2019-02-18
The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines issued Memorandum Circular No. 4 Series of 2019 to mandate sustainability reporting for publicly-listed companies. The guidelines require PLCs to submit a sustainability report alongside their Annual Report using a 'comply or explain' approach for the first three years of implementation. This framework aims to help companies assess and manage non-financial performance across economic, environmental, and social aspects while aligning with global standards and national sustainability targets.