EU: EC adopts Delegated Regulation on ratings provider authorisation and recognition under ESG Ratings Regulation

On 26 May 2026, the European Commission adopted a further Delegated Regulation setting out regulatory technical standards (RTS) supplementing the ESG Ratings Regulation.

These RTS specify the information to include in an application for authorisation or recognition to operate in the EU as an ESG rating provider under Articles 6(3) and 12(9) of the ESG Ratings Regulation. The RTS identify the common information required for applications of EU and non-EU entities, and what additional information should be provided by non-EU entities in an application for recognition.

Next Steps

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament will now scrutinise the Delegated Regulation. Provided that neither objects, the RTS will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will apply from 2 July 2026.