Sustainability Disclosure Updates from Emerging Markets – Webinar

Year Published

2022

Contributing Organizations

Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN)

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Disclosure Standards

Target Audience

MDBs/DFIs

Private Equity

Banks

Governments & Policymakers

Asset Managers

Relevant Geography

Africa

Resource Description

This webinar agenda outlines updates on sustainability disclosure developments in emerging markets, focusing on new guidance from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and progress on the World Benchmarking Alliance’s Financial System Benchmark.

Why This Matters

Strong disclosure frameworks and benchmarks enhance transparency, comparability, and accountability, helping emerging markets align with global sustainability finance standards.

Key Insights

The JSE has introduced disclosure guidance for listed companies, aligned with ISSB and TCFD, to improve sustainability and climate-related reporting
The Financial System Benchmark is assessing 400 global financial institutions on their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, with results launched at COP27
Discussions aim to share lessons on aligning national disclosure practices with global standards and using benchmarks to drive best practice

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Complementary resource: World Benchmarking Alliance Financial System Benchmark

Link to Webinar: Sustainability Disclosure Updates from Emerging Markets

Complementary resource: Sustainability and Climate Disclosure Guidance

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