“The CSRD was finalized by the EU in December 2022 and is widely considered the most comprehensive ESG regulation ever, bringing together financial data, ESG information, and assurance for the first time. And they aren’t the only country doing so, the U.K., New Zealand, Japan, China, Brazil, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the European Union (EU) have all proposed or passed similar regulations.”

[COMMENTARY] Public — and even private companies in some cases — who operate internationally will be required to incorporate and report on internal ESG info metrics if they want to continue functioning internationally. This is regardless of what happens in the US. Long-term these ESG reporting requirements are likely to not only benefit corporate profitability but also to improve our environment.
Guest Post – Beyond the SEC: Why ESG Reporting is Here to Stay, by Mark Mellen, July 22, 2024, ESG Today, USA.