Regulatory Updates

2023 marks a considerable shift in priorities at the intersection of politics and business.

In the fleeting month of February it may be easy to overlook a flurry of regulatory activity that signals the continuity and confluence of ESG in policymaking matters.

Across the world, there is a sustained increase in the number and types of policy instruments to increase transparency, accountability and efficiency in the allocation of capital.

Global sustainability standards and regulations are reaching a stage of maturity, suggesting a new focus beyond enhanced disclosure quality to indicator comprehension and use.

A snapshot of the ESG policy updates happening across the world this month.

June 2023 has proven to be a decisive month for the evolution of ESG regulation globally.

This month’s policy digest highlights notable sustainability-related policy developments in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Worldwide, there is growing support for the harmonization of sustainability policy and sustainability standards.

In the dynamic landscape of global ESG policies, October 2023 witnessed pivotal developments across continents.

In October 2023, there was a noticeable uptick in ESG policy developments worldwide.

With the release of both ISSB standards and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) this year, regulators and standard setters alike are signalling a promising new era of alignment.

We anticipate a flurry of regulatory activity in 2024 and will do our best to keep our readers informed on the latest news in sustainable finance regulation.