🗓️ The ISSB January 2026 Download
If you missed the January 2026 meeting of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), don’t worry—the official ISSB Update has you covered. And if you prefer to listen while you multitask, Chair Emmanuel Faber and Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd have dropped a podcast episode breaking it all down.
This isn't just a dry recap—think of it as your cheat sheet for what’s next in global sustainability standards.
🎯 What’s on the Agenda for 2026?
Emmanuel and Sue are laser-focused on:
- Advancing ISSB Standards adoption around the globe
- Supporting the rollout of IFRS S1 and S2 (that’s General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and Climate-related Disclosures for the acronym-averse)
- Pushing the envelope with new nature-related risk and opportunity standards
"2026 is the year we scale sustainability reporting to new heights," said Faber (well, probably in spirit).
Expect more guidance, more clarity, and a bigger push for companies to step up their reporting game.
🌱 Nature Takes Center Stage
Sustainability isn’t just about carbon footprints anymore. The ISSB is putting a spotlight on biodiversity, ecosystems, and nature-related disclosures. The January board meeting dove into the objective and scope of this new project, signaling a shift toward more holistic reporting on environmental impact.
"Our nature project will help companies understand and disclose their impacts on ecosystems," the board emphasized.
🏔️ From Davos to Disclosure
The ISSB leadership didn’t just stick to boardrooms. Emmanuel and Sue hit Davos to engage with global leaders, championing the ISSB’s mission. Plus, they reflected on November’s Transition Implementation Group (TIG) meeting—where implementation challenges for IFRS S1 and S2 were front and center.
- Takeaway: The ISSB is listening, adapting, and ready to help companies navigate the sustainability reporting maze.
