EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
Agreement on the ESG Rating Activities Regulation clarifies new rules on separation of E, S and G factors, non-EU providers and conflicts of interest.
The directive applies to all companies that meet at least two of the following criteria:
For companies subject to the NFRD compliance with the directive has been required since January 1, 2024. For other companies its requirements will come into effect on January 1, 2025.
Listed SMEs will be required to comply on January 1, 2026.
EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
Agreement on the ESG Rating Activities Regulation clarifies new rules on separation of E, S and G factors, non-EU providers and conflicts of interest.
Harriet O'Brien | Danesmead ESG2 min read
New corporate sustainability reporting obligations in the EU
The second article in our new series on sustainability reporting obligations: today the focus is on the EU and extraterritorial elements.
How the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will affect investment in the US
Impact on businesses outside EU looking to work or sell products and funds within the EU or to EU investors.
Boris van Overbeeke | Apex Group2 min read
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EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
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New corporate sustainability reporting obligations in the EU
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How the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will affect investment in the US
Key developments include: Member State transposition, reporting criteria, European Single Access Point submissions, and guidelines on standard contractual clauses.
Covington5 min read
Responsible investment with key achievements and progress applauded but speakers flag ongoing challenges including geopolitical risk.
We spoke about sustainability and climate reporting in US, UK and EU; the divisive nature of ESG; and the regulatory compliance burden on firms.
Jean Hurley<1 min read
Initiative seeks to develop an international framework.
Corinne Tomsett | Danesmead ESG2 min read
Companies in scope include: those trading on an EU-regulated market, and non-EU companies generating annual EU revenues $166m+.
Neil Robson | Katten Muchin Rosenman2 min read
Compliance and legal pros weigh in on the SEC's new climate rules, from their significance to legal durability.
Julie DiMauro3 min read
Agreement on the ESG Rating Activities Regulation clarifies new rules on separation of E, S and G factors, non-EU providers and conflicts of interest.
Harriet O'Brien | Danesmead ESG2 min read
The final article in our series on sustainability reporting: today the focus is on the UK and the interoperability and harmonization of reporting standards.