Pwc's Cfodirect Podcast

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its Consultation on Agenda Priorities in May 2023. Now that the final IFRS S1 and S2 standards have been issued, the ISSB is asking constituents to weigh in on the board’s focus areas and research projects for the next two years.What should companies consider when preparing to comment on this request? This week, Heather Horn was joined by Andreas Ohl, PwC’s Global Sustainability Technical Leader, to discuss the options laid out in the board’s agenda consultation, and the factors companies may want to contemplate in their responses.In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:2:15 - What the ISSB says it is looking to accomplish with this agenda consultation6:52 - A potential research project on biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services15:02 - A potential research project on human capital17:56 - A potential research project on human rights25:19 - Previous feedback the ISSB and IASB received to consider ways to work jointly on key projects30