ESG Regulations: Your Guide To Key Upcoming Dates

This guide was updated on 5th March 2025 after its original publication in 2024. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.

Overview

As the global community intensifies its focus on the environmental impact of human activities, companies are under unprecedented scrutiny to adopt practices that promote sustainability and uphold social responsibility.

For business owners and investors alike, staying abreast of ESG regulatory developments is not just a choice—it’s an imperative. The need to align with upcoming ESG regulations in 2025 is not only ethical but also strategic, as it can significantly impact the sustainability and profitability of your enterprise.

Our guide serves as your comprehensive roadmap to ESG compliance, allowing you to easily navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable and socially responsible business practices. We understand that the complexity of ESG regulations can be overwhelming, and that’s why we’ve distilled the most crucial information for you. In the upcoming sections, we will delve into the significant ESG regulation dates on the horizon.

This Guide Covers Geographies Such As:

European Union
EU Member States, EEA, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Turkey
North, South, and Central America (USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Costa Rica)
Asia Pacific (India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia)
Middle East (Qatar)
Global Regulatory Developments (IFRS Standards, GRI Standards)

Author

Rúan Doherty, Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Compliance & Risks

Rúan is a Regulatory Analyst with the Global Regulatory Compliance Team. In her role, she monitors and analyses global regulatory developments across various industry sectors. Her work is concentrated on a number of key topics including Packaging, Single-use Plastics, and ESG Reporting.

Rúan holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws in International Human Rights Law.