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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.
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.
Understanding the risk of flooding on the UK’s housing market
UK SIF highlights how unaddressed flood risk is exposing the UK mortgage market to significant climate‑related financial risk.
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.
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.
August 2025 Newsletter
California climate laws SB 253 and 261, TCFD, SBTi and more in the Danesmead Advisory August 2025 newsletter.
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).
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.
Danesmead ESG at Real Deals Forum 2025
Join Danesmead ESG and hear Daniella speak at the Real Deals ESG Forum 2025. Details and registration link inside.
Danesmead ESG 2024 Round-Up
2024 has been our busiest and most varied year yet, supporting our clients with ESG and sustainability related projects, regulatory alignment, voluntary frameworks and reporting. Read on for our reflections from the year.
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.