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November 2026 Newsletter
PRI, greenwashing, sustainability reporting, biodiversity and more in the Danesmead Advisory November 2026 newsletter.
FCA Climate Reporting Update 2026-27
In September 2026, the FCA confirmed a set of updates to its rules on climate disclosure for UK investment firms. This article summarises the main changes and set out what firms need to do to stay compliant with the updated climate rules.
Four Key Sustainability Regulations for 2026 and Beyond: ESOS, SFDR, SDR, CSRD
As we move through 2026 and beyond, firms are facing several important milestones across both the UK and EU sustainability regulatory landscape.
In this article, we review four key regulations (ESOS, SFDR, SDR and CSRD), providing a clear guide on how to comply, by when and how to get started.
SDR Sustainability Entity Reporting
The FCA's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) sustainability entity-reporting rules extend to a wider cohort of UK asset managers and build on TCFD. Find out if you’re in scope and how to comply.
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.
August 2026 Newsletter
PRI strategy consultation, EU regulatory updates, SB253 changes and more in the Danesmead Advisory August 2026 newsletter.
July 2026 Newsletter
SFDR updates, El Nino, net zero standards, and more in the Danesmead Advisory July 2026 newsletter.
SFDR 2.0: Council of the EU Negotiating Position
The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating position on 24 June 2026 on an updated sustainability framework – SFDR 2.0.
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.
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.
UK Releases New Sustainability Reporting Standards
UK releases draft versions of the ISSB sustainability standards including 6 amendments.
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.
CSRD: A Practical Guide
To help companies and investors understand how to prepare for CSRD, we created a step-by-step guide outlining the key elements of the framework and practical steps to take.
Danesmead ESG Podcast on the Evolution of ESG
Danesmead ESG's Daniella Woolf and Harriet O'Brien speak to GRIP about the evolution of ESG covering sustainability and climate reporting in US, UK and EU.
September 2024 Newsletter
Updates on the PRI, CSRD, FCA Naming and Marketing rules, ISSB, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead ESG September 2024 newsletter.
FCA’s Naming and Marketing Rules Delayed until April 2025
The FCA has announced its intention to grant firms additional time to comply with its ‘naming and marketing’ rules for sustainable investment products.
August 2024 Newsletter
CSRD guidance, UK Government plans on ESG Rating, update on legal challenges to the SEC climate rule, and more in the Danesmead ESG August 2024 newsletter.
General Election 2024: Sustainability and Sustainable Finance
Summary of the main election pledges made by the UK’s two leading parties (Conservatives and Labour) on sustainability and sustainable finance.