The term “regenerative finance” or “ReFi” describes finance for projects that are designed to increase prosperity in terms of regenerating environment, nature and providing a more sustainable future for all. ReFi recognises...more
September has got off to a very busy start for ESG regulatory developments following the summer break. We have seen the launch of the final recommendations from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD),...more
On 31 July 2023, the Commission adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for companies reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ((EU) 2022/2464) (CSRD). The ESRS are based on...more
Throughout July we have continued to see key developments in ESG and sustainable finance regulation as regulators and legislators start to move into summer recess. Notably this week we have seen the adoption by the European...more
The submission window on a second Australian government consultation paper on climate change disclosure closed on 21 July 2023. Climate-related disclosure obligations look set to be introduced in three phases from 2024...more
In this article, we take a look at the UK TCFD-aligned climate-related financial disclosures (contained in the Companies Act, the UK Listing Rules and the FCA’s ESG Sourcebook) and what organisations need to know to comply...more
In this second article in the series, we look at TCFD-aligned reporting and the TCFD recommendations: who they apply to, why they are needed and what is required by them....more
As we reach the midway point of 2023, the Hogan Lovells Sustainable Finance and Investment practice thought it would be useful to provide a review of recent key ESG developments from March-June 2023 to assist with navigating...more
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The FCA has confirmed that it is delaying its final rules and policy statement in relation to the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labels proposals from the end of June 2023 to Q3 2023....more