Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

Global | Publication | May 2023

As our clients look to transition towards a more sustainable and profitable future, they require strategic legal advice across a wide range of regulatory issues including in relation to sustainable finance, disclosures, greenwashing and safeguarding against contentious risks.

We have identified 6 ‘pillars’ for assisting clients in the ESG space.

Latest insights

Global Regulation Tomorrow - FCA publishes three new Climate Financial Risk Forum guides

On 10 October 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) updated its Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF) webpage to add links to three new guides on key areas of climate risk: Nature-related Risk: Handbook for Financial Institutions, Short-term Scenarios, and Mobilising Adaptation Finance to Build Resilience.

Global | External | October 11, 2024

Global Regulation Tomorrow - ESMA issues annual report on EU carbon markets

On 7 October 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued its first EU carbon markets report.

Global | External | October 08, 2024

Global Regulation Tomorrow - DESNZ note on extending the UK ETS first Free Allocation period to 2026

On 26 September 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero updated its webpage on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): free allocation review by adding a note on extending the UK ETS first Free Allocation period to 2026.

Global | External | September 27, 2024

Global Regulation Tomorrow - Let’s talk asset management: Episode 5 – Updated Q&As on SFDR: key issues for fund managers

In the latest episode of our podcast series, Let’s talk asset management, Cédric Danois and Simon Lovegrove discuss some of the key issues that ESMA and the other ESAs raise in the updated Q&As on the SFDR

Global | External | September 11, 2024

Global Regulation Tomorrow - FCA sets out temporary measures for firms on ‘naming and marketing’ sustainability rules

On 9 September 2024, the FCA published a new webpage stating that it was offering firms temporary flexibility to comply with the ‘naming and marketing’ rules under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).

Global | External | September 11, 2024

‘Climate adaptation: What steps should financial institutions be taking now?’

Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the UN 2030 for Sustainable Development in 2015, governments are making strides to transition to low-carbon and more circular economies on a global scale.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 09, 2024

Webinars and Podcasts

Regulation Tomorrow Plus - What to expect in 2023?

In this episode, our London Financial Services & Regulation partners reflect on some of the key UK regulatory themes from the past year and what we expect to come down the track in 2023 including Consumer Duty and ESG.

United Kingdom | Articles | December 19, 2022

ESG: Key regulatory risks in the UK and US and practical steps to manage them

In our next episode of RT Plus, Katie Stephen, Co-Head of our Contentious Financial Services Group in London, and Celia Cohen, Co-Head of Financial Institutions in the United States, discuss the key regulatory risks for financial services firms in their respective jurisdictions around Environmental, Social and Governance issues. Katie and Celia also give us their practical tips on what firms can be doing now to help manage those risks.

Global | Articles | August 22, 2022

ESG regulation: Global themes and what's on the horizon

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a key area of importance for businesses globally as the legal and regulatory landscape changes and expectations of investors, customers, employees and other stakeholders grow.

Global | Webinar | November 18, 2021

Key resources

Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

Our lawyers advise clients across all sectors on ESG risks and compliance measures, helping businesses manage their risk...

Greenwashing and climate disputes

In the last few years we have seen an exponential rise in climate litigation claims, and many of these are as a result o...

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DE&I) for financial services

DE&I is rising to the top of the regulatory agenda and is an important component of the ‘G’ in ESG. Research shows evid...

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Project Manager

Stay ahead of the fast-approaching new sustainability disclosure and transparency requirements

Global Regulation Tomorrow

Tracks financial services regulatory developments and provides insight and commentary.

Global Regulation Tomorrow podcast

If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of risk and regulation, the Global Regulation Tom...

ESG Updater

Keep ahead of ESG developments in financial services. We publish a regular ESG updater which tracks regulatory developments in the ESG space. Previous ESG updaters are located down the page.

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