businesses implement the TCFD recommendations.
The first online platform dedicated to the latest resources, tools and insights on the TCFD recommendations.
Mardi McBrien writes her personal reflections on the past 10 years of CDSB, highlighting the key achievements of the organisation.
Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) released its second report as part of a series called Insights from the Reporting Exchange.
Michael Wilkins, Head of Sustainable Finance at S&P Global Ratings writes about the latest developments in the green bonds market and its connection to climate reporting
Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) released a new report that maps global and regional Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting trends.
Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) release the second case study in a series designed to provide insights into the sustainability reporting trends across various countries covered by the Reporting Exchange.
On 31st January, the EU High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) released its recommendations for Financing a Sustainable European Economy. This is a summary of and initial reactions to its recommendations around TCFD implementation.
Following the release of our discussion paper "Materiality and climate-related financial disclosures", we hosted this webinar to discuss the key challenges we identified for the application of materiality to climate-related financial disclosures, highlighting potential strategies for materiality determination.
CDSB's Technical Working Group member Dr. Jane Thostrup Jagd presents the Integrated Ratio Guideline, a new tool to calculate non-financial and integrated ratios
CDSB's new discussion paper looks at the application of materiality to climate-related financial disclosures, highlighting the main challenges and potential strategies for materiality determination
Following our webinar on directors' duties and liabilities around climate risk, we summarize some of the most recent developments in this space.
This webinar provides an overview of the regulatory landscape in relation to the TCFD recommendations and climate risk, in addition to a detailed analysis of the current situation in Australia and the UK.
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures will be working with CDSB to develop a knowledge hub to better support companies interested in implementing its recommendations.
The users of the CDSB framework at a glance: 374 companies in 32 countries, across 10 sectors
CDSB is organising a series of capacity building workshops and webinars to support rapid, high-quality implementation of the TCFD recommendations.
Our response to the FRC letter drawing companies' attention to the changes to reporting requirements and areas for improvement
CDSB's newsletter rounds up the key updates from our network and our most recent work
This special edition of CDSB's newsletter rounds up key information on the TCFD recommendations and how companies can begin implementation
This paper is designed to drive conversations about how companies can use the accounting standards to deliver on the TCFD recommendations, focusing mainly on IFRS 7 and 9
CDSB's newsletter rounds up the key updates from our network and our most recent work
CDSB's newsletter rounds up the key updates from our network and our most recent work
Here is what companies can do now to get ahead of the pack and prepare for the new reporting cycle.
This collaborative letter to DG FISMA requests greater clarity on how ESG relates to the fiduciary duties of investors
CDSB's newsletter rounds up the key updates from our network and our most recent work
The consultation on the Climate-Related Financial Disclosure recommendations released by the TCFD in December 2016 is now over. Our response reflects almost ten years of thinking and work we have done with our Board and Technical Working Group members.
We welcome the release of the London Stock Exchange ESG guidance, a step forward in the adoption of the TCFD recommendations
This collaborative letter to the EU Commission highlights the need to align the non-financial reporting guidelines with the FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure’s recommendations
CDSB's newsletter rounds up the key updates from our network and our most recent work
Navigating the technicality of the over 200 pages of the report is a daunting task. This factsheet presents the answers to 20 questions we know will be crucial to understand why the work of the Task Force matters and how organizations can implement the recommendations.
Are you wondering how to navigate the complexity of sustainability reporting? From today, you can use the new Reporting Exchange beta to help make sense of over 1,000 reporting requirements and resources on sustainability reporting from around the world.
With a few weeks left until the official release of the draft set of recommendations for companies to disclose climate-related financial information, we round up the main questions that will help you understand what they mean and why this matters.
CDSB's newsletter rounds up the key updates from our network and our most recent work
CDSB joins a consortium of European sustainable finance organisations launching a plan to solve Europe’s investment crisis, on the day the European Commission publishes further details of its expert group on sustainable finance.
CDSB won the award for its efforts to provide investors with environmental information as accurately as financial information.
At the start of New York Climate Week 2016, CDSB and CDP reflect on the Task Force for Climate related Financial Disclosures and the role of the reporting community in supporting the successful implementation of their recommendations.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has introduced a comply or explain requirement for their issuers, to be introduced after 31st December 2017.
From 2016, certain companies in EU Member States are required to report non-financial information in their management report, but what could this look like?
