IFA Saudi Arabia: IFRS S1 & S2 ESG Reporting Readiness for GCC-Listed Companies | 20 May
The shift from voluntary ESG reporting to mandatory disclosure represents a major transformation in global corporate accountability. This workshop examines the transition to ISSB (IFRS S1 & S2) standards across jurisdictions and explains how key frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and the EU CSRD align and converge.
Participants will gain clarity on the distinction between financial materiality and double materiality, and understand how these concepts shape regulatory expectations. ESG reporting is no longer limited to large listed entities—SMEs and practitioners are increasingly impacted through supply chains, access to green finance, and evolving legal requirements.
What you’ll learn
- The role of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and global adoption of IFRS S1 and S2
- The shift from voluntary ESG reporting to mandatory disclosure requirements
- How GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP align within the ISSB framework
- Which entities are impacted and how global value chains are affected
- How ISSB standards interact with frameworks such as CSRD and GRI
- Financial materiality vs double materiality explained clearly
- How to identify key risks, impacts, and opportunities for effective reporting
Who is this for?
Ideal for professionals beginning their ESG journey or those seeking to align existing knowledge with new global standards and 2026 regulatory developments.
Suitable for:
- Accountants and finance professionals
- ESG practitioners and consultants
- Business owners and senior management
- Sustainability, compliance, and HR professionals involved in ESG data and reporting
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:00hrs KSA time | 10:00 - 11:00hrs UK time
Price: Free
About the speakers:
Aslı Deniz
Aslı Deniz is a lawyer and ESG Manager at InnovaBeyond Digital, specialising in bridging complex legal frameworks with sustainable business practices. She holds an LL.M. in Law and Sustainable Development and is a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, bringing a strong legal and regulatory perspective to ESG strategy and risk management.
She supports organisations through digital tools and strategic advisory, helping them navigate evolving ESG regulations and implement effective sustainability transformations across the EU and GCC regions.
Minhal Maqbool
Minhal H. Maqbool brings over 14 years of experience in financial and advisory services, with a strong focus on ESG and CSR strategy, reporting, and implementation across the GCC and Pakistan.
He specialises in integrating sustainability into business strategy, conducting double materiality assessments, and delivering disclosures aligned with global frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, UN SDGs, and PAIS.
A recognised ESG advisor, he has supported financial institutions, real estate developers, and capital market participants on ESG integration, stakeholder engagement, and IFRS S1 & S2 readiness, helping drive long-term value creation.
InnovaBeyond Digital
InnovaBeyond Digital is a premier consultancy operating across the EU and GCC regions, dedicated to driving sustainable impact through a fusion of technology and expert advisory. Led by a team of veterans from Big 4 firms, the company specializes in four core pillars: Sustainability Advisory, Innovation, Digital HR, and Transformation Management.
As a leader in the ESG landscape, InnovaBeyond guides organizations through the entire sustainability journey, from double materiality assessments and carbon
accounting to GRI-aligned reporting. By leveraging digital accelerators and a human-centric approach to Change Management, Innova Beyond consultants empower businesses to navigate evolving regulations and embed responsible practices into their core operations.
