G7 welcomes ISSB’s progress on global baseline of sustainability disclosures
28 Jun 2022
Following the G7 Leaders' Summit 2022, a joint declaration has been published that stresses the need for a transition of the whole economy towards sustainability, net-zero and nature-positive outcomes to achieve a sustainable planet.
The declaration mentions the work and progress of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and highlights the need of sustainability disclosures for mobilising private sector finance to support the transition to a sustainable economy. It notes:
We welcome the inauguration of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) and its progress of work on the global baseline of sustainability reporting standards. We support mandatory climate-related financial disclosures and look forward to the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.
Please click to access the full statement on the G7 website.