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Interview September 23, 2024

From Voluntary to Mandatory: How ESG Regulations are Shaping the Future of Business

Mardi McBrien, Chief of Strategic Affairs & Capacity Building, IFRS Foundation

As ESG regulations evolve from voluntary guidelines to mandatory global standards, businesses must adapt quickly to meet the growing demands for transparency and compliance. This interview explores the shifting regulatory landscape, the critical role of innovation in meeting sustainability goals, and the operational challenges companies face in embedding ESG principles across their operations.

  • The shift from voluntary to mandatory ESG regulations is irreversible, with global markets now demanding transparency and compliance from businesses in all sectors.

  • ESG reporting is becoming critical for corporate governance, with companies needing to prepare for increasingly strict enforcement of climate and sustainability risk disclosures.

  • Internal controls and operational support are crucial to ESG success, but often overlooked; upskilling in these areas is vital to meeting new regulatory challenges.

  • Innovation remains a key driver of success in achieving 2030 and 2050 sustainability targets, as businesses and regulators still grapple with the path to long-term sustainability.

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