News and Updates
FCA proposes alignment with ISSB on climate disclosures
Review of the recently proposed FCA guidance on climate disclosures aligning to the IFRS ISSB standards. This includes a detailed review of what is being proposed and how it will impact UK companies and financial institutions.
January 2026 Newsletter
NYC Comptroller, defence exclusions, ESG rating and more in the Danesmead Advisory January 2026 newsletter.
Quantifying the impact of sustainability in value creation
Recent research from the PRI and the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business – including the Sustainability Value Creation Guide and the Return on Sustainability Investment tool underscores both the clear financial upside of sustainability and the difficulty asset managers face in measuring the financial impact of impact, while also providing tools to help managers get started.
Update on ESG ratings regulation in the UK and EU
Key information on the scope and rules of the FCA and EMSA ESG ratings provider regulations.
Investors warn: deforestation is a systemic financial Risk
Summary of the Belém Investor Statement aimed at halting forest loss to protect global ecosystems and long‑term financial stability.
Danesmead Advisory’s 2025 Round-Up
Danesmead Advisory’s 2025 end of year round up on sustainability and responsible investment, covering regulatory and reporting updates, investor and corporate commitments, and our expectations for 2026.
Corporates and the enduring appeal of sustainability
This article covers the continuing growth of corporate sustainability and the frameworks supporting it.
ISSB Update 2025
Progress update on the IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
CSRD Simplification Proposed
The EU Commissions has proposed major simplifications to CSRD and other sustainability regulation. This has major implications for companies previously in scope for CSRD reporting.
The Rising Cost of Climate Change: A Good Time to Ditch ESG?
Extreme weather events have decimated communities and destroyed habitats around the world. And the trend only seems to worsen. Is now the time to bow to political pressure and ditch ESG concerns?
Activist Judge Rules Against American Airlines in 401k Suit
Our thoughts on the American Airlines 401k suit, its context and wider implications.
An Interview with Pierre Lenders, CFM
Interview with Pierre Lenders, Head of ESG and Sustainability at CFM.
Danesmead ESG at Real Deals Forum 2025
Join Danesmead ESG and hear Daniella speak at the Real Deals ESG Forum 2025. Details and registration link inside.
December 2024 Newsletter
SFDR, CSRD, greenwashing, and more in the Danesmead ESG December 2024 newsletter.
SFDR Categories Proposed by Platform on Sustainable Finance
A proposal for the future of SFDR including mandatory disclosures for article 6 funds has been released, with major implications for asset managers in scope for SFDR. Read our summary and thoughts here.
Danesmead ESG 2024 Round-Up
2024 has been our busiest and most varied year yet, supporting our clients with ESG and sustainability related projects, regulatory alignment, voluntary frameworks and reporting. Read on for our reflections from the year.
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.
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.
Reflections on PRI In Person Toronto 2024
Highlights and reflections on the PRI In Person 2024 conference which Daniella Woolf attended this year.