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 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
GTAG Releases Final Advice on UK Green Taxonomy
The Green Technical Advisory Group (GTAG) has released final advice on the UK Green Taxonomy
Chartered Insurance Institute Launches ESG and Sustainable Investing Course
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has released an ESG and sustainable investing course
UK FCA Publishes Consultation Paper on Diversity and Inclusion
The UK FCA issued a consultation document to solicit opinions on the implementation of Diversity and Inclusion
UK Plans to Establish Sustainability Disclosure Standards Based on ISSB
The UK plans to establish Sustainability Disclosure Standards by July 2024 based on the IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 guidelines
FCA Releases a Report on Sustainability-Linked Loan Market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a report on Sustainability-Linked Loan Market
FCA Releases DP on Sustainable Governance for Financial Companies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom issued a discussion paper on sustainable governance for financial companies to solicit governance opinions related to sustainable development. FCA believes that the financial industry needs to play an important role in the process of net zero transition, and the sustainable governance of financial companies is becoming more important