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.

Transition investing, EU packaging rules, climate regulation, El Nino and more in the Danesmead Advisory September 2026 newsletter.

As transition investing gains momentum, asset managers will need to show that their strategies are not only aligned with long-term sustainability goals, but backed by credible plans, measurable progress and real-world outcomes.

The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating position on 24 June 2026 on an updated sustainability framework – SFDR 2.0.

A severe El Niño event could intensify physical climate risks with major humanitarian and economic consequences. This article argues that investors should proactively assess, manage and build resilience to these risks across portfolios and supply chains.

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.

US regulatory updates on sustainability, a new nature assessment framework, climate risk management and more in the Danesmead Advisory June 2026 newsletter.

UK SIF highlights how unaddressed flood risk is exposing the UK mortgage market to significant climate‑related financial risk.

Updates on SFDR, CARB SB 253 and 261, SDR and more in the Danesmead Advisory April 2026 newsletter.

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.

TCFD alignment with ISSB, SFDR momentum, NZAM updates and more in the Danesmead Advisory February 2026 newsletter.

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.

NYC Comptroller, defence exclusions, ESG rating and more in the Danesmead Advisory January 2026 newsletter.

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.

Key information on the scope and rules of the FCA and EMSA ESG ratings provider regulations.

Summary of the Belém Investor Statement aimed at halting forest loss to protect global ecosystems and long‑term financial stability.

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 changes in the finalised UK Stewardship Code 2026.

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

Progress update on the IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).