PensionsEurope welcomes the opportunity to comment on the consultation regarding the EFRAG Due Process Procedures on EU Sustainability Reporting Standard-Setting.
The European Commission’s proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) envisages the adoption of EU sustainability reporting standards (ESRS). The proposal for a CSRD requires that EFRAG’s Technical Advice is prepared with ‘proper due process, public oversight and transparency, and with the expertise of relevant stakeholders.
Climate change is a pressing political issue that requires swift political action. We note that this urgency is reflected in the consultation paper as well. However, we would like to stress the importance of leaving stakeholders sufficient time to respond to public consultations.
Moreover, the development of sustainability reporting standards is linked to the development of the European Single Access Point. Content-wise, the two projects should be consistent. As a result, we expect regular exchanges ensuring this consistency as well as reaping synergies in the process of developing the future EU Sustainability Reporting Standard.