In a landmark move to strengthen ESG transparency and support carbon neutral strategy adoption, the IFRS Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have joined forces to accelerate the implementation of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards across Latin America and the Caribbean. The partnership, which also includes IDB Invest, aims to enhance private sector sustainability reporting, boost investor confidence, and fortify capital markets across the region. 

The initiative includes an action plan focused on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and policy engagement, enabling companies and regulators to align with globally recognized ESG disclosure practices. These tools are designed to assist businesses in delivering consistent, decision-useful sustainability-related information, helping them meet growing investor demand for reliable climate data. 

IFRS Foundation Managing Director Michel Madelain emphasized that this partnership will provide critical support to Latin American and Caribbean markets. “Our collaboration with the IDB Group will allow these markets to benefit from the full potential of effective sustainability-related disclosures,” Madelain said. 

Developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards offer a unified framework for reporting climate and other ESG risks, playing a key role in guiding companies toward carbon neutral strategies. IDB President Ilan Goldfajn reinforced this by noting, “Transparency builds trust. This partnership is about accelerating adoption and helping with implementation.” 

The collaboration is expected to boost regional financial resilience and help local companies attract sustainable investment. It aligns with broader global trends where institutional investors increasingly prioritize ESG performance and carbon neutrality in capital allocation decisions. 

As Latin America advances toward a more sustainable economic model, this joint initiative sets the foundation for a future where ESG disclosure is standardized, investor trust is enhanced, and carbon neutrality becomes a competitive advantage. 

Sources: 

https://esgnews.com/ifrs-foundation-idb-partner-to-accelerate-adoption-of-sustainability-disclosure-standards-in-latin-america/  

https://www.ifrs.org/news-and-events/news/2025/04/idb-ifrs-foundation-adoption-sustainability-disclosure-standards/  

https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-and-ifrs-foundation-promote-adoption-sustainability-disclosure-standards