Though it has been a little quieter this month, there are still ongoing developments in relation to the EU omnibus simplification package, including the anticipated “quick fix” for companies currently reporting under the...more
8/5/2025
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
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European Commission ,
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Sustainability ,
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The drive to simplify and increase competitiveness in the European Union continues apace. Member States have started to implement the “stop-the-clock” directive, the Commission has signalled an intent to provide some limited...more
6/3/2025
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
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Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
UK
This month, we bring you a number of updates on the EU omnibus simplification package, including the ‘Stop-the-Clock’ directive entering into force delaying the application of CSRD and CSDDD and a formal complaint against the...more
A new edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid, which sets out details of current and planned regulatory initiatives for all the regulators affecting the financial services sector, has been published. It includes details of...more
4/17/2025
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Corporate Counsel ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Popular ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
UK
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published its proposals for to postpone the application of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D)...more
The first two instalments of the EU’s much anticipated omnibus packages of simplification were published on 26 February. The Commission proposes amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the...more
3/4/2025
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Commission ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Finance
In November, we got a tantalizing glimpse into what the future looks like for sustainable finance in the UK in the annual Mansion House speech. We highlight some of the key ESG regulatory announcements below. November also...more
Although we might have expected a complete lull over the Summer, there has still been activity in the ESG regulatory world. In the UK, we have seen a continuation of the work on the sustainable disclosure requirements regime...more
The UK General Election on 4 July 2024 resulted in a change of government in the UK. This has meant that the usual summer slowdown has been replaced with a flurry of activity as new ministers pick up portfolios and start to...more
As we enter 2024, we have looked back to Q4 2023 to reflect on the range of momentous ESG regulatory developments and to look at how they will impact ESG regulatory developments throughout this year. Key developments at the...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
7/10/2023
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Banks ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
HM Treasury ,
International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) ,
Popular ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) ,
UK
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates...more
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