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ISSB says no to nature standard, for now

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has confirmed that it will not pursue a separate nature standard, opting instead for a non-mandatory reporting approach.

Stakeholders warn of 'regressive' ISSB stance on nature standard

A group of nonprofits, industry bodies and others have warned they are "extremely concerned" by a paper from International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) staff recommending a non-mandatory approach to nature reporting.

Sector-specific standards: (re)opening Pandora's box?

Investors are wary that overhauling sector-based sustainability reporting rules could increase complexity, Michael Hurley writes

ISSB set to opt against separate nature standard

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has signalled it will not develop a standalone 'S3' set of nature-related disclosure standards, instead opting to lean on sector-specific reporting standards.

Japan maps divergences from ISSB standards ahead of mandatory reporting

ISSB warns of trade-offs after feedback that SASB work will 'dilute materiality'

Investors concerned that work to simplify industry-specific sustainability reporting will dilute the financial materiality focus of international standards have been told to expect "trade-offs" on coherence with other standards.

Fresh agreement between ISSB and CSRD in prospect, says Faber

Companies could embed reports they prepare in line with international sustainability standards within documents they submit to meet EU rules, if negotiations to address outstanding issues are successful, a leading figure said.

ISSB moving at 'warp speed' as it targets nature standards this year - but 'don't expect metrics' yet

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will likely decide by June whether nature will be given a standalone set of standards, or incorporated into its other standards, according to one of the group's members.

Disagreement on SASB work shows need for investor input, Nat Cap conference hears

Investors have been urged to share their views on draft sector-specific standards for agriculture and foodstuffs, as a member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) explained why he disagreed with parts of proposed standards.

Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference returns on Thursday

Environmental Finance's Natural Capital Investment EMEA conference returns to London on Thursday.