Schroders have released their quarterly regulation update outlining the key developments in sustainability regulation globally. Here, Sara Scanlan, Business Analyst – Public Policy, tells us more.
The primary focus is on sustainability policy milestones as well as consultations that will result in rules shaping the investment industry in the future.
At Schroders, we believe that working with peers and policymakers on sustainability issues is an important activity.
As part of our wider public policy engagement, we regularly respond to public consultations both directly and working with investor groups, contributing to responses submitted by industry bodies such as the Investment Association and European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA).
Where relevant, we flag consultations to which we have contributed or plan to contribute directly.
In the UK the Transition Finance Council (TFC) launched a consultation on draft transition Finance Guidelines in Q3 last year to define high-integrity standards for capital allocation to transitioning, high-emitting entities.
The voluntary, entity-level guidelines focus on credibly assessing transition plans. They have followed up with a second consultation with revised guidelines which ended in January 2026.
In the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Omnibus (CSO) directive was published in the Official Journal, finalizing significant reforms to corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.
More details on these and other global developments can be read in the full report: Global developments in sustainability policy and regulation Q1 2026
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