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By Clive Booth ESG Foundation Board Member

Rathbones’ ‘Votes Against Slavery’ targets FTSE 350 and AIM companies for breaches of Modern Slavery Act disclosure requirements

In the tenth year since the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the “Act”), Rathbones, a provider of wealth and asset management for individuals, charities and professional advisers, has launched its sixth Votes Against Slavery campaign (VAS), securing support from a record 168 institutional investors, with funds under management totalling £2.96 trillion**. To address non-compliance with the Act, in 2020 the Rathbones Stewardship team began challenging companies suspected of not meeting the reporting requirements.
March 26, 2025
By Alison Gillanders ESG Foundation Graduate Researcher

The Evolving Landscape of Corporate Sustainability Reporting in the EU: Implications for the Fashion Industry

The European Union (EU) has been set to implement significant changes to its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), affecting companies selling consumer products within the EU. This directive aims to expand the scope of prior regulations, targeting large corporations, listed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and non-EU businesses with substantial operations in the region. The CSRD's primary objective is to promote sustainable business practices through increased transparency and accountability, with far-reaching implications for the fashion industry both in the EU and worldwide.
March 20, 2025
Lucy BlakePartner at Jenner & Block

The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business

Although the EU Commission previously committed purely to “simplifying” European sustainability laws in its proposed Omnibus I directive, the far-reaching changes to the CSDDD and CSRD announced today would represent a radical deregulatory shift if adopted – one that risks compounding confusion for large corporations who are preparing to implement the laws as currently drafted.
February 27, 2025
By Freeths AssociateSofia Tavener

ESG in 2025 – Practical factors for Trustees to take into account

There is a rapidly arising debate as to whether a trustee’s fiduciary duties hinder or encourage consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues when making investments. The traditional approach, that a trustee must invest to maximise profit to the exclusion of all other considerations, continues to face increasing scrutiny amongst the business community.
February 20, 2025
Imogen O'Rorke Associate Director SEC Newgate

Save the Children Global Ventures partners with eight leading law firms to deliver child-focused climate adaptation in vulnerable communities

A groundbreaking new collaboration between Save the Children Global Ventures (SCGV), a foundation focused on finance and technology innovation to transform children’s lives, and eight of the UK’s leading law firms (through Legal Charter 1.5) is projected to see an initial US$5 million invested over 10 years in western Kenya to support livelihoods impacted by climate change.
February 14, 2025
Ahila GanesanFounder and Managing Director of Future LinQ

Southeast Asia at the Crossroads: ESG as the Key to Sustainable Growth

Southeast Asia is transforming. Rising sea levels reshape coastlines, rapid urbanisation tests infrastructure, and economic growth exposes social inequalities. But the region isn’t just reacting—it’s leading. Governments, businesses, and communities are embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to create a future that is prosperous, sustainable and fair. With Malaysia taking the ASEAN chairmanship this year, the region has a powerful opportunity to turn bold ideas into real action.
February 13, 2025
Gerald Wiley

The Reed Foundation donates £10,000 to The Final Straw Foundation

The Reed Foundation has donated £10,000 to The Final Straw Foundation – a charity, based in Emsworth, Hampshire, that undertakes beach cleans across the south coast and works to maintain ocean health. The Reed Foundation, part of the Reed Group, is donating £10,000 every week for a year to support 52 different charities, chosen by its employees. This means that by April 2025, the Reed Foundation will have donated an incredible £520,000. The initiative is a celebration of Reed’s 65th year in business and its Founder, Sir Alec Reed’s 90th birthday.
January 24, 2025