EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
Agreement on the ESG Rating Activities Regulation clarifies new rules on separation of E, S and G factors, non-EU providers and conflicts of interest.
The directive applies to all companies that meet at least two of the following criteria:
For companies subject to the NFRD compliance with the directive has been required since January 1, 2024. For other companies its requirements will come into effect on January 1, 2025.
Listed SMEs will be required to comply on January 1, 2026.
EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
Agreement on the ESG Rating Activities Regulation clarifies new rules on separation of E, S and G factors, non-EU providers and conflicts of interest.
Harriet O'Brien | Danesmead Advisory2 min read
New corporate sustainability reporting obligations in the EU
The second article in our new series on sustainability reporting obligations: today the focus is on the EU and extraterritorial elements.
How the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will affect investment in the US
Impact on businesses outside EU looking to work or sell products and funds within the EU or to EU investors.
Boris van Overbeeke | Apex Group2 min read
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EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
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New corporate sustainability reporting obligations in the EU
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How the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will affect investment in the US
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