The Council and the European Parliament have reached an interim decision on the European Union (EU) Commission’s proposal to delay the publication of sector-specific European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and…
In February 2023, China’s three major stock markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), announced the publication of new sustainability reporting guidelines…
On March 6, 2024 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules that recognize climate risk as financial risk. The final rule requires more consistent and comparable disclosure about the…
On October 2, 2023, on the California Legislative website, the California Senate passed a bill relating to occupational safety. The bill amends Section 6401.7 of and adds Section 6401.9 to…
On 26 January 2024, the Council adopted its position on the proposed Regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the European Union (EU) market and has a mandate…
As of January 2024, companies can consult the revised GRI 101 Biodiversity Standard and the new GRI 14: Mining Sector 2024. Furthermore, companies can access the new mapping resource for…
On 5 February 2024, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) published the first set of 12 Explanations to questions submitted via the EFRAG ESRS Q&A Platform. Furthermore, EFRAG announced…
On 22 January 2024, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) published 2 exposure drafts on European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for SMEs. The consultation period is open until 21…
From 26 January to March 2024, a feedback period is open on the site of the European Commission on a potential future revision of the European Works Council (EWCs) Directive,…
On December 15, in the Michigan Register, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (MIOSHA) Proposed amendments to General Industry Safety and Health Standards. The proposal, if enacted, would…