CDSB has been shortlisted in the public sector and third sector category which recognises those organisations that are part of a government department or local authority, charities or not-for-profit organisations.
EU and international experts discussed the relevance and interaction of the various existing non-financial and sustainability reporting frameworks at a recent ACCA-CDSB roundtable in Brussels.
ACCA & CDSB ask whether the fragmentation of the reporting landscape is resulting in the discipline failing to fulfil its potential.
In response to the Task Force’s first report, CDSB and CDP have submitted their views and recommendations.
We welcome Jenny Thomson, who has been seconded from Grant Thornton to the CDSB Secretariat.
We interviewed the newest members to join the CDSB Technical Working Group to find out more about their work and expectations of working with us.
In the wake of the Paris climate agreement, ClientEarth, along with partners, has written to a European financial authority urging it to promote climate risk disclosures from fossil fuel companies across the EU.
Hot on the heels of a historic climate deal in Paris, the Carbon Tracker Initiative and CDSB have launched proposals for risk reporting by fossil fuel companies in Davos.
The Climate Disclosure Standards Board and CDP welcome the Financial Stability Board's (FSB) announcement today at COP21 of the formation of an industry-led Climate Disclosure Task Force (CDTF) which will bring together best practice climate disclosure under the chairmanship of Michael R. Bloomberg.
Recent data published by CDP shows that the CDSB Framework is now in use by 314 companies with a combined market capitalisation of US$ 4.2 trillion.
The Natural Capital Coalition invites comments to its Natural Capital Protocol. The consultation will run until 26th February 2016.
Congratulations to Vodafone, the 100th corporate signatory to the Statement on fiduciary duty & climate change disclosure. The Statement has now surpassed 150 signatories overall.
The Governor of the Bank of England called for a task force to address lack of reliable climate change information in markets, however it is important to act quickly and not to reinvent the wheel.
Integrated energy & chemicals company Sasol was the 100th signatory to the Statement on fiduciary duty & climate change disclosure.
Join us to find out how to provide clear, concise and consistent natural capital information to your investors.
The expanded CDSB Framework is now available for companies to integrate environmental information and natural capital into mainstream corporate reports.
Jane Stevensen joined the CDSB Secretariat as Managing Director during Mardi McBrien’s maternity leave.
Some fossil fuel companies are failing in their legal duty to address climate risk in their reporting, a group of non-profit organisations working in the financial and regulatory sphere said today.
The statement, signed at the time of the launch of the CDSB Reporting Framework for environmental and natural capital information, sets out how CDSB and the IIRC collaborate.
CDSB submitted response to UNEP’s inquiry on aligning the financial system with sustainable development.
CDSB welcomes Anders Borg as speaker at the launch of the expanded CDSB Framework.
WBCSD is seeking to partner with a software development agency to facilitate the development of a web tool, database and other supporting resources.
ASrIA becomes the newest signatory to the Statement on fiduciary duty & climate change disclosure, a commitment to make use of climate change-related information as a matter of fiduciary duty.
London, 20 April 2015. The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Initiative is the newest signatory to the Statement on fiduciary duty & climate change disclosure, a commitment to make use of climate change-related information as a matter of fiduciary duty.
WBCSD and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) are developing a web-based tool and database to help business understand and navigate the complex and fragmented corporate sustainability reporting landscape.
CDSB has shown how the most widely used corporate natural capital-related reporting approaches align to help companies.
CDSB has worked with software development company Arkk Solutions and carbon and climate change advisory firm Promethium Carbon to test this way of reporting information to CDP.
CDSB welcomes several new members to its Technical Working Group.
CDSB drafted corporate climate change reporting requirements for adoption by stock exchanges, to strengthen the resilience of financial markets against climate change impacts.
Find find out about the key aspects of the consultation draft of the updated CDSB Framework and how to respond.
CDSB launched consultation inviting comment on the second and final draft of its reporting framework.
Leading group of corporations and investors commit to report climate change in mainstream corporate reports as a matter of fiduciary duty.
CDSB responds to market calls for better alignment and reducing burden in corporate reporting.
CDSB invites public comment on organisational boundary setting for non-financial information in mainstream reports.
As part of revisions to its Framework CDSB invites comment on options for addressing carbon stranded asset risks in mainstream reports
CDSB welcomes the European Parliament decision on corporate reporting.
Listed entities in Australia will now be asked to disclose whether they have material exposure to economic, environmental & social risks.
CDSB invites public comment on its draft Reporting Framework as it expands beyond climate change to include information on natural capital, namely forest risk commodities and water.
Find find out about the key aspects of the consultation draft of the expanded CDSB Framework and how to respond.
Investor network concludes that SEC’s commitment to facilitating adequate climate disclosure does not reflect the increasing risks and opportunities posed by climate change for investors.
The World Economic Forum’s 44th Annual Meeting will today discuss the risks to capital markets associated with carbon asset stranding and will signal CDSB’s Reporting Framework as an essential tool for helping markets to recognise and respond to those risks.
New environmental regulations are being discussed in North and South America and there are broader moves towards integrating non-financial with financial reporting for investors and other stakeholders.
CDSB has launched new guidance aimed at UK quoted companies disclosing their Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) to comply with recent amendments to the UK Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report).
CDSB and CDP support ASX's objectives to encourage environmental and social disclosure, but proposes amendments to achieve intended outcome.
Report supports governments interested in the corporate sustainability reporting agenda by providing answers to key questions.
The CDSB Secretariat welcomes Dr Jarlath Molloy to its team. Jarlath will be responsible for managing the expansion of the CDSB Reporting Framework to cover forests and water, including leading the research, development of the Framework and public consultation of the new Framework.
CDSB has become a supporter of the Natural Capital Declaration (NCD), with the primary focus of building a global consensus around natural capital reporting requirements.
Recording of reporting experts from climate change and corporate reporting highlighting possible issues and discuss solutions to help your organisation conform to the new greenhouse gas reporting requirements in the UK Companies Act 2006 and beyond.
Recording of a webinar that positions the new UK GHG reporting regulations in context shows how conformance with CDSB's Reporting Framework is a means of compliance.
Group of European and international investors believe the legislation will help them by making more relevant information available.
Businesses in Japan and Korea are working on enhancing their investor relations with the help of CDSB’s Framework. CDSB has released two reports based on the Japanese and Korean experience and context of corporate non-financial reporting.
Partnership focuses on the integration of sustainability information into mainstream corporate reporting.
2 May 2013 - CDSB, IETA and international academics called for clarification of financial accounting rules for emissions trading and offer to provide practical support.
Slides and recording of a webinar held to assist companies in making the most out of the upcoming UK GHG reporting regulations.
The European Commission has proposed that existing accounting legislation on environmental and social reporting be amended.
With a plethora of standards hampering progress in carbon accounting, a 2 day workshop was held on January 14-15 to follow up on Dr Heather Lovell’s 2010 paper on the Multiple Frames of Carbon Accounting* and discuss how to move forward with carbon financial accounting. Can we rely on existing standards or is there a need to start from the ground up?
A Guide to assist companies using our Framework is now available. Developed in Partnership with the ACCA, the Guide aims to help people tasked with integrating climate change information in financial reports. Read on to find look at how to make the most of communicating climate change in financial reports and ensure its relevance for the investment community.
In April 2013, the UK Government will be introducing new additions to the Companies Act 2006 on reporting GHG emissions and information regarding environmental matters. For answers to questions and to find out how to make the most of the mandate, join our webinar on April 25.
March 1, Johannesburg Stock Exchange: CDSB, in partnership with Promethium Carbon, have released their new report ‘Climate Change: Your journey to Integrated Reporting’. The report aligns the principles of Integrated Reporting with the Climate Change Reporting Framework and is a helpful tool for those thinking about integrated corporate reporting.
Watch the webinar recording to find out more about complementary disclosure practices for a sustainable future.
Promethium Carbon and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) have developed this publication to provide CEOs, CFOs, reporting committees and internal auditors with a reference tool on integrated and climate change-related reporting.
CDP and CDSB support BIS’ objectives to provide clarity on narrative disclosure requirements and to streamline existing arrangements. However, we encourage BIS to define exactly meant by the words “business model” and “strategy”, as well as clarify whether the upcoming GHG reporting regulations qualify as compliance with the requirements outlined in this update.CDP and CDSB has reponded to the consultation on the draft update to narrative reporting requirements in the UK. Click here to download the full response.
London, UK – November 6th 2012: The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), a special project of CDP’s, today release an XBRL climate change reporting taxonomy. This is designed to transform the way companies report their climate change information by making the process easier and more streamlined. It will also facilitate the future integration of climate change data into mainstream financial reports by enabling easy extraction of material climate information.
