EU bodies agree ESRS reporting relief measures
Commission's proposal to delay sector standards agreed by Parliament and Council
EFRAG approves 2024 sustainability workplan
Developing implementation support and drafting the SME standards to be prioritised next year
EU reporting relief measures expected next week
Commission expected to delay adoption of sector standards and raise the threshold for SMEs
EFRAG facing daunting task on ESRS Q&A
Process decided for answering questions on standards but members concerned over the size of the task at hand
Cross-party group of MEPs tables resolution against ESRS
Motion for Resolution tabled in the Parliament to reject the ESRS on the basis of high administrative burdens and costs.
UK companies' advice on transition plan reporting
Action, adaptability and executive engagements the three key considerations for those starting their transition plan disclosure journeys, according to Diageo and John Lewis
Auditors on a sustainability 'journey'
Audit firms are upskilling their staff on sustainability topics in preparation for the CSRD but learning these skills takes time
UK-based TPT launches 'multi-stakeholder' transition plan framework
With a view to export the framework internationally
EU corporates wary of sustainability assurance requirements
Corporates see the importance of limited assurance but hold concerns over the associated costs, burdens and uncertainty
EU considers ISSA 5000's suitability for its sustainability assurance regime
Commission to judge the standard's suitability for Europe ahead of introducing limited assurance standards in 2026