This masterclass delves into the core principles and rising global adoption of the ISSB Standards. It covers the foundations of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, how these standards are being adopted across global jurisdictions, their core requirements and how they interact with one another, and how the ISSB Standards align with other major frameworks such as the ESRS (CSRD) and GRI Standards. You will build a practical understanding of the standards themselves, alongside how to apply them within the wider global reporting landscape.
Summary
This masterclass provides a practical, expert-led introduction to the ISSB Standards, covering their foundations, global adoption, core requirements, and alignment with other major reporting frameworks.
It focuses on applied learning, helping you understand not just what the standards require, but how they fit into the wider global reporting landscape.
You will learn how to:
◆ Understand the foundations of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2
◆ Recognise how the ISSB Standards are being adopted across global jurisdictions
◆ Apply the requirements of IFRS S1 & S2 and understand how they interact
◆ Understand how the ISSB Standards align with the ESRS (CSRD) and GRI Standards
Learning Outcomes
By completing this masterclass, you will build a practical understanding of the ISSB Standards, their global adoption, and how they align with other reporting frameworks.
Foundations of the ISSB Standards
◆ Understand the purpose and structure of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2
◆ Recognise the role of the ISSB in the global sustainability reporting landscape
Global Adoption and Requirements
◆ Understand how the ISSB Standards are being adopted across global jurisdictions
◆ Apply the core requirements of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2
◆ Understand how IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 interact with one another
Alignment with Other Frameworks
◆ Understand how the ISSB Standards align with the ESRS (CSRD)
◆ Understand how the ISSB Standards align with the GRI Standards
◆ Apply this understanding to your organisation's own reporting approach
Format
The ISSB Standards and Global Adoption masterclass is a single recorded session, approximately 1 hour in duration, and can be completed at your own pace.
Topics covered include:
- The foundations of the ISSB Standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2
- Global adoption of the ISSB Standards across jurisdictions
- The requirements of IFRS S1 and S2 and how they interact
- Alignment between the ISSB Standards and other frameworks, including the ESRS (CSRD) and GRI Standards
Who This Is For
The ISSB Standards and Global Adoption masterclass is designed for professionals navigating sustainability disclosure and regulatory frameworks:
◆ Sustainability and ESG professionals
◆ Sustainability consultants and advisors
◆ Finance and accounting professionals
◆ Risk and compliance professionals
◆ Corporate sustainability teams
◆ Internal and external auditors
