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ESG regulation: An A-Z guide

May 28, 2021
Elizabeth Gillam
Elizabeth Gillam
Head of EU Government Relations and Public Policy
Maria Lombardo
Maria Lombardo
European Head of ESG Client Strategies
Graham Hook
Graham Hook
Head of UK Government Relations and Public Policy
ESG regulation

Europe is in the epicentre of sustainable investment which continues to grow apace with an estimated 45% of the total AuM managed in Europe (totalling 10.7 trillion EUR) now being managed responsibly.1 This enormous growth in sustainable investing has taken place against a backdrop of heightened public attention to environmental and social issues post-COVID and policy development in climate change and sustainability.

And while the EU is currently a leader when it comes to developing its sustainability regulatory framework under its Sustainable Finance Action Plan ― including the newly launched Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR) ― globally, other jurisdictions are not far behind, and we are seeing a number of international initiatives underway designed to foster convergence and global consistency.

We believe it’s only by looking broadly at the agenda that one can take a strategic approach in the shift towards sustainability. Below you will find a number of pieces, written by our teams of ESG and policy experts, to help you navigate this fast moving and complex space, including:

  • A recent review of the regulatory changes that are due to be implemented across the EU and the globe over the coming years
  • Insurance specific updates on climate risk regulations in EMEA
  • Helpful frameworks to help firms prepare for the shift towards sustainability
  • Additional updates and deep dives into this space.

We continue to stay abreast of these developments and provide educational and timely updates to our audiences. Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates.

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Footnotes

  • 1 According to the European Fund and Asset Management Association.

Investment risks

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Important information

  • Data as of 31 January 2021 unless stated otherwise.

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