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Share Your Ideas on the UK’s Sustainability Reporting Standards
Janet Ng, U.K. ESG Advocate
The UK government is currently holding a consultation on the Exposure Drafts of UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2), which aims to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate sustainability practices. These standards are designed to help businesses disclose their sustainability-related financial risks and opportunities. But here’s the catch: this isn’t just about corporations—it’s about all of us.
The consultation is a rare opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to influence how the UK tackles sustainability issues. Here’s why this matters and how you can contribute to shaping the future of ESG in the UK.
Why ESG Reporting Matters
At its core, ESG reporting provides a framework for businesses to share how they are addressing environmental challenges, social responsibilities, and corporate governance. These issues are not just corporate buzzwords—they impact our daily lives.
Environment: Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and businesses must play a central role in addressing it. From disclosing greenhouse gas emissions (including Scope 1, 2, and 3) to sharing their plans to achieve net-zero targets, the proposed standards aim to hold businesses accountable and drive meaningful action.
Social: Issues like labour practices, diversity, community impact, and employee well-being are increasingly under the spotlight. Transparent reporting can help ensure businesses contribute positively to society.
Governance: Strong governance practices ensure accountability, ethical behaviour, and effective management, which are essential for long-term sustainability.
By introducing the UK SRS S1 and S2, the government hopes to align the UK’s reporting standards with global benchmarks, making the country a leader in sustainable finance while supporting businesses to thrive in a competitive and low-carbon economy.
What You Can Get Involved
The UK government is actively seeking feedback on these draft standards to ensure they are practical, effective, and beneficial for all stakeholders. This is your chance to have your say on issues like:
The importance of robust climate-related disclosures.
Whether social and governance factors are being sufficiently addressed.
How private companies and SMEs can better align with sustainability goals.
The costs and benefits of implementing these standards.
Your feedback matters, whether you are an investor, a business owner, an employee, or simply someone who cares about the planet’s future. The aim is to strike a balance between creating meaningful, decision-useful disclosures and ensuring that reporting requirements are manageable for businesses of all sizes.
Share Your Ideas
The consultation is open until 17th September, 2025, and you can submit your feedback online, such as:
What ESG issues are most important to you? Should the standards go further to address biodiversity, human rights, or other pressing concerns?
Are the proposed frameworks practical? Could smaller businesses realistically meet these requirements without significant strain?
How can the government support businesses? Suggest training, tools, or guidance that could help organizations adopt the standards effectively.
Let’s hold businesses accountable, encourage transparency, and pave the way for a greener, fairer, and more sustainable UK. Take a moment to read the draft standards and share your thoughts with the government.
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(28th July, 2025)
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