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Laws and Regulations for Just and Sustainable Business

This FAQ sets out the BSR perspective on new laws and regulations relevant for our work. The field of just and sustainable business is entering a new era where actions that have previously been voluntary are becoming mandatory. We believe it is essential that the spirit of the law is achieved as well as its letter, that compliance supports ambitious human rights policies and sustainability goals, and that regulatory requirements are used to help create a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. 

European Commission CSDDD, Member Briefing

Updated, June 2023. BSR member-only brief on the European Commission's Proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Due Diligence Legislation Developments in Europe, Member Briefing

Updated, June 2023

ESG Ratings Overview

High-Growth and Early-Stage Companies and Sustainability

How high-growth and early-stage companies, newer to sustainability, can better understand complex ESG ratings and identify the ones to prioritize.

Reporting Regulation Updates and Best Practices

High-Growth and Early-Stage Companies and Sustainability

How high-growth and early-stage companies that are newer to communicating sustainability efforts, can implement both voluntary best practices as well as new required regulation to meet stakeholder expectations in sustainability reporting.

State of Play of European Sustainability Reporting Regulation: Peer Sharing Discussion

Webinar / December 15, 2022 / 1:00 pm-2:00 pm CET

Join us for a dialogue with European Future of Reporting members to discuss the current state of play of sustainability regulation in Europe and to learn how peers are preparing for the future of reporting.

IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards and ESRS Exposure Drafts: BSR’s Perspective and Implications

Webinar / July 20, 2022 / 11:00 am-12:00 pm EDT

BSR will provide an overview of the IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards drafts and ESRS, share BSR's point of view on the IFRS and ESRS exposure drafts, and invite member companies to speak to how they are preparing to implement the standards’ requirements.

The SEC’s Proposed Rule for Climate-Related Disclosures

Webinar / June 15, 2022 / 11:00 am-12:00 pm EDT

BSR shares its perspective on the SEC's proposed rule for climate-related disclosures and implications for companies.

What Business Needs to Know about the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Webinar / July 8, 2021 / 11:00 am-12:00 pm EDT

In this fast-changing landscape of sustainability reporting, the EU is emerging as a clear front-runner on ESG disclosure with far-reaching impact both in the region and around the world. Join BSR to dialogue directly with both decision makers and peers on what this means for your business, how to prepare in advance of the legislation, and how you can have a voice.