Navigating the ISSB Climate Disclosure Standards: Compliance Strategies for UK & Global Businesses

Introduction

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) introduced its first global climate-related disclosure standards (IFRS S1 & S2) in 2023, pushing businesses to meet stricter climate risk reporting requirements.

These standards represent a shift toward standardised, investor-focused ESG disclosures aligned with TCFD recommendations and other global frameworks. The UK Government has confirmed that ISSB standards will form the basis for mandatory sustainability reporting for UK-listed companies, increasing compliance risks for businesses that fail to align. Regulators, including the FCA, are also intensifying efforts to address ESG misreporting and greenwashing.

This session will provide a clear breakdown of the ISSB standards, their impact on reporting obligations, and practical compliance steps for businesses, including how to align existing frameworks with ISSB standards, the risks of non-compliance, and strategies for preparing ISSB-aligned disclosures.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understanding the ISSB Standards and Their Legal Implications
• Overview of IFRS S1 & S2 - Scope, Objectives and Key Requirements
• How ISSB standards align with TCFD recommendations
• UK and EU regulatory response - Mandatory adoption roadmap
• Implications for listed vs. private companies in the UK and globally
• Penalties and enforcement risks - Avoiding misreporting and greenwashing claims
• Case Studies and Industry Trends
• UK and EU-listed companies’ early adoption experiences
• Recent regulatory actions on ESG misreporting (e.g., FCA greenwashing investigations)
• Global trends: How other jurisdictions (e.g., US, APAC) are implementing ISSB standards
• Preparing for the Future: What’s Next for Climate Disclosure Regulations?
• Expected UK Government updates on ISSB adoption
• Future expansion of ISSB reporting beyond climate (e.g., biodiversity, social impact)
• How businesses can future-proof their ESG compliance strategies

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 10th June 2025

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