David Fatscher is Interim Head of Standards (Sustainability & ESG) at BSI. In that capacity, he leads the delivery of a programme of standards (and related services) to help businesses improve their ESG performance. In 2024, David was responsible for raising awareness of new ISO guidance (“IWA 48”) on embedding the principles of ESG into organisational culture and the role that ISO standards can play in enabling more consistent management and measurement of ESG, so helping to enhance reporting. During his time at SLR Consulting, he led teams in developing ESG roadmaps, delivering materiality assessments and advising clients on how best to navigate the complex landscape of mandatory disclosure requirements and voluntary frameworks.