News and Updates
Chancellor says UK to become global leader in sustainable finance
Announcements made by UK government on plans for developing and supporting the sustainable finance sector.
CSRD: EFRAG publishes Transition Plan guidance
On 4th November 2024, EFRAG โ the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group โ published draft implementation guidance for transition plans, specifically targeting climate change mitigation (TPIG 4).
October 2024 Newsletter
CSRD, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead ESG October 2024 newsletter.
Is Greenhushing the New Greenwashing?
What is greenhushing and why is it on the rise? This article defines the problem and provides insights into the future of greenwashing.
Quarterly ESG Update for Centralis
Read our ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ via Centralis. The update covers the latest ESG developments across Europe, the UK, and the US for the last quarter.
CSRD: A Practical Guide
To help companies and investors understand how to prepare for CSRD, we created a step-by-step guide outlining the key elements of the framework and practical steps to take.
Reflections on PRI In Person Toronto 2024
Highlights and reflections on the PRI In Person 2024 conference which Daniella Woolf attended this year.
Danesmead ESG Podcast on the Evolution of ESG
Danesmead ESG's Daniella Woolf and Harriet O'Brien speak to GRIP about the evolution of ESG covering sustainability and climate reporting in US, UK and EU.
September 2024 Newsletter
Updates on the PRI, CSRD, FCA Naming and Marketing rules, ISSB, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead ESG September 2024 newsletter.
PRI SGM Summary - Reporting 2025, Progression Pathways & More
The PRI held its annual Signatory General Meeting on 10th September 2024, focusing on the outcome of its 2024 strategy consultation and its next steps in terms of reporting and progression pathways.
FCAโs Naming and Marketing Rules Delayed until April 2025
The FCA has announced its intention to grant firms additional time to comply with its โnaming and marketingโ rules for sustainable investment products.
Nature and Biodiversity Reporting
Our guide to the importance of nature and biodiversity including the main frameworks and approaches for calculating and disclosing nature dependencies, risks and impacts.
Californian Emissions-Reporting Delay Rejected
New climate-related legislation, SB 253 and SB 261, was signed into law last year by Californian legislators requiring companies operating in California to report on both greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks. A proposal to delay its implementation from 2026 to 2028 has been rejected.
August 2024 Newsletter
CSRD guidance, UK Government plans on ESG Rating, update on legal challenges to the SEC climate rule, and more in the Danesmead ESG August 2024 newsletter.
What is the CSDDD?
Introduction to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), its scope and timeline for application.
What is the Task Force on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD)?
The TISFD seeks to identify what the key social and inequality-related financial disclosures made by companies should be, as well as to advocate for the uniform adoption of the recommended disclosure requirements by global standard setters.
EU Commission Publishes CSRD FAQs and EFRAG issues new ESRS Explanations
Update on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements and scope.
July 2024 Newsletter
ESMA poposes sustainability disclosures for ALL financial products, SFDR study published, UK Stewardship Code updates, and more in the Danesmead ESG 2024 July newsletter.
ESMA Proposes Sustainability Disclosures for ALL Financial Products
ESMA has proposed sustainability disclosures for all financial products. Our analysis of the latest proposals for SFDR and how it will affect all asset managers.
UK Stewardship Code Update July 2024
A summary of the July 2024 update to the UK Stewardship Code.