The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Ratings Activities Regulation: A Commentary

This authoritative Commentary examines the EU regulatory regime for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings providers. In doing so, it provides a deep dive into the regulatory framework, evaluating the operation of ESG providers and their transparency and disclosure mechanisms, and outlines loopholes in EU Regulation. This authoritative Commentary examines the EU regulatory regime for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings providers. In doing so, it provides a deep dive into the regulatory framework, evaluating the operation of ESG providers and their transparency and disclosure mechanisms, and outlines loopholes in EU Regulation. Key Features: Article-by-article analysis of the EU regulatory framework of ESG ratings providers and green investments Surveys the most salient issues related to the role of the ESG ratings providers in the financial market Outlines the loopholes of EU regulation on ESG ratings and advances suggestions for enhancing the current regulatory system Evaluates the operation of ESG ratings providers in the EU and their transparency and disclosure, including misleading reports This Commentary is an invaluable resource for practitioners and legal professionals in law firms, global rating firms, commercial and investment banks, international financial institutions, and prudential regulatory agencies. It is also an essential point of reference for scholars and students researching law and the economic aspects of sustainable and green finance.