CDP and EFRAG Announce Extensive Interoperability Between CDP Questionnaire and EU Sustainability Reporting Standards

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At COP29, EFRAG and CDP, the global disclosure system for environmental data, announced a major development in the interoperability between the CDP questionnaire and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This collaboration is a significant step forward in creating efficiency in the environmental data ecosystem. Through joint mapping efforts, EFRAG and CDP identified a high…

EFRAG Webinars on ESRS for Non-EU Groups on 19-20 November 2024

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EFRAG is hosting webinars on the draft ESRS for Non-EU Groups, which are required by the CSRD for non-EU companies generating over EUR 150 million annually in the EU. These companies will need to report on sustainability impacts at the group level starting in financial year 2028, with reports due in 2029. The webinars will…

EFRAG Call for Candidates: Academic Panel Membership Open

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EFRAG is inviting applications from academics in corporate reporting, including financial and sustainability reporting, to join its Academic Panel. The application deadline is 16 December 2024. The EFRAG Academic Panel, which has been active for over seven years, promotes collaboration between EFRAG and the academic community. The panel supports EFRAG’s technical advisory bodies (EFRAG FR…

EFRAG Releases Feedback Statement on IASB’s Proposed Amendments to IFRS 3 and IAS 36

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On 17 October, EFRAG published its Feedback Statement concerning the IASB’s Exposure Draft on Business Combinations—Disclosures, Goodwill, and Impairment. This document highlights the key responses from various stakeholders to the IASB’s proposals, as well as how EFRAG has incorporated this feedback into its Final Comment Letter. Key Points of Feedback: IFRS 3 (Business Combinations): While…

EFRAG Issues Clarifications on Call for Tenders for ESRS Knowledge Hub

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On 16 October, EFRAG published an addendum to address questions related to its open Call for Tenders for the development of the ESRS Knowledge Hub. This call, initiated on 20 September 2024, invites proposals to create a robust application for the ESRS Knowledge Hub, with a submission deadline of October 31, 2024. EFRAG encourages interested…

EFRAG Endorsement Advice on Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7

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On October 9, EFRAG completed its due process regarding the Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7) and has submitted its Endorsement Advice to the European Commission.   These Amendments address stakeholder requests for clarification on the application guidance for assessing the contractual cash flow characteristics…

EFRAG Conference 2024

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Date: December 10, 2024Location: The Hotel Brussels, 38 Bd de Waterloo, BrusselsTime: 9:00 – 17:15  CET, followed by drinks.   EFRAG is hosting its third annual conference, titled “Advancing Transparency & Competitiveness in Challenging Times.” The event will showcase EFRAG’s advancements in sustainability reporting and new developments in financial reporting, featuring high-level speakers discussing the…