ECIIA advises that the sector-specific standards would be published within the deadlines initially announced and that more flexibility would be given for the implementation. ESG must be about business transformation and not about compliance.
ECIIA is also concerned about the fact that the assurance guidance will only be issued in 2026, while many companies must comply as of next year. It creates confusion and leaves open questions for all involved in the reporting and assurance chain.
Read ECIIA’s reaction here.