CSSB

Canadian Sustainability Standards Board

About the CSSB

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) works to advance the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. The CSSB develops Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) that align with the global baseline standards developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) – but with modifications to serve the Canadian public interest.

Contact the CSSB

Lisa French
Vice-President, Sustainability Standards,
Financial Reporting & Assurance Standards Canada
647-264-8325
[email protected]

The CSSB's Commitment to Indigenous Peoples

The CSSB recognizes that advancing reconciliation with First Nation, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada is fundamental to the work of Canadian standard-setting for sustainability-related financial disclosures. Learn about the board's commitment to reconciliation and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples across the country.

Land Acknowledgement

Our Commitment

Feedback Statement – Criteria for Modification, CSDS 1 and CSDS 2 

The Feedback Statement summarizes the responses received from the CSSB’s extensive public consultation on Canada’s first-ever sustainability disclosure standards. Read about who responded and what they said. Thanks to your valuable input, we are on track to issue CSDS 1 and CSDS 2 in December 2024. Stay tuned for a separate report based on Indigenous participation and feedback related to Indigenous matters.

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CSSB Annual Plan 2024 – 2025

The CSSB’s first Annual Plan focuses on finalizing and approving the proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS). This document outlines our work for the year, including the development of a multi-year strategic plan and a workplan that reinforces our commitment to involving Indigenous Peoples, communities, organizations, and leaders in our standard-setting process. Read our inaugural Annual Plan to understand how we will drive the implementation of CSDS and continue to advance our sustainability disclosure goals.

Upcoming meetings & events

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November 27-28, 2024 CSSB Meeting – November 27-28, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

Meeting & event summaries

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October 1-4, 2024 CSSB Decision Summary – October 1 and 4, 2024

On October 1 and 4, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) met virtually to provide final approval on the Feedback Statement and the Basis for Conclusions for Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards 1 and 2, as well as on the CSSB Strategic Plan.

September 11-12, 2024 CSSB Decision Summary – September 11-12, 2024

On September 11-12, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Board (CSSB) held an in-person meeting in Toronto, ON, for 9 hours to continue deliberations on the large volume of feedback received during the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standard (CSDS) 1, CSDS 2, and Criteria for Modification Framework consultation.

August 28-29, 2024 CSSB Decision Summary – August 28-29, 2024

The Canadian Sustainability Board (CSSB) met virtually for two educational sessions on Scope 3 and the greenhouse gas protocol. The CSSB discussed its strategic and communications plans and continued its deliberations on the feedback on the proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards and the proposed Criteria for Modification Framework.

News

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November 8, 2024 News

Call for Applications: Chair, Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB)

The CSSB serves the public interest by establishing high-quality sustainability disclosure standards to ensure clear, consistent, and comparable reporting. The Reporting & Assurance Standards Oversight Council is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a new, permanent Chair of the CSSB. In partnership with the leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson, we invite interested individuals to apply promptly.

October 22, 2024 News

Media Release – Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Releases Feedback Statement on Proposed Sustainability Disclosure Standards

The CSSB has released its Feedback Statement summarizing the responses received from its extensive public consultation on Canada’s first-ever sustainability disclosure standards. CSDS 1 and CSDS 2 are now set for release in December 2024.

October 21, 2024 Resource

Feedback Statement – Criteria for Modification, CSDS 1 and CSDS 2

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is pleased to announce the release of its Feedback Statement summarizing the responses received from its extensive public consultation on Canada’s first-ever sustainability disclosure standards. Read about who responded and what they said. Stay tuned for a separate report based on Indigenous participation and feedback related to Indigenous matters.