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Effective August 1, 2022, the Value Reporting Foundation–home to the SASB Standards–consolidated into the IFRS Foundation, which established the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). SASB Standards are now under the oversight of the ISSB. To stay up to date on the activities of the ISSB, subscribe for news alerts.
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IFRS Foundation completes consolidation with Value Reporting Foundation (August 1, 2022)

IFRS Foundation and Value Reporting Foundation vote to approve consolidation from 1 July (June 22, 2022)

SASB Standards Board Hosts Final Meeting in Preparation to Transition Standards to ISSB (June 17, 2022)

SASB Standards Board Releases Recommended Changes to Five Standards (June 2, 2022)

Continuing Professional Education Credits Now Available for the FSA Credential (May 26, 2022)

Leading global investors commend direction of IFRS Sustainability Exposure Drafts (May 23, 2022)

The Value Reporting Foundation Publishes Updated SASB Standard for the Apparel, Accessories & Footwear Industry Ahead of Transition to the ISSB (May 12, 2022)

ISSB communicates plans to build on SASB’s industry-based Standards and leverage SASB’s industry-based approach to standards development (March 31, 2022)

SASB基準の日本語翻訳の公表 (March 16, 2022)

Japanese Translation of the SASB Standards Now Available (March 16, 2022)

SASB Standards Board Prepares to Issue Updated Standard to Address Raw Materials Sourcing in Apparel (March 3, 2022)

SASB Investor Advisory Group Announces New Chair and Vice Chair (March 2, 2022)

Sue Lloyd appointed as ISSB Vice-Chair and Janine Guillot appointed as Special Advisor (January 27, 2022)

SASB Standards Board Meeting Outcomes (December 16, 2021)

The Value Reporting Foundation Publishes Integrated Thinking Principles and Updated SASB Standards for Three Industries (December 6, 2021)

The SASB Investor Advisory Group (IAG) Welcomes Formation of The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) (November 17, 2021)

Deutsche Übersetzung der SASB-Standards jetzt verfügbar (November 16, 2021)

German Translation of the SASB Standards Now Available (November 16, 2021)

IFRS Foundation announces International Sustainability Standards Board, consolidation with CDSB and VRF, and publication of prototype disclosure requirements (November 3, 2021)

SASB Standards Board Advances Standard-Setting on Asset Management and Extractives Projects (October 5, 2021)

International Experts Join the SASB Standards Advisory Group. (October 5, 2021)

Release of SASB Standards XBRL Taxonomy Accelerates Structured Reporting of ESG Data (September 28, 2021)

More Than Half of S&P Global 1200 Now Disclose Using SASB Standards (September 22, 2021)

International Experts Join the Value Reporting Foundation Board of Directors (October 25, 2021)

SASB Standards Board Initiates Standard-Setting Project on Renewable Energy (July 13, 2021)

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today officially announce their merger to form the Value Reporting Foundation (June 9, 2021)

IIRC and SASB form the Value Reporting Foundation, providing comprehensive suite of tools to assess, manage and communicate enterprise value (June 9, 2021)

SASB Opens 90-Day Public Comment Period on Apparel, Accessories & Footwear Standard (June 1, 2021)

Statement on the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Practice Statement on Management Commentary Exposure Draft (June 1, 2021)

Le SASB a publié la traduction française de ses 77 normes industrielles (May 11, 2021)

SASB Publishes French Translations of 77 Industry Standards (May 11, 2021)

SASB Initiates Standard-Setting Project on Alternative Meat & Dairy (May 11, 2021)

SASB Publishes Updated Climate Risk Technical Bulletin (April 13, 2021)

Joint Press Release from GRI and SASB – GRI and SASB reporting ‘complement each other’. Practical guide shares experiences of using both sets of standards together (April 8, 2021)

Nos complace compartir que las traducciones al español de los 77 estándares industriales de SASB (March 25, 2021)

Spanish translations now available for SASB’s 77 industry Standards (March 25, 2021)

ESG and Policy Expert Granville Martin Joins SASB as Director of US Policy and Outreach
(March 24, 2021)

SASB Opens 90-Day Public Comment Period on Asset Management & Custody Activities Standard (March 16, 2020)

