IFRS Sustainability Alliance
The global community for sustainability standards and integrated reporting
Are you ready to be at the forefront of sustainability standards and integrated reporting?
Welcome to the IFRS Sustainability Alliance—the premier global membership programme for investors, companies and advisors who believe in the power of building a global baseline of sustainability disclosures to meet capital market needs. By coming together, members hone their expertise, share knowledge with like-minded professionals and prepare to meet the future of sustainability disclosure and its integration into investment processes.
Programme benefits
Many jurisdictions around the world have already started the process of adopting or otherwise using IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Professionals and companies must adapt to operate in this new regulatory environment. Join the IFRS Sustainability Alliance to stay at the forefront of these changes and lead on sustainability disclosure through a host of dedicated benefits, including:
- expanding your knowledge through learning opportunities about the integration of sustainability factors into investment processes, reporting best practices, sustainability standards development, global regulatory changes and academic research;
- staying informed with curated updates through engagement with IFRS Foundation staff, peers and industry leaders;
- accessing practical resources to advance understanding of the Sustainability Disclosure Standards—including IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures and the SASB Standards—as well as the Integrated Reporting Framework and Integrated Thinking Principles;
- connecting with peers around the world at virtual and in-person events that offer networking and learning opportunities;
- demonstrating leadership on standardised sustainability disclosure; and
- enjoying discounts on other IFRS Sustainability products, including the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Educational Credential® and IFRS Foundation-hosted conference registrations.
Close-up on education
Unlock rich learning opportunities by joining the IFRS Sustainability Alliance. By becoming a member, you gain access to:
- knowledge-sharing groups—engage in peer-to-peer learning and discussions focused on sustainable investing, integrated thinking and corporate reporting best practices;
- regulatory briefing calls—stay up to date with the latest regulatory developments and gain a thorough understanding of their implications;
- technical deep dives—explore in-depth technical insights into the work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB); and
- innovative webinars—learn from webinars featuring innovative academic research and thought leadership.
Organisations
IFRS Sustainability Alliance membership is open to any organisation that believes in effective sustainability disclosure, integrated reporting and integrated thinking.
Organisational members receive invitations to additional meetings, learning opportunities and a deeper relationship with the IFRS Foundation Membership Team. Read more about membership benefits for organisations.
To join as an organisation, please email [email protected] →
Individuals
Individual membership is designed for professionals from all functions of the capital markets—including investment management, corporate sustainability, finance, assurance and law—and helps you stay ahead in the evolving field of sustainability accounting. Individual members receive discounts on IFRS Foundation offerings, the latest research, information on best practices and resources to help you lead on sustainability disclosure and integrated reporting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Read more details about individual membership benefits.
Additional meetings, IFRS Foundation Membership Team engagement and learning opportunities are reserved for organisations.
Educators
For educators, the IFRS Sustainability Alliance individual membership is available at a 50% discount. This discount is for academic faculty only
FAQs
What is required to be an IFRS Sustainability Alliance Organisational Member?
There are no formal reporting requirements or official time commitments required to be a member of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance. The Alliance is designed to be a resource to organisations and individuals, and we believe you get out what you put in. That said, we do seek an intentional and demonstrated commitment to learn and support efforts to build a global baseline of sustainability disclosures for the capital markets join the Alliance.
Do companies have to report with the SASB Standards or Integrated Reporting Framework to become a member?
Companies do not have to be currently disclosing with the SASB Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, or Integrated Reporting Framework to join the IFRS Sustainability Alliance. Many companies have joined the Alliance as a way to learn more about these resources and their use in the market, to aid in their efforts to build out those capabilities internally.
Are all IFRS Sustainability Alliance Organisations listed on the your website?
Nearly all members are listed on the website, with a few exceptions for organizations that choose to remain anonymous publicly.
Can non-members provide feedback on IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards?
Yes. Anyone can provide input on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. We encourage feedback and are happy to direct non-Alliance members to the right internal resource to share their feedback.
How is the IFRS Sustainability Alliance connected with IFRS Foundation’s standard-setting work?
The IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and the process for developing them are completely independent of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance. Alliance members are encouraged, like any other organization, to participate in standards setting. Visit the IFRS Foundation notifications dashboard to stay informed about the work of the ISSB
Questions?
Contact:
IFRS Membership Team
[email protected]