The IAASB approved the exposure draft of the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance, or ISSA 5000, on September 20, 2024. The new ISSA introduces a specific consideration to assurance over sustainability information as demand for strong and transparent sustainability reporting surges. ISSA 5000 is set out to provide explicit guidance for assurance of sustainability information […]
The growing need for companies to be accountable and transparent has an implicit influence on the convergence of financial and non-financial reporting. In India, SEBI has mandated the top 1,000 listed entities to report on sustainability through BRSR and has also encouraged them to voluntarily adopt Integrated Reporting. Integrating financial and non-financial performance enables businesses […]
Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are linked to 7 out of the top 10 global risks by impact over the next 10 years according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2024. Regulatory bodies around the world are moving quickly towards a low-carbon and circular economy in light of the Paris Climate Agreement […]
Many countries across the world have made it mandatory to have ESG compliance as per the regulations. Enterprises are not just judged by their financial health nowadays; clients and investors are increasingly interested in new sustainability compliances being introduced globally and testing businesses as per the frameworks. There are different frameworks that assess whether a […]
Regulatory frameworks have evolved over the years to be incorporative of environmental and sustainability practices. Among these, one such development is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation. This article will serve as a guide for exporters and importers, majorly decision-makers, to grow their businesses responsibly while adhering to the new and updated CBAM Regulations. […]
In the growing phase of sustainable investment, there is a greater need for a standard framework to analyze a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance across its operational activities. These factors not only play a vital role in determining a company’s exposure to ESG risks and opportunities but also help investors and companies guide […]
With the advent of ESG and sustainable practices, businesses are ever more vigilant in reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to fight climate change. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) helps businesses in developing an environmentally sustainable roadmap to reduce emissions over time. It is in accordance with the Paris Agreement that aims to lower global […]
Sustainability reporting has now become a common practice in many countries across the world. The demand for sustainability reporting has been rising because of its role in depicting a clearer picture of companies’ standing with respect to sustainable practices. This has become essential for holding companies accountable due to the severe unwanted impacts on the […]
Businesses today are not just evaluated based on their financial performance. Following sustainability practices and submitting sustainability reports are weighed equally important by stakeholders, especially clients and investors. Hence, sustainability reporting with a focus on ESG has gained prominence as businesses are now reporting on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects. Sustainability reporting standards […]
Social Stock Exchange is an offering by NSE and BSE which is regulated by SEBI. SSE is a platform that enables non-profit organizations (NPOs) and social enterprises to raise capital using various instruments such as Zero-Coupon Zero-Principle Bonds (ZCZP Bonds), Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) etc, through the public market. This initiative aims to provide social […]
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