This month we cover seven ESG-related policy and regulatory updates from around the world. Key stories include:

European Union reaches a political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority urges ESG ratings providers to adhere to new code of conduct.
China launches ESG disclosure guidance for insurance industry.

This month’s edition was prepared by Natalie Stafford, Director, and Dominik Wilk, Associate, both based in S-RM’s Corporate Intelligence practice in London. The speaker is Diana Diaz-Valdes Teran, Analyst.