ESG Regulation

European regulatory authorities releases documents proposing amendments to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

The Council of the EU officially approves Nature Restoration Law, aiming to provide legal protection for the restoration of ecosystems

The International Capital Market Association releases a response document aimed at providing recommendations on EU green bond regulation

European Banking Authority (EBA) releases final report on greenwashing in banking sector

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group releases Implementation Guidance for European Sustainability Reporting Standards

The Ministry of Finance of China releases draft of general standards for corporate sustainable disclosure

IFRS and GRI announces enhanced cooperation on sustainable disclosure interoperability

The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment releases a statement calling on jurisdictions to adopt ISSB standards

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the People’s Bank of China announce enhanced green finance cooperation

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission releases draft code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers

The Global Reporting Initiative releases briefings on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

ESMA releases guidelines on ESG fund names, aiming to provide standards for using ESG related terms