This summary of decisions of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) has been prepared for information purposes only. Decisions reported are tentative and reflect only the current status of discussions on projects, which might change after further deliberations by the CSSB. For more information, please contact Sustainability Standards staff: [email protected].
The CSSB met virtually to discuss the agenda topics outlined here.
Strategic Plan Deliberations
The CSSB deliberated feedback on the proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, focusing on:
- the criteria for assessing strategic priorities; and
- the proposed priority to advance Indigenous Peoples’ rights in sustainability standard setting.
Amendments to IFRS S2
The CSSB reviewed and approved its response letter to the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) Exposure Draft on targeted amendments to IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures relating primarily to greenhouse gas emissions measurements and disclosures.
Enhancing Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards
The CSSB approved the plan for responding to the ISSB’s anticipated Exposure Draft on amendments to the SASB Standards for nine priority industries. The CSSB will conduct an active consultation with select priority industries, including oil and gas (exploration and production) and metals and mining industries and a passive consultation for the remaining priority industries.