The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission outlined its sustainability framework and regional priorities in a keynote address at the Philippine Sustainability Now Forum 2026. Commissioner Javey Paul D. Francisco emphasized that governance, policy and compliance should operate as an integrated framework for turning sustainability commitments into measurable action. The framework includes Philippine Financial Reporting Standards S1 and S2, aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board, phased assurance requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosures and the Philippine Green Equity Guidelines. As chair of the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum, the commission is also working on regional guidance for climate adaptation finance, harmonized standards for external reviewers of sustainable finance instruments and stronger transition finance across ASEAN.
2026-07-22Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission reviews sustainability disclosure framework and ASEAN sustainable finance agenda
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission reviewed its sustainability disclosure framework, including standards aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board and phased assurance for greenhouse gas emissions disclosures. It also highlighted ongoing ASEAN work on climate adaptation finance, external reviewers and transition finance.