Regulatory Updates

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.

As organizations gear up for a fresh reporting year, regulators and standard-setting bodies are actively working to provide enhanced guidelines, with the aim of facilitating the disclosure of usable sustainability information.

This month’s Policy Digest covers both triumphs and setbacks in the shaping of sustainability reporting standards and regulations.

Reflecting on headlines from the past month, global regulators must steadfastly maintain the founding principles of sustainability regulation.