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.
Jean Hurley, Martina Lindberg3 min read
GRIP2 min read
Alex Viall1 min read
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
The ban will be applicable from December 14, 2027 and will apply directly to all companies operating in the EU across the whole supply chain.
The only certainty is that 2025 will be another evolving – and challenging – year for ESG compliance.
Michael R. Littenberg | Ropes & Gray6 min read
New EU rules put greater responsibility on firms to generate and share sustainability reports.
Hameed Shuja2 min read
The CSDDD and CSRD will eventually cover a range of large EU and non-EU companies who will need to ensure that their compliance efforts are integrated.
Covington6 min read
At the end of 2024, many entities and governments retain risk-based ESG initiatives as business commitments.
Julie DiMauro2 min read
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 Hurley27 min listen