About this learning event

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting in the public sector is an emerging practice that promotes transparency, supports climate and social goals, and builds public trust. As global standards evolve, public institutions are increasingly expected to lead by example in demonstrating sustainability performance. ESG reporting refers to how governments, public institutions, and state-owned enterprises disclose their performance sustainability risks, opportunities, and impacts. It helps public bodies align with national and international sustainability goals – such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Paris Agreement ), improve transparency, fiscal responsibility, investment attractiveness, and benchmark performance across environmental and social service delivery. Challenges are connected to the lack of standardized metrics and guidance for public institutions, data gaps and limited reporting capacity and the need for political commitment and cross-agency coordination. We will take a closer look at the Sustainability Reporting Framework developed by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB). The IPSASB is developing a dedicated Sustainability Reporting Framework for public sector entities—a major step toward esatblishing standardized ESG disclosure by governments and public institutions globally.

Target audience

This online course is intended for public sector accountants, auidtors, and other officials who influence, are affected by, or have a strong interest in the ESG performance of public institutions.

Partners

This event is delivered as part of the Greening Human Capital of Public Institutions of the Western Balkans project implemented by the CEF and supported by The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy and the Climate Change Fund of Slovenia.