Financial Services: Accountability
Lords · Question HL12608 · Tabled 3 Dec 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Bassam of Brighton
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are regulated consistently, regardless of the business model or regulatory status of the provider.
Answer
Answered by Lord Livermore, 17 Dec 2025
The Government has introduced regulations to bring the provision of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings into the FCA’s regulatory responsibility. This will strengthen market integrity and boost investor confidence. Recognising that ESG rating...