ESG benchmarking is developing into a valuable strategic tool for strategy, innovation and stakeholder trust in this playing field.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released the second version of its Corporate Net Zero Standard. This aims to provide a framework to assess, certify and track companies’ carbon reduction commitments and support science-based climate target setting.
On 8 May 2026, the ECB published its “Report on Good Practices for Climate and Nature-related Risk Stress Testing”
The European Commission has published the draft of the updated, simplified ESRS. The new standards aim to significantly reduce the cost of preparing sustainability reporting.
We have released the first Grant Thornton International IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards – Example Sustainability-related Financial Disclosures.
Explore how mid‑market firms approach sustainability worldwide, why regional priorities diverge, and what this means for growth, efficiency and competitiveness.
EU Council approves final agreement on CSRD and CSDDD simplification.
European sustainability reporting requirements have changed significantly in 2025. We have summarised the key changes across CSRD, CSDDD, ESRS and EU Taxonomy.
The 2008 financial crisis prompted a review of regulations in the banking sector. As a result, new entities entered the market offering digital solutions that combine traditional services with opportunities inherent to the online financial market.
EU Council and EU Parliament reach an agreement on CSRD and CSDDD simplification.
The ISSB has published amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosure requirements of IFRS S2.
EFRAG has issued to the Commission its technical advice on revising all 12 existing ESRS.
EU Parliament furthers negotiations on proposed Omnibus changes to the CSRD and CSDDD.
EU Parliament continues negotiations on proposed Omnibus changes to the CSRD and CSDDD.
The IFRS Foundation has published educational material on disclosing anticipated financial effects when applying IFRS SDS.
EFRAG has issued Exposure Drafts (EDs) revising all 12 existing ESRS, with a 60-day public consultation period.