Kevin Kinsella2 min read
Thomas Hyrkiel5 min read
Carmen Cracknell2 min read

The proposals address well-documented concerns about opacity, reliability, and independence in the ESG ratings market.
Laura Houët | CMS, Ben Maconick | CMS, Oliver Williams | CMS7 min read

New measures applicable to UK‑located providers delivering ratings to any client globally and also overseas providers where ratings are made available to UK customers.
Laura Houët | CMS, Ben Maconick | CMS5 min read

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).
Ben Maconick | CMS, Laura Houët | CMS5 min read

A look at the package of sustainability reforms in Rachel Reeves’ first Mansion House speech.
Laura Houët | CMS, Oliver Williams | CMS3 min read

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 ESG ratings proposals due as early as January 2024 may see UK go beyond other regulators.
Jean Hurley3 min read

Summary of the wholesale market response to introduce a binding regulatory regime for ESG ratings providers.
Tom Callaby | CMS, Laura Houët | CMS, Liz Jewitt | CMS5 min read