Accelerating the path to clear and consistent sustainability reporting

The landscape of reporting on climate and sustainability is evolving rapidly. To effectively navigate through this, organizations should develop a structured and intentional implementation plan, while contemplating various regulatory requirements, such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the US Security Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Climate-Disclosure Rule, alongside the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. Join this broadcasted fireside chat for a discussion on how the ISSB standards serve as an important baseline for focusing on key sustainability matters. The conversation will explore: •How early understanding of the role of standards in preparing for varying global sustainability regulation, including interoperability considerations, can help optimize for efficiency and preparedness for assurance; •The development of a structured implementation plan, considering scoping impacts, interoperability of regulations and standards, and a focus on value and risk drivers; and •How organizations can enhance the effectiveness of their reporting efforts under the ISSB standards and shift their focus from a strict compliance mindset to a broader perspective that emphasizes the drivers of value and risk and embraces the opportunities presented by sustainable practice. By incorporating these concepts into work plans and leveraging the ISSB standards as a baseline, organizations can help drive meaningful change and contribute to a more sustainable future. Panel speakers •Kristen Sullivan, Audit and Assurance Sustainability Leader, Deloitte Global •Nura Taef, Co-Lead ESG Advisory, Deloitte Canada •Mardi McBrien, Chief Strategic Affairs and Capacity Building Officer, IFRS Foundation