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.

Summary of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a new framework designed to curb global deforestation and forest degradation.

EU Omnibus, California climate rules, NZAM changes and more in the Danesmead Advisory October 2025 newsletter.

From 1 January 2026, in-scope companies will be required to publish a climate-related financial risk report under California’s SB 261.

PRI 2026 reporting, a Danesmead update, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead Advisory September 2025 newsletter.

This article covers the continuing growth of corporate sustainability and the frameworks supporting it.

In late August 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed important updates to SB 253 and SB 261, with implications for which companies are in scope and what they’ll need to do to comply.

Summary of the new EU Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME).

Despite geopolitical uncertainty and shifting regulatory landscapes, institutional investors remain firmly committed to sustainability, according to recent insights from BNP Paribas and J.P. Morgan.

Summary of the UK government’s consultation which asks the financial services industry for views on its proposed requirements for climate-related transition plans.

UK releases draft versions of the ISSB sustainability standards including 6 amendments.

Mandatory GHG reporting, NYC pension funds demand climate transition plans and data from managers, widespread support for climate action and more in the Danesmead Advisory April 2025 newsletter.

Summary of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) including key requirements, timings, and interoperability with other standards.

Climate rulings, NZAM changes, LA fires, and more in the Danesmead ESG January 2025 newsletter.

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?

Interview with Pierre Lenders, Head of ESG and Sustainability at CFM.

On 4th November 2024, EFRAG – the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group – published draft implementation guidance for transition plans, specifically targeting climate change mitigation (TPIG 4).

CSRD, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead ESG October 2024 newsletter.

Updates on the PRI, CSRD, FCA Naming and Marketing rules, ISSB, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead ESG September 2024 newsletter.

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.