Global Convergence in ESG Disclosure and the Evolution of Reporting Frameworks: Evidence from 22 Jurisdictions, 2019–2024

Authors

  • Viviana Paola Delgado Sanchez Universidad Piloto de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1397-7526
  • Julián Enrique Figueroa Castro Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61799/2216-0388.2385

Keywords:

convergence; ESG disclosure; GRI; reporting frameworks; sustainability; TCFD.

Abstract

adoption of multiple reporting frameworks, although cross-jurisdictional differences persist. This study examines the evolution and convergence of ESG disclosure and the use of GRI, SASB, SDGs, TCFD and multiple frameworks across 22 jurisdictions from 2019 to 2024. A country-year panel of 132 observations was constructed from the International Federation of Accountants’ (IFAC) State of Play series. The analysis combines descriptive statistics, dispersion measures, catch-up regressions and country fixed-effects models. Results indicate that ESG disclosure is approaching global saturation: the cross-jurisdictional mean rises from 89.2% in 2019 to 97.1% in 2024, while the standard deviation falls from 14.4 to 6.19 percentage points. Strong catch-up is observed for ESG disclosure, GRI, SDGs and multiple-framework use; SASB shows broad diffusion without catch-up, whereas TCFD provides weaker evidence. The findings point to convergence in the prevalence of ESG disclosure alongside a plural and evolving reporting architecture.

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2027-01-01

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How to Cite

[1]
Delgado Sanchez, V.P. and Figueroa Castro, J.E. 2027. Global Convergence in ESG Disclosure and the Evolution of Reporting Frameworks: Evidence from 22 Jurisdictions, 2019–2024. Mundo FESC Journal. 17, 37 (Jan. 2027). DOI:https://doi.org/10.61799/2216-0388.2385.

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