BAFA CG Knowledge Lab: Governance in sustainability reporting

The Corporate Governance SIG is holding an event on ' Governance in sustainability reporting" as part of their Knowledge Lab series, bringing together experts and practitioners.

Please   complete the RSVP form to confirm your attendance. Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Monday, 2 November 2026

Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (UK Time)
Location: Online

Professor Richard Barker is a board member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Before joining the ISSB, he served as deputy dean and professor of accounting at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. In this capacity, he led Oxford Saïd's sustainable business initiatives.

Professor Barker will discuss the role of governance in sustainability reporting, including how boards and management oversee sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and how this is reflected in the ISSB's standards. 

The session will be of interest to:

• Researchers working on corporate governance, board oversight, sustainability disclosure and its quality, assurance, and the role of standard setters. It offers an insight into current policy debates that may open up new research questions.
• Educators teaching financial reporting, corporate governance, sustainability or ethics, who want to bring current standard-setting developments and real-world examples into their teaching.The session ends with time for questions and discussion.

The Knowledge Lab is a free online seminar series that brings together academics, PhD researchers and practitioners to share current research and practice in corporate governance and sustainability. It is open to BAFA members and non-members.

RSVP Deadline:  29 October 2026 (17:00 GMT). Please ensure you register by this date to secure your place. 

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