The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) organised a Sustainability Reporting Workshop to prepare issuers and other regulated entities for the implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2) on 15 July 2026.
The workshop, held in Accra, brought together listed companies, market operators, regulators, accounting professionals and sustainability experts to strengthen their understanding of the new reporting standards ahead of the mandatory implementation for Significant Public Interest Entities from 1 January 2027.
Speaking at the programme, the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, noted that sustainability reporting has become an essential component of modern capital markets as investors increasingly seek information on how organisations manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
“The transition to sustainability reporting should not be viewed as another compliance obligation but rather an opportunity for companies to strengthen governance, improve strategic planning, enhance operational resilience and create long-term value for shareholders and society,” Dr. Avedzi said.
The workshop featured technical presentations and panel discussions led by experts from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), KPMG, GreenVista Strategies and MTN Ghana, focusing on governance, risk management, disclosure requirements and practical implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
The SEC remains committed to working closely with peer regulators, professional bodies, issuers, and market participants to support the successful implementation of the standards and to strengthen transparency, resilience, and investor confidence in Ghana’s capital market.
