ESG reporting deadlines

Key dates for sustainability reporting rules around the world. Add them to your calendar or get an email 30 days and 7 days before each one.

2026

  1. 10Nov 2026
    California SB 253 · United States

    First Scope 1 and 2 emissions report due

    10 Nov 2026 · in 6 days

    US companies with over $1 billion annual revenue that do business in California.

2027

  1. 1Jan 2027
    EU CSRD · European Union

    Reporting year starts for EU groups in scope

    From 1 Jan 2027 · in 58 days

    EU groups with more than 1,000 employees and over €450 million turnover. First report published in 2028.

  2. 1Jan 2027
    Malaysia NSRF · Malaysia

    Group 3 starts ISSB-based reporting

    From 1 Jan 2027 · in 58 days

    The third group of companies in Malaysia’s phased adoption of the ISSB standards.

  3. 1Jul 2027
    Australia AASB S2 · Australia

    Group 3 climate reporting starts

    From 1 Jul 2027 · in 239 days

    Group 3 entities under the Corporations Act size tests, for financial years from 1 July 2027.

  4. 30Sep 2027
    EU CBAM · European Union

    First annual CBAM declaration due (for 2026 imports)

    30 Sep 2027 · in 330 days

    Authorised CBAM declarants importing over 50 tonnes a year of covered goods.

2028

  1. 1Jan 2028
    EU CSRD · European Union

    Reporting year starts for non-EU groups

    From 1 Jan 2028 · in 423 days

    Non-EU groups with over €450 million EU turnover and an EU subsidiary or branch over €200 million. First report in 2029.

2029

  1. 1Jan 2029
    Singapore climate reporting · Singapore

    External assurance of Scope 1 and 2 starts for SGX-listed companies

    From 1 Jan 2029 · in 789 days

    SGX-listed companies, from financial year 2029.

  2. 26Jul 2029
    EU CSDDD · European Union

    Due diligence duties apply

    26 Jul 2029 · in 995 days

    Companies with more than 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion turnover (EU), or €1.5 billion EU turnover (non-EU).

2030

  1. 1Jan 2030
    Singapore climate reporting · Singapore

    Large non-listed companies start climate reporting

    From 1 Jan 2030 · in 1,154 days

    Large non-listed companies, from financial year 2030 (assurance from 2032).

General information, not legal advice. “From” dates are the start of the first reporting period, not a filing date. Dates last checked 9 October 2026; rules change, so confirm with the official source or an adviser.

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