SASB Presents Preliminary Insights on Human Capital Project (March 3, 2020)

SASB Advances Structured ESG Disclosure Via Issuing SASB XBRL Taxonomy for Public Comment (March 2, 2020)

Global sustainability and integrated reporting organisations launch prototype climate-related financial disclosure standard (December 18, 2020)

SASB Releases Significant Updates to the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential (December 18, 2020)

SASB Opens Public Consultation and Comment on Human Capital and Tailings Management Projects (December 17, 2020)

Assurance, Data Provider, and Sustainable Investing Experts Elected to SASB’s Governing Board (December 17, 2020)

An open letter to financial infrastructure and data providers from the Investor Advisory Group (IAG) of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) (December 11, 2020)

SASB Issues Guidance on Preparing Human Capital Management Disclosures (December 8, 2020)

SASB Advances Progress on Standard-Setting and Research Projects (December 7, 2020)

IIRC and SASB announce intent to merge in major step towards simplifying the corporate reporting system (November 24, 2020)

SASB Publishes Translated Implementation Guidance for Companies (November 18, 2020)

55 Leading International Asset Owners and Asset Managers Ask Companies to Use SASB Standards (November 17, 2020)

SASB Appoints Australia Senior Advisor as Momentum Grows (November 11, 2020)

Seventeen Data and Analytics Providers Now Have a Licensing Relationship with SASB, Improving Access to Financially Material ESG Information (October 15, 2020)

Amidst Growing Global Use of SASB Standards, SASB Adds International Perspectives to Its Standards Board (September 29, 2020)

SASB Initiates New Standard-Setting Project to Address Content Governance in the Internet Media & Services Industry (September 21, 2020)

Towards Comprehensive Corporate Reporting (September 11, 2020)

SASB Invites Public Comment on Foundational Standard-Setting Documents (August 28, 2020)

SASB Investor Advisory Group Expands Asia-Pacific Membership (July 30, 2020)

Promoting Clarity and Compatibility in the Sustainability Landscape GRI and SASB Announce Collaboration (July 13, 2020)

SASB Initiates New Standard-Setting Project to Address Plastics in Pulp & Paper Products and Chemicals Industries (June 25, 2020)

SASB Announces New Chair and Vice Chair to Its Investor Advisory Group; Membership Now Exceeds 50 Organisations (April 14, 2020)

IFRS Foundation – May 19th 2022
SASB Standards Investor Advisory Group (IAG) response to IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability related Financial Disclosure and IFRS S2 Climate related Disclosures

US SEC – May 12, 2022
Public Comment on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors Proposed Rule— Release Nos. 33-11042; 34-94478; File No. S7-10-22

The IFRS Foundation – July 26, 2021
Proposed Targeted Amendments to the IFRS Foundation Constitution to Accommodate an International Sustainability Standards Board to set IFRS Sustainability Standards

SASB SEC Climate Letter – May 19 2021
SASB Supports SEC Action to Promote Decision-Useful ESG Disclosure

IFRS Foundation – December 11, 2020
SASB’s Response to the IFRS Foundation’s Consultation Paper on Sustainability Reporting

Office of Regulations and Interpretations United States Department of Labor – July 22, 2020
Proposed rule on Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments (RIN 1210-AB95)

European Commission – June 11, 2020
Response of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board to the Public Consultation on the Revision of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive 

Government of New Zealand – December 17, 2019
Climate-related financial disclosures – Understanding your business risks and opportunities related to climate change

United States Securities and Exchange Commission – October 17, 2019
Securities and Exchange Commission, Proposed Rule: Modernization of Regulation S-K Items 101, 103 and 105, SEC Release Nos. 33-10668; 34-86614; File No. S7-11-19

Hong Kong Stock Exchange – July 18, 2019
Consultation Paper on Review of the ESG Reporting Guide and Related Listing Rules
Additional Comments

International Organisation of Pension Supervisors – March 11, 2019
Consultation on Supervisory Guidelines on the Integration of ESG Factors in the Investment and Risk Management of Pension Funds

Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission – January 11, 2019
Comments and Input on Draft Sustainability Reporting Guidelines and Reporting Template for Publicly-Listed Companies