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Joint CDP/CDSB consultation response to the proposed amendments to the Companies Act 2006.
Are you a company listed on the LSE Main Market affected by the proposed greenhouse gas reporting mandate? CDSB is here to answer your questions.
Are you a UK Quoted Company? If so, a proposed UK regulation requiring disclosure of GHG emissions may affect the content of your annual report. Hear leading accountants and non-financial disclosure professionals discuss the draft law and get an introduction to the new requirements.
CDSB will be hosting a webinar on the upcoming changes to the Companies Act 2006 on the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases.
Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange will be required to publish full details of their greenhouse gas emissions.
CDSB has responded to the UK Government's on mandatory disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions.
CDSB are looking to recruit a project support intern to assist in with their busy global Secretariat.
CDSB has released a Working Paper entitled “The Case for Consistency in Corporate Climate Change-Related Reporting”. The Working Paper supports and advances inter-agency project work by CDSB, the GRI, OECD and UNCTAD to examine consistency in climate change-related reporting.
CDSB's May newsletter has been released, covering insights into non-financial reporting and the work of the CDSB secretariat.
On March 27, Mardi McBrien, Chief Operating Officer of CDSB will be joining the discussion at The Australian GRI Conference on Sustainability and Integrated Reporting: FRAMEWORKS IN A FISHBOWL Understanding how to apply different normative frameworks for sustainability is challenging. Delegates at the Conference bring experience, questions and opinions on sustainability reporting and management, and talking to each other is key to gaining a better understanding of how to use the frameworks available. An interactive ‘fishbowl’ approach will be used at the Conference to explore the different fra
Wed, Mar 21 2012 - Today's edition of The Independent features a Q&A article written by CDSB's CEO, Lois Guthrie. The piece is in a special supplement on the evolution of sustainable accounting. Lois gives her expert opinion on questions such as "Why is accounting for sustainability important in the corporate sector?"
On 16 March 2012, CDSB attended a workshop with UNCTAD, OECD, and GRI at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
On the 26th March, CDSB's Lois Guthrie will be speaking at the CDP 2012 spring workshops
16 March 2012, Room XXV, Palais des Nations, Geneva - Join CDSB's CEO Lois Guthrie as she moderates a session on the information needs of a green economy.
CDSB Symposium - 23/02/12, 13:00 - 17:30.Venue - Roppongi Academy Hills 49, Japan
Companies report climate change related-information under an increasing number of mandatory and voluntary reporting frameworks. This survey is designed to gain feedback from companies on the challenges of climate change reporting and to identify opportunities for greater consistency.
CDSB are pleased to invite you to a special APPGCC event to introduce you to the “Consistency Project” which is a joint initiative of CDSB, GRI, OECD and UNCTAD.
CDSB's Lois Guthrie will be speaking at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
In June, CDSB organized a workshop aimed at eliciting investor reactions to DEFRA’s recent consultation on mandatory carbon reporting.
CDSB’s membership, partners, technical agenda and engagement plans have expanded rapidly over the last 6 months, driven by the success of the launch of the Climate Change Reporting Framework (CCRF) in September 2010. CDSB welcomes a new member organization to its Board, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) represented by Matthew Bateson and Andrea Brown from WBCSD’s energy & climate focus area. CDSB’s Chairman, Rick Samans, has been appointed Executive Director of the Global Green Growth Institute and continues to work with the World Economic Forum promoting green gro
CDSB has launched its proposed Framework for the inclusion of climate change data in mainstream reports.
CDSB wishes to thank all those organisations that have responded to its public consultation on the draft Reporting Framework.Following requests from organisations wishing to participate in the public consultation, CDSB confirms that the Board will continue to accept responses to the consultation until 31 October 2009.In view of the extended deadline for comments and the complexity of issues emerging from the consultation, CDSB plans to defer publication of its updated Framework until after December 2009.
The event will be chaired by Michael Izza, Chief Executive of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
The Climate Disclosure Standards Board is conducting a study on how investment professionals are dealing with climate reporting issues.
The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) is collaborating with the Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) to ensure consistency of approach between the organizations as they work towards mutual goals.
According to the Climate Change Act 2008, there must be regulations under S416(4) of the Companies Act 2006 requiring the director's report to contain information about greenhouse gas emissions for activities for which the company is responsible.
The report "Financial Institutions: Taking Greenhouse Gas Emmissions into Account" was commissioned and funded by the UK Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
