Strategic Focus: ESG Regulations Around The Globe

Executive Summary

ESG regulations have become instrumental in shaping the sustainable practices and transparency of organizations around the world. Large global firms operate across numerous countries, and understanding the regulatory landscape in key markets is vital. This report provides a concise overview of some of the most important ESG regulations in the seven largest economies outside of the EU, UK and US – namely, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan and South Korea. Significant numbers of multinational firms engage in business in these regions. Chief risk, compliance, sustainability and financial officers can use this report to discover how to adapt practices to navigate the complex landscape of sustainability requirements in these countries. According to the Verdantix 2023 ESG & Sustainability global corporate survey, 87% of chief sustainability officers (CSOs) are leading or significantly contributing to the funding of ESG strategy implementation in their firms. This report can help organizations develop a more holistic ESG strategy – one that is able to address the challenges of evolving sustainability norms and expectations.