Body advising UK on ISSB adoption seeks corporate experts

Carbon Measures also opened applications this week for 45 advisors to help it develop new accounting rules

The body advising UK government on the adoption of rules from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has launched a call for corporate experts. 

The Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) said it was on the hunt for individuals with experience in preparing sustainability reports for real-economy companies.

The TAC advised the UK government last year on how it should adopt ISSB standards, with minor tweaks to account for national context, and a consultation was launched in June. 

TAC said new recruits would “support its ongoing work to inform both UK and international sustainability disclosures”. 

Along with real economy experts, it is also looking for sustainability assurance professionals and investors.  

Elsewhere in the climate reporting space, Carbon Measures has kicked-off recruitment to its expert panel and advisory group, which will have 20 and 25 members, respectively. 

The newly-formed carbon accounting body, backed by ExxonMobil, is conducting the process in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce.

For the expert panel, they are looking for specialists in carbon accounting, chemistry and geosciences, business governance, policy design, and financial accounting. 

Once appointed – early next year – the group will have two years to “define the principles, scope and applications of a carbon emissions accounting system modelled on financial accounting principles”.

Applications are open until January 9th. 

The advisory body, to be formalised in May, will be made up of representatives from the private sector and non-profits.