The package of consultations covers UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, transition plans, and assurance of sustainability-related disclosures....more
7/2/2025
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The consultation covers new methodologies for the financial sector’s GHG emissions reporting, including regarding avoided emissions, or “scope 4” emissions.
On 3 December 2024, the Partnership for Carbon Accounting...more
12/24/2024
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The regulator is providing temporary flexibility in light of concerns that asset managers need extra time to prepare.
On 9 September 2024, the FCA published a statement on its naming and marketing rules under the...more
9/11/2024
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The ESAs urge the European Commission to consider a labelling rather than a disclosure regime to help consumers understand the sustainability goals of financial products....more
6/27/2024
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The final guidance clarifies the scope and application date of the rule, and answers questions around good practice and accessing third-party data.
On 23 April 2024, the FCA published its final guidance (FG23/4) on its...more
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have made some significant changes to the European Commission’s proposal.
Key Points:
..The agreed text includes important clarifications on the scope of the regime and...more