Overview
The UK ESG policy is mainly developed by the Financial Conduct Authority. The ESG Advisory Committee under the FCA participates in the formulation of ESG information disclosure, ESG data products regulations and ESG strategic planning.
UK ESG development is consistent with international standards and the climate information disclosure standards will be established based on IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. The UK also has a long history in investor stewardship.
EU and UK Plan to Connect Carbon Emissions Trading Systems
EU and the UK plan to connect carbon emissions trading systems, aiming to strengthen cooperation
Bank of England Releases Consultation Paper on Climate Risk Management in Financial Industry
Bank of England releases a consultation paper on climate risk management in financial industry
UK Financial Conduct Authority Suspends Implementation of Sustainable Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labeling System
UK Financial Conduct Authority suspends the implementation of sustainable disclosure requirements and investment labeling systems
UK Financial Conduct Authority Suspends Diversity & Inclusion Legislation
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announces the cessation of diversity & inclusion legislation
UK Financial Conduct Authority Releases Climate Adaptation Report in Financial Industry
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) releases a report on climate adaptation in financial industry
UK Financial Reporting Council Releases Report on Sustainability Assurance Market
UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) releases a report on the sustainability assurance market
UK Develops Regulatory Regime for ESG Ratings Providers
HM Treasury develops a draft regulation for ESG ratings providers, aimed at incorporating ESG ratings into regulations
UK FCA Releases Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Label Disclosure Examples
Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Label The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) releases Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment label disclosure examples, aiming to provide asset