In the December 2023 edition of Regulatory Updates in Asia ESG we provided an update on how jurisdictions across Asia are responding to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. Several regulators in...more
The classification of a transaction as either a business combination or an asset acquisition for financial reporting purposes has recently received greater attention. The differences between the two types of transactions can...more
Introduction: Advancing Global Sustainability Reporting Standards - To improve the alignment of sustainability reporting standards globally, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) and European...more
The Standards provide a framework for all Chinese companies’ sustainability disclosures and the applicability extends beyond listed companies. On May 27, 2024, China’s Ministry of Finance published the new Corporate...more
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly ESG Insights providing you with a summary of the key developments from around the world. Global - IFRS Foundation releases jurisdictional adoption guide for ISSB Standards- On...more
The ISSB’s new two-year work plan aims to reduce complexity and build on market-leading frameworks and standards. ...more
On June 26, 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”), an organization established by the IFRS Foundation to develop sustainability standards, issued two sustainability reporting standards — IFRS S1...more
May 2024 was another busy month for ESG regulation both in the UK, EU and internationally. In the UK, the anti-greenwashing rule came into effect on 31 May 2024, an update on the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR)...more
The Saudi Exchange published its guideline manual for foreign companies offering and/or listing on its Main Market. While current capital markets regulations and rules in Saudi Arabia permit such offerings, the lack of a...more
His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued publications that seek to expand the application of the United Kingdom (UK) sustainability disclosure requirements (the SDR) and labelling...more
The director of Corp Fin, Erik Gerding, and the SEC Chief Accountant, Paul Munter, have issued a new “Statement on the Application of IFRS 19, Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures, in Filings with the SEC.”...more
On May 17, 2024, the Director of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Erik Gerding, and the Chief Accountant, Paul Munter, issued a statement regarding International Financial...more
In the ever-evolving landscape of global business, tech companies are not confined by geographical boundaries – they are pioneering the path beyond borders. As in-house teams navigate the intricate realm of international...more
On March 13, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (“CSSB”) released proposed Canadian sustainability disclosure standards (the “CSSB Standards”) that are modelled after the sustainability disclosure standards...more
So-called “greenwashing” class actions are emerging as a big risk for companies making sustainability claims. Most recently, a court in California threw out a claim against e-commerce site Etsy, albeit with leave to amend....more
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more
In an historic turn of events at the 27th annual conference of the parties (or COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) hosted by Egypt in November 2022, nations rallied to address the realities of...more
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 significantly changed the U.S. Federal income tax code, including introducing the new Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The CAMT is a parallel tax system that applies to...more
Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about. In this month’s issue, we discuss...more
Regulators across the globe continue to focus on disclosures and marketing relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Consistent with this trend, on September 20, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange...more
As socially responsible investing has gone mainstream, regulators in Europe and the United States have stepped in and are now formalizing rules around disclosures pertaining to Environment, Social and Governance (“ESG”)...more
Companies Invited to Voluntarily Adopt New Nature-related Financial Disclosure Framework - On 18 September 2023, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published its final recommendations for...more
Sustainability reporting is expanding across all industry sectors. Foremost among these is the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which takes effect in 2024. At the same time, the IFRS is also expanding...more
In June 2023, The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its inaugural standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. These standards are designed to help companies communicate more effectively with investors regarding...more
In August 2023, the UK’s Department of Business and Trade (DBT) announced the creation of new sustainability rules that are intended to align with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards issued by the International...more