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November 2026 Newsletter
PRI, greenwashing, sustainability reporting, biodiversity and more in the Danesmead Advisory November 2026 newsletter.
ESMA Release its 2026 Reporting Priorities
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has told listed companies that balanced materiality assessments, connected disclosures and transparent targets will be the focus of its reviews of 2026 sustainability statements.
COP17: Key takeaways from the UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, Armenia
The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) is under way in Yerevan, Armenia. Running from 19-30 October, the conference marks the halfway point to the global biodiversity targets agreed in 2022, and will be the first time countries review their collective progress. This article covers progress so far, and how nature and biodiversity are relevant to investors.
Guide to ESOS Phase 4
ESOS Phase 4 will place greater emphasis on action, requiring large UK organisations to demonstrate progress against previous energy-saving commitments and explain where measures have not been delivered. This article explains what businesses need to do to comply.
September 2026 Newsletter
Transition investing, EU packaging rules, climate regulation, El Nino and more in the Danesmead Advisory September 2026 newsletter.
July 2026 Newsletter
SFDR updates, El Nino, net zero standards, and more in the Danesmead Advisory July 2026 newsletter.
ESOS Phase 4: net zero requirements postponed as focus shifts to delivery
ESOS Phase 4 keeps the focus on energy efficiency, with net zero requirements now pushed to Phase 5. The key shift is towards proving delivery, not just completing an audit. Read our article on what the changes mean and what to do now.
April 2026 Newsletter
Updates on SFDR, CARB SB 253 and 261, SDR and more in the Danesmead Advisory April 2026 newsletter.
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.
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.
Corporates and the enduring appeal of sustainability
This article covers the continuing growth of corporate sustainability and the frameworks supporting it.
California’s Climate Disclosure Laws: What’s Changing Under SB 253 and SB 261?
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.