According to an update on HMT’s website, the government has confirmed as part of 2024’s Spring Budget today (6 March) that a regulatory regime will be implemented.
The regulatory regime will oversee the provision of ESG ratings, where "assessments of ESG factors are used for investment decisions and influence capital allocation".
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HMT said this would "improve clarity and trust in ESG ratings".
The consultation sought to examine whether regulation for providers of ESG ratings should be introduced …
SEC Pauses Climate Change Disclosure Rules
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