Strategic Focus: ESG Reporting In The Age Of CSRD And ISSB
Lily Turnbull
Kim Knickle
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Executive Summary
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards have emerged as key frameworks shaping global sustainability reporting. Accordingly, in this report we examine early insights into CSRD and ISSB adoption, highlighting challenges, best practices and technology solutions. In addition, we assess key regulatory developments in 2024. This report can be used by executives in sustainability, finance and compliance to stay up to date with regulatory changes and to obtain practical guidance to navigate the next wave of disclosures.The current state of the ESG and sustainability reporting landscape
To accelerate ESG reporting progress, firms must get the basics right
Figure 2. Key regulations mandating assurance of climate and sustainability information
About the Authors
Lily Turnbull
Senior Analyst
Lily is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she delivers in-depth research to help executives navigate ESG, sustainability and product innovation, and make confident decision...
Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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