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November 2026 Newsletter
PRI, greenwashing, sustainability reporting, biodiversity and more in the Danesmead Advisory November 2026 newsletter.
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.
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.
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.
September 2026 Newsletter
Transition investing, EU packaging rules, climate regulation, El Nino and more in the Danesmead Advisory September 2026 newsletter.
May 2026 Newsletter
SBTi growth, updates from the EU and GHG Protocol, and more in the Danesmead Advisory May 2026 newsletter.
February 2026 Newsletter
TCFD alignment with ISSB, SFDR momentum, NZAM updates and more in the Danesmead Advisory February 2026 newsletter.
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.
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.
ISSB Update 2025
Progress update on the IFRS International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
July 2025 Newsletter
CSRD simplification, UK Taxonomy, SBTi, and more in the Danesmead Advisory July 2025 newsletter.
June 2025 Newsletter
Changes to SFDR, the future of sustainable investment, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead Advisory June 2025 newsletter.
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.
UK Releases New Sustainability Reporting Standards
UK releases draft versions of the ISSB sustainability standards including 6 amendments.
March 2025 Newsletter
Danesmead ESG becomes Danesmead Advisory, SB 253 & SB 261 reporting, and more in the Danesmead Advisory March 2025 newsletter.
What is SB 261?
An explainer for SB 261, The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act, requiring companies doing business in California to publish a report outlining the climate risks they face.
What is SB 253?
An explainer for SB 253, The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, requiring companies doing business in California to publish their carbon emissions data.
September 2024 Newsletter
Updates on the PRI, CSRD, FCA Naming and Marketing rules, ISSB, greenwashing and more in the Danesmead ESG September 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.
