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 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
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