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EU ESG Ratings Regulation: What do I need to do if I’m not a ratings provider?

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Ben Maconick | CMS, Laura Houët | CMS

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The broad scope of the ESGRR is a key compliance issue which affects firms who are not ESG ratings providers (both EU and non-EU).

The EU ESG Ratings Regulation (ESGRR) entered into force on January 2, 2025 and will start applying from July 2, 2026.

The ESGRR is primarily aimed at firms that aim to explicitly position themselves as an ESG ratings provider. However, the broad scope of the ESGRR will impact other firms who may

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