Two-Thirds of UK Firms Support ESG Reporting, Survey Finds

UK companies strongly support mandatory environmental, social, and governance reporting ahead of the country adopting global rules, according to a new survey.

A survey of 150 sustainability bosses at mid-sized UK firms conducted by German software firm Osapiens showed more than two-thirds support mandatory ESG disclosures. The UK is consulting over adopting International Sustainability Standards Board rules, with the British version expected to be finalized in September.

• Tim Lambert, Osapiens’ regional lead for the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, said in a statement that UK companies faced conflicting demands over sustainability reporting, with the EU pausing some requirements and the UK ...