In our ESG Legal Outlook 2026, we identified a number of key trends that are likely to shape the sustainability regulatory landscape this year, including:
The realities of complex supply chain due diligence start to bite
Disclosure regimes continue to evolve rapidly but interoperability remains a challenge
Expect more regulatory simplification and streamlining
We have produced the following new ESG Quick Guides to help clients navigate these key trends. We update our Quick Guides on a regular basis.
Supply chain due diligence regimes
- ESG Quick Guide: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD / CS3D)
- ESG Quick Guide: EU Forced Labour Regulation
- ESG Quick Guide: EU Deforestation Regulation
- ESG Quick Guide: EU Sustainable Batteries Regulation
Sustainability disclosure regimes
- ESG Quick Guide: UK: Sustainability disclosure requirements under prospectus rules
- ESG Quick Guide: Hong Kong SAR: HKFRS sustainability disclosure standards
- ESG Quick Guide: New York climate disclosure laws
Regulatory simplification and streamlining
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