ISSB ISSB Standards Implementation

Question 1

When did the ISSB formally issue IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 as final standards?

Accepted Answer

June 2023

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January 2022

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December 2021

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March 2024

Question 2

Which jurisdiction was among the first to adopt mandatory IFRS S1 and S2 reporting requirements for publicly listed companies?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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United States

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European Union

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China

Question 3

What is the ISSB's 'building blocks' approach to global interoperability?

Accepted Answer

IFRS S1 and S2 serve as a global baseline that jurisdictions can build upon with additional local requirements

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Jurisdictions must adopt ISSB standards exactly as written with no local additions

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ISSB standards replace all existing local sustainability frameworks without exception

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Building blocks refers to phased adoption over 10 years for developing nations

Question 4

How does the ISSB's interoperability agreement with the GRI benefit preparers?

Accepted Answer

Entities reporting under both ISSB and GRI standards can use GRI disclosures to satisfy some ISSB requirements, reducing duplication

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ISSB and GRI have merged into a single reporting framework replacing both

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GRI disclosures automatically satisfy all ISSB requirements when completed

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The agreement only applies to entities in developing countries

Question 5

What transition relief does IFRS S1 provide for entities in their first reporting period regarding Scope 3 emissions?

Accepted Answer

Scope 3 emissions disclosure under IFRS S2 may be omitted entirely in the first year

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Entities may use estimated Scope 3 figures from third-party databases only

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Scope 3 relief applies for three years from first adoption

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No Scope 3 transition relief exists — full disclosure is required from day one

Question 6

Which body oversees the ISSB and sets its governance framework?

Accepted Answer

The IFRS Foundation Trustees

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The G20 Leaders Summit

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The United Nations Environment Programme

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The Financial Stability Board