SSBJ issues Inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards to be applied in Japan｜Sustainability Standards Board of Japan

Japan’s Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has issued its inaugural sustainability disclosure standards, aligning with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The SSBJ Standards include a Universal Sustainability Disclosure Standard, a General Disclosures Standard, and a Climate-related Disclosures Standard. These standards were approved at the 49th Board Meeting on February 19, 2025, and are available in Japanese, with an English overview provided for convenience.