Meeting ESG and Sustainability Disclosure Requirements for FCA regulated Firms

Outline & Objectives

Enviromental, Social and  Governance (ESG) has become a central, global concern with impacts on multiple levels of society. In financial services, it has continued to grow in scope as individuals and firms have prioritised ESG. Driven by climate events, forecasting and concerns for our collective future, it has become clear that ESG requires coordinated efforts across industries, sectors and governments on a global scale. The FCA has identified the financial sector as an important player within this dynamic.

This course will focus on current discussions, future regulations and standardised disclosures for ESG. In addition, the session will discuss how ESG is related to Consumer Duty, some of the issues pertaining to ESG reporting and how firms can begin preparing now for the implementation of anticipated regulatory change.

• Attending this focused half day course will help you:
• Better understand the FCA's approach to ESG and disclosures
• Identify the FCA’s ESG priorities and expectations and the interaction with Consumer Duty
• Gain familiarity with FCA ESG in the Handbook
• Examine the Sustainabllity Disclosure Requirements (SDR)
• Navigate the complex world of ESG reporting providers
• Appreciate the potential and problems in ESG and the FCA’s timeline for Implementation
  

Who will benefit?

Anyone involved in or responsible for key Investment Compliance, Investment Risk and Investment Operations. It will also be of benefit to Senior Management and Board Members, as well as Investment Managers and Analysts. Important insights can be gained for Systems and IT specialists as processes and systems implementation will be required. The course is also valuable for individuals in Risk, Compliance and Audit with responsibilities for monitoring ESG.

Course Agenda

Topics covered may include but are not limited to:

The FCA's ESG priorities and Consumer Duty

FCA Handbook and ESG

Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

ESG reporting providers

The potential and problems of ESG

FCA Timeline for Implementation