News and Updates
Danesmead ESG Podcast on the Evolution of ESG
Danesmead ESG's Daniella Woolf and Harriet O'Brien speak to GRIP about the evolution of ESG covering sustainability and climate reporting in US, UK and EU.
March 2024 Newsletter
SEC announces scaled-back climate rules, Vanguard found guilty of greenwashing, EU approves revised CSDDD, and more in Danesmead ESG March 2024 newsletter.
September 2023 Newsletter
SFDR Public Consultation, SEC fines Deutsche Bank over ESG claims, SBTi enhancements, and more in Danesmead ESG September 2023 Newsletter.
February 2023 Newsletter
ISSB update, SEC priorities announced, FCA to assess ESG and Sustainability claims, and more in Danesmead ESG February 2023 Newsletter.
2022 ESG round-up and 2023 outlook
Read our review of the top ESG issues in 2022, and expectations for the coming year.
October 2022 Newsletter
SDR and investment labels, TCFD reporting update, increased demand for ESG investments and more in Danesmead ESG October 2022 Newsletter.
SEC Proposes New Disclosures on ESG Investments
The SEC has proposed amendments to rules and disclosure forms relating to the incorporation of ESG factors.
These apply to a variety of kinds of investment companies and advisers, enhancing disclosures in a number of ways. This broadly aligns with efforts from other regulators to improve transparency in ESG marketing of funds.
SEC Fines BNY Mellon Over ESG Claims
The SEC fine for BNY Mellon Investment Advisers is a timely reminder of the importance of operating in line with your policy.
BNY Mellon were found to have represented or implied in various statements that all investments in certain funds had undergone an ESG quality review when this was not the case.
SEC Proposes New Climate Disclosure Rule
New climate-related disclosure proposal from SEC could dramatically increase availability of ESG metrics from listed companies.