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.