News and Updates
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.
EU releases sustainability standard for SMEs
Summary of the new EU Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME).
UK Consultation on Climate Transition Plans
Summary of the UK government’s consultation which asks the financial services industry for views on its proposed requirements for climate-related transition plans.
April 2025 Newsletter
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.
What are the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS)?
Summary of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) including key requirements, timings, and interoperability with other standards.
March 2025 Newsletter
Danesmead ESG becomes Danesmead Advisory, SB 253 & SB 261 reporting, and more in the Danesmead Advisory March 2025 newsletter.
Danesmead ESG Becomes Danesmead Advisory
We are please to announce our company name change, from Danesmead ESG to Danesmead Advisory, reflecting the wider range of services we now provide.
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?