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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 (CSDSs) that align with the global baseline standards developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), but with modifications to serve the Canadian public interest.

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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.

Canada’s First Sustainability Disclosure Standards Are Here

Explore CSDS 1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, and CSDS 2, Climate-related Disclosures, now part of the CPA Canada Handbook – Sustainability. Learn more and access resources to support your sustainability reporting.

Upcoming meetings & events

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January 28 - February 24, 2025 Open Office Hours – Discuss CSDS 1, CSDS 2, and the CSSB 2025-2028 Strategic Plan January 28, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST February 24, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST

Have questions? Join CSSB staff for open office hours to discuss Canada’s first sustainability standards (CSDS 1 and CSDS 2) and the proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. An informal setting to ask questions, share feedback, and learn more about these key initiatives. This event is hosted by CSSB staff fluent in both English and French, ensuring that guests can engage and ask questions in the language they prefer.

February 5, 2025 Open Office Hour for Indigenous Peoples – CSSB’s Proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan February 5, 2025 – 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST

Join Raylene Whitford, a member of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) on February 5, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST to discuss the CSSB’s proposed Strategic Plan. The session will focus on Priority B: Advancing the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in sustainability standard setting. Questions and feedback are welcome!

News

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January 7, 2025 Document for Comment
Strategic Plan

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is inviting feedback on its 2025-2028 Proposed Strategic Plan, outlining priorities for advancing sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. These priorities will inform the Board’s work plans over the coming years. Review our plan.

December 18, 2024 News
Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS 1 and CSDS 2): Now Available

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) finalized CSDS 1 and CSDS 2, plus its Criteria for Modification Framework. Learn more and access resources to support your reporting.

December 18, 2024 News
Media Release – Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Releases Landmark Standards to Drive Consistency and Comparability in Sustainability Reporting

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) has launched its first Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs). The release of these standards marks a significant milestone in sustainability disclosure, enabling Canadian organizations to align with a global reporting baseline.

Meeting & event summaries

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November 27-28, 2024 CSSB Decision summary - November 27-28, 2024

On November 27-28, 2024, the CSSB met virtually to discuss its 2025-2026 Annal Plan, confer about educational guidance for Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standard (CSDS) 1 and CSDS 2, approve the final 2025-2028 Strategic Plan consultation paper, and to engage in an Indigenous Peoples education session about Métis peoples in Canada.  

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.