Regulation of ESG

International leaders have set ambitious goals to achieve a sustainable future in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, an increased sense of urgency is now required to translate these commitments into meaningful and timely action. Policymakers have leaned upon financial services regulators to help drive change across the entire investment chain. The result is that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulation is moving at a much greater pace to mobilise an industry-wide transformation.

This white paper examines the current priorities of regulators around the world as they continue to facilitate stronger ESG principles and practices within the financial services sector.