ESG Regulations

ESG Regulations

Sustainability is becoming an essential requirement across businesses of all sizes. Even if some of them would like, companies can no longer ignore the increasing number of regulations that are popping up globally.

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, and it is a framework for evaluating the sustainability and ethical impact of a company or investment. ESG regulations are standards for actions, reporting, or disclosures.

The regulations are designed to improve transparency and to encourage companies to more sustainable practices.

The growth of ESG regulations

ESG regulation has increased by 155% over the past decade, reflecting the fast growth of sustainability-based policy interventions.

Navigating the landscape of existing and upcoming regulations can be overwhelming, especially with the ‘alphabet soup’ that are the EUDR, CSRD, DPP etcetera.

To help keep you informed, here you can find some of the more relevant ESG regulations that will, for sure, affect your company today or in the years to come.

EUDR

European Union Deforestation Regulation

CBAM

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

CCF

Corporate Carbon Footprint

CSRD

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

CSDDD

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

WHISTLEBLOWER

Whistleblower Protection Directive

SANCTION LISTS

Sanction Lists Screening

EU TAXONOMY

Classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities

PCF

Product Carbon Footprint

DPP

Digital Product Passport