Inaction is not an option: tackling sustainability gaps in corporate governance
NGOs support the European Commission's commitment to present an initiative on Sustainable Corporate Governance in 2021
CDSB and WBA issue recommendations to bring policy coherence to the EU sustainable finance agenda
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.
Briefings: disclosure under the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive
The CDSB has held a series of briefings around the disclosure under the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive ahead of a major report launch in December.
CDSB presents its priorities on the new European sustainable finance strategy
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.
78% of Europe’s largest companies falling short of adequately reporting environmental and climate-related risks despite EU guidelines
Current corporate reporting practices could fall short on delivering on the objectives of the European Green Deal and the 2050 climate neutrality target.
EU Green Deal and NFRD review: Will the EU manage to turn strategies into actions and move towards more consistent and comparable non-financial reporting?
As the new European Commission is currently implementing the priorities set out in the 11 December Communication on the European Green Deal, CDSB’s Policy Manager, Axelle Blanchard, gives insight into the first round of feedback from stakeholders from the initial inception impact assessment consultation on the NFRD review.
Helen Brand on non-financial reporting in Europe
The Chief Executive of the ACCA comments on the review of EU corporate reporting conducted by CDSB & CDP.
EU sustainable finance action plan – what's it all about?
On 8th March, the European Commission laid out its plans to achieve sustainable growth, manage financial risks and foster transparency in markets. Here’s what you need to know.
Will Europe be first to adopt the TCFD recommendations?
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.
EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive – how companies make the most out of it
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?
A consistent approach to climate risk disclosure
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.
European Parliament votes in favor of non-financial reporting in annual reports
CDSB welcomes the European Parliament decision on corporate reporting.
Proposed European legislation on non-financial reporting is an opportunity for the European economy
Group of European and international investors believe the legislation will help them by making more relevant information available.