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