ICPAU Consults on the Proposed IPSASB Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS) for the Public Sector

The Draft Inaugural Sustainability Reporting Standard for the Public Sector

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has issued a draft of a Groundbreaking Climate-related Disclosure Standard IPSASB SRS Exposure Draft (ED) 1, Climate-related Disclosures for the Public Sector for comment. This public sector-specific guidance builds on the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) global baseline.

As a key stakeholder, this is your opportunity to contribute to the development of the final standard enabling governments around the world to be accountable for their actions to address climate change.

Please provide the information requested in the survey below to contribute to the development of this standard. Responses are requested by Friday, 14 February 2025.

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* 1. Which stakeholder group do you belong to?

Preparer of public sector climate-related and other sustainability reports

Regional sustainability reporting standard setter

Sustainability assurance provider

Professional accountant

Interested member of the public

Other, please specify

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* 2. Have you received any/increasing demand for sustainability reporting from your stakeholders in the recent past?

Yes

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* 3. Which classification of public sector entity best describes your organisation and its activities?

Central/ national government

Local Government

Government ministry, department, agency

Government program, board, commission,

Statutory authority

Related governmental agency such as public hospital, public school, among others

International governmental organization

Other, please specify