News and Updates
May 2026 Newsletter
SBTi growth, updates from the EU and GHG Protocol, and more in the Danesmead Advisory May 2026 newsletter.
Understanding the risk of flooding on the UK’s housing market
UK SIF highlights how unaddressed flood risk is exposing the UK mortgage market to significant climate‑related financial risk.
April 2026 Newsletter
Updates on SFDR, CARB SB 253 and 261, SDR and more in the Danesmead Advisory April 2026 newsletter.
EcoDesign for Sustainability Regulation (ESPR)
A briefing on the EU’s EcoDesign for Sustainability Regulation and Digital Product Passport, outlining key timelines, new data and circularity requirements, and how upcoming delegated acts will reshape product expectations across the EU market.
Navigating UNGC and OECD Standards: A Practical Guide for Investment Managers
A practical guide to help investment managers understand, compare, and demonstrate alignment with the UNGC and OECD standards amid rising regulatory expectations such as SFDR 2.0.
February 2026 Newsletter
TCFD alignment with ISSB, SFDR momentum, NZAM updates and more in the Danesmead Advisory February 2026 newsletter.
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.
November 2025 Newsletter
SFDR, PRI, Stewardship Code and more in the Danesmead Advisory November 2025 newsletter.
What is the EU Deforestation Regulation?
Summary of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a new framework designed to curb global deforestation and forest degradation.
SFDR 2.0 Released: New Fund Categories and Reporting Simplification
The EU Commission has released its final proposal for SFDR 2.0. We shared the leaked SFDR 2.0 proposal on 6th November. There are a few notable changes in the final version compared to the leaked version to be aware of.
EU Parliament Agrees Position on CSRD and CSDDD: Major Scope Reductions Ahead
The EU Parliament has agreed on major scope reductions to both the CSRD and CSDDD directives
Leaked SFDR 2.0 Proposal: New fund categories and reporting simplification
A leaked draft of the European Commission’s legislative proposal to amend the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) suggests that widespread changes to the framework are on the horizon.
PRI’s 2026 Reporting Framework Arrives: Leaner structure maintains signatory input and effort
The PRI’s 2026 Reporting Framework has now been released. We dive into what it covers and what it means for signatories.
PRI Reporting is Changing in 2026 - What Does That Mean in Practice?
PRI Reporting is Changing – What Does That Mean in Practice?