The Global Regulations Radar, initiated in 2024 by the ERM Sustainability Institute, is a bi-annual series that tracks and analyses developments in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations across key global regions. The series is designed to assist organisations in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape that affects sustainability reporting, compliance obligations, and operational risk.
The series provides structured updates on regulatory changes in jurisdictions including Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific. It focuses on regulations that are widely applicable to multinational businesses and prioritises rules expected to have significant operational or compliance impacts.
Its methodology involves the selection and analysis of regulations that are either newly implemented, under development, or have undergone notable amendments. Each edition includes a regulations matrix, which categorises rules by theme—general sustainability, environment and climate, and human rights and health and safety—and outlines scope, applicability, compliance timelines, and business context.
The series also includes qualitative insights on political and policy developments influencing regulation, as well as an appendix referencing primary legislative sources. Content is updated every six months, ensuring that readers receive timely and relevant regulatory intelligence.
Finance professionals can use this benchmark to understand compliance risks and anticipate regulatory costs associated with ESG and EHS disclosure requirements. It serves as a reference for evaluating regulatory exposure across markets, informing reporting strategy, financial planning, and risk management activities. The framework supports alignment with global standards such as those issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), enabling consistent and verifiable sustainability reporting.
