The Joint Bank Reporting Committee (JBRC) released its 2026 Work Programme and recommendations to improve semantic integration on ESG definitions, supporting EU reporting standards. The EBA and ECB will oversee implementation.
The Joint Bank Reporting Committee (JBRC) has published its Work Programme for 2026, outlining key priorities for the year. The programme emphasizes supporting progress towards an integrated European reporting system for banks, focusing on semantic integration and the development of common definitions and standards across statistical, supervisory, and resolution reporting.
The 2026 Work Programme is available on the JBRC’s dedicated webpages hosted by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB).
Alongside the Work Programme, the JBRC issued recommendations on ESG disclosures aimed at enhancing semantic integration across supervisory, resolution, and statistical reporting frameworks. These recommendations contribute to finalizing the Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on ESG disclosures, preparing future ESG reporting requirements, and developing ESG-related definitions.
The JBRC, established jointly by the EBA and ECB, plays a central role in streamlining reporting frameworks and developing common standards for regulatory data reported by banks.
