CSSB
September 14, 2023
News
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) grows in strength – with the appointment of three new members – and meets with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in Montreal on September 14-15, 2023. In addition to fostering its relationship with the international board, the CSSB will discuss its strategy to support the uptake of IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and S2 Climate-related Disclosures in Canada.
September 8, 2023
News, Resource, Sustainability
The CSSB has responded to the ISSB Request for Information, Consultation on Agenda Priorities, following four months of engagement with Canadian individuals and groups. The letter includes detailed responses to select questions, along with three key messages from our market outreach. Find out more.
August 31, 2023
Read these top 5 frequently asked questions as both a reminder and update in advance of coming decisions related to the IRCSS’ Final Report – decisions that will pave the way forward for standard setting in Canada for years to come.
July 5, 2023
News, Webinar
Are you interested in learning about how the ISSB is informing its two-year work plan to expand sustainability standards, as well as how it plans to update the SASB Standards? Watch our recorded webinar for an overview of the ISSB’s consultation on agenda priorities, the proposed methodology for enhancing the international applicability of the SASB Standards, and how you can share your views.
June 26, 2023
The CSSB’s newest members have been appointed, including representation from western and eastern provinces and Canada’s resource-based sectors. These appointments make a quorum for the CSSB, putting the Board in decision-making mode and coming on the heels of the release of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) initial standards – IFRS S1 and S2.
June 12, 2023
International Activity, Document for Comment, Sustainability, In Brief
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its Exposure Draft detailing a proposed methodology to amend Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards. The purpose of the amendments is to enhance the international applicability of the standards. FRAS Canada seeks Canadian feedback on the proposed methodology to ensure the ISSB considers Canadian perspectives. Help shape the future of sustainability standards and share your input by July 7, 2023.
Document for Comment, International Activity, Guidance, Resource
The ISSB recently announced its agenda priorities for expanding sustainability standards, with a focus on four research projects. FRAS Canada is seeking feedback from Canadians on these projects before submitting a response letter to the ISSB. The proposed projects include biodiversity, human capital, human rights, and reporting integration. Help shape the future of sustainability standards and share your feedback by August 4, 2023.
May 16, 2023
International Activity
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has just released its Exposure Draft, Methodology for Enhancing the International Applicability of the SASB Standards and SASB Standards Taxonomy Updates. Read the Exposure Draft for more details.
May 9, 2023
Document for Comment, International Activity
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has released its request for information on their Consultation on Agenda Priorities. They aim to broaden sustainability standards for investors and financial markets beyond climate. Read the Agenda Priorities for more details.
April 12, 2023
The CSSB will be led by standard-setting veteran Charles-Antoine St-Jean, FCPA, FCA, with initial member appointments bringing expertise in sustainability matters and representing a cross-section of Canada’s market – both geographically and professionally. These appointments set the stage for an operational board, which will support the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada.