EFRAG appoints Kerstin Lopatta as EFRAG SRB Chair

EFRAG announces the appointment of Kerstin Lopatta as its new EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board Chair (EFRAG SRB), effective from 1 May 2026 for a term of three years. The appointment was made by the EFRAG General Assembly in its meeting of 13 April 2026, following her nomination by the European Commission early December through a …

EFRAG calls for Industry Voices to Shape Europe’s Response to SASB Consultation

Are you a company from the Electric Utilities & Power Generators, Agricultural Products, and Meat, Poultry & Dairy sectors willing to help shape a European perspective on the latest SASB consultation? This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. On 26 March 2026, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) launched a public consultation on …

EFRAG seeks users feedback on IASB Risk Mitigation Accounting proposals

EFRAG is inviting investors, analysts and other users of financial statements to provide feedback on the IASB’s proposals on Risk Mitigation Accounting through a dedicated survey. The consultation aims to assess whether the proposals provide useful, relevant and understandable information for those relying on financial statements to make economic decisions. Stakeholders are invited to respond …

Save the Date: 25 Years of EFRAG – Leading the Next Era of Corporate Reporting

In 2026, EFRAG celebrates 25 years with a special edition of its annual conference “25 Years of EFRAG: Leading the Next Era of Corporate Reporting.” The conference will take place on 8 June at the SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, and will be held as a hybrid event, with limited in-person participation subject to confirmation. Friends …

Help Shape Europe’s Voice on Pollution Reporting: Join EFRAG’s Workshops

Are you interested in the development of the new GRI drafts on Air Pollution, Soil Pollution, and Critical Incidents? Then make your voice heard by joining EFRAG’s next hybrid workshops on 21 & 23 April and contribute to shaping a European perspective on pollution reporting. Objective of the Workshops & Why Participate The workshops aim …

EFRAG finds limited interest in a voluntary template for SMEs and startups on the European Single Access Point

EFRAG’s Draft Assessment Report on the potential uptake of a voluntary template for SMEs and startups on the European Single Access Point (‘ESAP’) tentatively concludes that overall interest is insufficient to generate meaningful engagement. The report follows consultations with more than one hundred potential users – including SMEs, startups, finance providers and finance facilitators in …

EFRAG appoints new members to its financial reporting technical bodies

EFRAG has appointed new members to its technical advisory bodies to strengthen expertise and guidance in financial reporting. In March, the EFRAG Financial Reporting Board (FRB) agreed on the new composition of the Financial Reporting Technical Expert Group (FR TEG), effective from 1 April 2026. The five new EFRAG FR TEG members are: Michael Fechnner …

Deadline extended for survey on expected IFRS 20 impacts for non-energy rate-regulated entities

EFRAG has extended the deadline of its survey for preparers of European rate-regulated entities operating outside the energy sector and likely to fall within the scope of the forthcoming IFRS 20 standard, Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities. Feedback can now be submitted until Thursday, 30 April 2026. The outreach targets organisations in sectors such as …