The Future of Sustainability Reporting with ISSB Standards - Responding to ESG Backlash

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) was established to meet investors' demand for global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure standards. ISSB standards simplify reporting and introduce unified, comprehensive sustainability disclosures. Investors rely on ESG reporting to assess a company's approach towards sustainable practices. There are challenges, however, due to powerful currents of anti-ESG sentiment, causing organizations and their boards to reevaluate their ESG strategies, goals, and communications.

This skepticism underscores the importance of transparent and credible ESG reporting frameworks, such as those proposed by the ISSB, to rebuild trust and confidence among investors, regulators, and the broader public. As companies grapple with these challenges, there is a growing recognition that sustainable practices are not only essential for mitigating risks and enhancing long-term value but also for fostering resilience in the face of evolving environmental, social, and governance pressures.

Join the ICD and CPA Canada on April 16, 2024, for the fourth webinar of a four-part series, "The Future of Sustainability Reporting with ISSB Standards – Responding to ESG Backlash," to gain clarity on the impact of the ISSB standards on ESG reporting and steps boards can take to prepare for enhanced ESG scrutiny.

Plus, don't miss the opportunity to participate in the Q&A session at the ICD National Director Conference and Fellowship Awards Gala on June 5, 2024. Register now to be part of the insightful series "International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) - Your Questions Answered."