All Driving meaningful data articles
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ArticlePRI statement on draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards
This PRI statement welcomes the latest draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by the European Financial Advisory Group (EFRAG) and sets out five priority elements that co-legislators should retain within the final standards.
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Policy report
Briefing: A comparative analysis of draft climate disclosure rules and standards
Similarities and differences across major climate-related disclosure requirements proposed this year, and a comparison with the recommendations and guidance from the TCFD.
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Blog post
CSRD and ESRS: how EU corporate sustainability reporting is evolving
By Hazell Ransome, Senior Policy Analyst, EU, PRI; and Benjamin Taylor, Analyst, Driving Meaningful Data, PRI
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Article
Companies, investors and professional accountants signed on to the call for global alignment between sustainability reporting standard setters and frameworks
Sixty-five investors, companies and professional accounting firms from across the world have signed on to the call for major standard-setting efforts to more closely align and support a global baseline for reporting sustainability-related information.
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Article
PRI consultation response on Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards
The PRI welcomes the publication of Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by the European Financial Advisory Group (EFRAG) and is broadly supportive of their content. Our recommendations seek to ensure that reporting under the ESRS meets the information needs of responsible investors.
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Policy report
Review of trends in ESG reporting requirements for investors
An overview of environmental, social and governance reporting requirements for investors around the world and the trends driving the disclosures
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Article
PRI consultation response on International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Exposure Drafts
The PRI supports the ISSB’s mission to deliver a high-quality global baseline of sustainability-related financial disclosures and welcomes the structure and content of Exposure Drafts. Our recommendations seek to ensure that reporting under IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards meets the information needs of responsible investors.
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Article
Understanding Investors’ Data Needs
There are large gaps in decision-useful data for investors on sustainability-related issues, particularly outside of climate. Corporate reporting standard setters (e.g. the International Sustainability Standards Board), policy makers and regulators are working to fill these gaps through new sustainability-related disclosure standards.
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Webinar
Corporate sustainability reporting: IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
During this webinar, we hear from IFRS Foundation representatives regarding the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) consultation on sustainability-related financial disclosure standards - as well as next steps in the standard-setting process.
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Article
Engaging on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Under PRI’s Driving Meaningful Data program, we will work with our signatories to engage and provide feedback on the developments around the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
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Article
Engaging the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
Under the PRI’s Driving Meaningful Data program, we will work with our signatories to engage with the ISSB as it works to develop a global baseline of sustainability-related financial disclosure standards.
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News and press
Open call for PRI Corporate Reporting Reference Group
The PRI is inviting signatories to join its Corporate Reporting Reference Group. The PRI has an important role in working with our signatories, a key user group, to provide a clear and coordinated signal on their data needs, how they aid decision-making and understanding their contribution towards sustainability objectives.
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Policy report
Draft Position Paper – TRWG prototype climate and general disclosure requirements
[Region: Global] The PRI welcomes the publication of prototypes developed by the Technical Readiness Working Group. To inform further development of the Sustainability Disclosure Standards led by the ISSB, this position paper explains how the current recommendations could be enhanced to better meet the reporting needs of responsible investors.
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Webinar
Sustainability outcomes: emerging investor data needs
This session outlines the key drivers of this trend along with practical implications for investors linked to outcomes-related corporate sustainability information.
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Webinar
Regional policy developments in corporate sustainability disclosure
This session brings together policy makers from different jurisdictions. We hear about policy approaches regarding corporate sustainability reporting and learn how global standard setting developments may influence regional developments, and look at the potential for adoption of international standards.
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Webinar
Corporate sustainability disclosure: the road to a global standard
PRI Chair Martin Skancke hosts a session with Lee White, Executive Director of the IFRS Foundation, examining the announcements made by the IFRS Foundation at COP26, what this means for global sustainability standard-setting, the immediate milestones and engagement opportunities for the investor community.
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Blog post
Bridging the gaps in sustainable corporate-investor communication
By Morgan Slebos, Director Sustainable Markets, PRI and Joss Tantram, Director, Redefining Value, WBCSD
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Webinar
Corporate Sustainability Disclosure: what do investors need?
This session investigates what information investors need to incorporate sustainability issues in their investment decisions and assess the sustainability performance of corporate entities.
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Engagement guide
Flying blind - The glaring absence of climate risks in financial reporting
More than 70% of listed companies that represent some of the world’s largest carbon-polluters, alongside most of their external auditors, are not fully accounting for climate-related risks in financial statements. This is despite significant financial risks faced from the climate crisis and net-zero pledges made by many.
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Article
PRI consultation response on EFRAG’s proposed Due Process Procedures
The PRI welcomes the proposed processes and recommends maximising user and preparer input and engaging with and contributing to global sustainability reporting initiatives.
