CSSB Proposed Disclosures For Night Owls

• Published date: 04 April 2024
• Subject Matter: Corporate/Commercial Law, Environment, Corporate Governance, Environmental Law
• Law Firm: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
• Author: AUM Law

On March 13, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) released Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) for public consultation. These standards are based on the standards released by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) last June.

Comments are requested by June 10, 2024 on the following materials:

• Exposure draft - CSDS 1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information
• Exposure draft - CSDS 2, Climate-related Disclosures
• Criteria for Modification Consultation Paper

What does it all mean?

The only changes to the ISSB proposals in the exposure drafts relate to effective dates and transition relief. However, concerns have been raised on provisions within the global standards. Consequently, the CSSB has requested specific comment on the following topics:

• scope of proposed CSDS 1
• timing of reporting
• climate resilience
• Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

The CSSB has published a very helpful and clear overview of the exposure drafts and the specific areas where they seek comment.

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