EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive

New European sustainable finance strategy gives hints on mainstreaming sustainable finance through global standards and frameworks

Enock Chinyenze — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:14:24 +0000

06 Jul 2021

CDSB welcomes the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy and the EU’s intention to contribute to the development of ambitious reporting standards in Europe and beyond, building on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.

CDSB supports EU’s ambition to review the corporate reporting rules and suggests improvements to meet Green Deal objectives

Anonymous — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:02:55 +0000

21 Apr 2021

CDSB welcomes the much-awaited publication of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The suggested changes presented by the European Commission represent a solid foundation to start discussions, but some improvements are needed.

CDSB’s reactions on the EFRAG report on EU sustainability reporting standard-setting

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:20:08 +0000

08 Mar 2021

The EU Commission-appointed European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) Project Task Force published its final report on the creation of European non-financial reporting standards. CDSB welcomes recommendations on international co-construction and digitisation, but cautions around areas of duplication that can be avoided.

Alliance for Corporate Transparency publishes joint position on the reform of the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:57:57 +0000

16 Dec 2020

The members of the Alliance for Corporate Transparency (including CDSB) have combined their expertise and aligned positions on the key priorities for the reform of the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive and development of standards on corporate sustainability disclosures.

Will 2021 be the turning point for sustainability reporting in Europe?

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:18:19 +0000

15 Dec 2020

CDSB's Policy Manager, Axelle Blanchard, shares her views on the current state of reporting policies and corporate practices following the launch of CDSB’s latest analysis of 2020 environmental disclosure by Europe’s major companies in order to assess what is ahead of us in 2021.

CDSB calls for regulatory change following review of European corporate environmental disclosures

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:45:15 +0000

07 Dec 2020

The third consecutive review of environmental and climate-related disclosures in Europe shows signs of improvement, but the information remains insufficient for investment decision-making.

Briefings: disclosure under the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:20:21 +0000

27 Nov 2020

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.

The CDSB offers free consultation on climate-related reporting for EU businesses

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:03:52 +0000

16 Sep 2020

What is the Enhanced Reporting Europe campaign?

CDSB presents its priorities on the new European sustainable finance strategy

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:18:55 +0000

16 Jul 2020

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.

Coalition publishes 7 recommendations for the upcoming Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)

Michael Zimonyi — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:58:22 +0000

22 Jun 2020

ACCA, Accountancy Europe, Association of German Banks (BdB), CDSB, EFAMA, Frank Bold, IIGCC, Schroders, ShareAction, WWF have decided to form an informal group on Sustainable Finance. The group is used as a platform for collaboration and coordination and can serve in the future as a useful forum for further interactions with the EU institutions.

Final approval of the EU Taxonomy: a key step towards more transparency on sustainable investments

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:45:18 +0000

19 Jun 2020

CDSB welcomes the final adoption of the EU Taxonomy Regulation after this week’s vote in the European Parliament.

Is the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive falling short of its intended goals?

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:05:24 +0000

03 Jun 2020

CDSB's Policy Manager, Axelle Blanchard shares key takeaways and useful resources from the launch of CDSB’s latest analysis of environmental and climate-related disclosure by Europe’s major companies.

78% of Europe’s largest companies falling short of adequately reporting environmental and climate-related risks despite EU guidelines

Anonymous — Thu, 14 May 2020 17:02:15 +0000

19 May 2020

Current corporate reporting practices could fall short on delivering on the objectives of the European Green Deal and the 2050 climate neutrality target.

New EU renewed sustainable finance strategy: challenges and opportunities

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:46:17 +0000

28 Apr 2020

As the EU’s new strategy for a sustainable financial system is debated in Brussels, CDSB’s Policy Manager Axelle Blanchard identifies some challenges and opportunities of this important initiative.

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?

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:36:53 +0000

31 Mar 2020

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.