Simon Firth

May 31, 2024 | mondaq.com | Teresa L. Johnson |Simon Firth |Sarah Grey

The complex and ever-shifting landscape of climate and sustainability disclosure and reporting requirements requires careful consideration and a clear plan. Although the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's climate disclosure rules are stayed, many companies already — or will soon need to — comply with regimes in other jurisdictions. For example: California passed three laws requiring disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks.

May 7, 2024 | mondaq.com | Simon Firth |Daniel M. Hawke |Jane Norberg

The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors, maintain fair orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation, and the SEC&'s reach can be broader than just the U.S. markets. For years, the SEC has had an increased focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issue, recognizing ESG is of increasing importance to investors and market participants.

Dec 21, 2023 | mondaq.com | Niels Christian Ersbøll |Simon Firth

UK and EU legislators and regulators are driving ESG accountability, prompting company shifts in disclosures, sustainability claims, and clean energy. Guidance on compliance and antitrust rules for ESG collaboration is clouded in uncertainty. Partners Niels Ersbøll and Simon Firth explore these challenges for businesses in our latest video.

Dec 14, 2023 | arnoldporter.com | Niels Christian Ersbøll |Simon Firth

UK and EU legislators and regulators are driving ESG accountability, prompting company shifts in disclosures, sustainability claims, and clean energy. Guidance on compliance and antitrust rules for ESG collaboration is clouded in uncertainty. Partners Niels Ersbøll and Simon Firth explore these challenges for businesses in our latest video.

Dec 5, 2023 | mondaq.com | Simon Firth |Lewis Pope

On November 28, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a policy statement (Policy Statement) on its upcoming sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR). The statement contains new rules and guidance covering, among other things, greenwashing, investment labelling, and naming and marketing requirements, with the aim of improving trust and transparency in the market for sustainable investment products.