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.
UK Releases Consultation on Green Taxonomy
The HM Treasury releases a consultation on UK green taxonomy, aimed at soliciting market participants’ opinions on green taxonomy
UK FCA Sets Out Temporary Measures for Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
UK Financial Conduct Authority sets out temporary measures for Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
HM Treasury and Monetary Authority of Singapore Announce Collaboration in Sustainable Finance
HM Treasury and the Monetary Authority of Singapore announces collaboration in sustainable finance
UK Financial Conduct Authority Releases Guidance on Anti-Greenwashing Rule
The UK Financial Conduct Authority releases guidance on anti-greenwashing rules
UK Plans to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers
UK government states that it will supervise ESG ratings providers and entrust this work to the Financial Conduct Authority
UK FCA Issues Sustainability Disclosure Requirements for Investment Products
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for investment products
UK Financial Conduct Authority Releases ESG Funds Report for Asset Managers
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) releases a ESG funds report for asset managers
CFA Institute Launches UK DEI Code
CFA Institute has released the UK DEI Code, which aims to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in the investment industry