Climate & Sustainability Partnerships Navigator | Farrell Associates

Climate & Sustainability Partnerships Navigator

Complete guide to mandatory compliance requirements and strategic partnerships across UK, EU, and USA

MANDATORY LEGAL COMPLIANCE
STRATEGIC COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
VOLUNTARY BEST PRACTICE

Mandatory Legal Compliance

These are legal requirements in specific jurisdictions. Non-compliance can result in regulatory penalties.

🇬🇧 UK LAW

TCFD Disclosure

Who Must Comply:

  • UK-listed companies
  • Large private: 500+ employees OR £500M+ turnover
  • Banks, asset managers, pension schemes

UK became first G20 country to mandate TCFD-aligned disclosure. Over 1,300 organisations required to disclose climate-related financial information.

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🇪🇺 EU LAW

CSRD

Phased Implementation:

  • 2025: Large companies under NFRD
  • 2026: Large companies (250+ employees)
  • 2027: Listed SMEs

Comprehensive ESG disclosure using ESRS standards. Features "double materiality" plus mandatory assurance.

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🇺🇸 CALIFORNIA

SB 253 & SB 261

Who Must Comply:

  • SB 253: $1B+ revenue
  • SB 261: $500M+ revenue

First-in-nation mandatory climate disclosure for large companies doing business in California.

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🇬🇧 UK LAW

Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Who Must Comply:

  • UK employers with 250+ employees

Annual snapshot of pay differences. Publicly reported and scrutinised.

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Strategic Voluntary Partnerships

These partnerships provide competitive advantage, investor credibility, and market differentiation

Climate Disclosure & Standards

ISSB Standards

HIGH PRIORITY

International Sustainability Standards Board standards. Global baseline consolidating TCFD, SASB. Over 30 jurisdictions adopting. UK endorsement expected 2025.

Strategic Value: Essential for capital markets and institutional investors. California SB 261 accepts ISSB as TCFD equivalent.
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CDP

HIGH PRIORITY

World's leading environmental disclosure system. 25,000+ organisations, 640+ investors. Companies reduce emissions 7-10% within two years of disclosing.

Fees: North America $3,100-$7,300 annually. Fee waivers available for first-time reporters.
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TNFD

VOLUNTARY

Framework for nature-related risks and opportunities launched September 2023. 300+ organisations committed. Provides structured approach to biodiversity and natural capital.

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GRI

VOLUNTARY

Most widely used sustainability framework globally. 10,000+ organisations. Serves broader stakeholders beyond investors. Free to access and use.

Access GRI

Science-Based Targets

SBTi

HIGH PRIORITY

10,000+ companies committed. Independent validation that targets align with 1.5°C pathways. Essential for credibility with impact investors.

Fees: SME Route $1,250 (under €50M revenue). Standard Route: Contact SBTi Services.
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Financial Sector Networks

UN PRI

VOLUNTARY

5,000+ signatories managing $120+ trillion. Essential for institutional credibility. Strategic advantage through active participation in working groups.

Fees: $500-$15,000 annually (scaled by AUM).
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Energy & Infrastructure

RE100

HIGH PRIORITY

450+ businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity by 2050. Members consume 500+ TWh annually. Strong credibility for data centres and energy-intensive operations.

Join RE100

EV100

VOLUNTARY

Global initiative for electric vehicles by 2030. Important for Scope 1 and 3 emissions reduction. Valuable for fleet operators and logistics.

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EP100

VOLUNTARY

Focused on doubling energy productivity. Often the most cost-effective emissions reduction strategy. Valuable for energy-intensive operations.

Join EP100

Corporate Impact & Certification

B Corp Certification

VOLUNTARY

8,000+ certified B Corps across 90+ countries. Demonstrates commitment to purpose beyond profit. Valuable for consumer-facing brands and purpose-driven startups.

Certification: B Impact Assessment score 80+. Annual fees $1,000-$50,000+ based on revenue. Recertify every three years.
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Race to Zero

VOLUNTARY

UN-backed campaign with 11,000+ members. Public commitment to net-zero aligned with Paris Agreement. Links to COP climate process.

Requirements: No fees. Pledge net-zero by 2050, set interim targets, publish delivery plan, report annually.
Join Race to Zero

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

DEI combines mandatory legal compliance with strategic voluntary partnerships—critical for talent acquisition and social impact credibility

Mandatory DEI (UK)

Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Who: 250+ employees
Status: Mandatory (covered above)

Modern Slavery Act

Who: £36M+ annual turnover
Status: Mandatory annual statement

Ethnicity Pay Gap

Status: Proposed but not yet mandatory. Early voluntary adoption demonstrates leadership.

Strategic DEI Partnerships

The Diversity Project

Focus: Cross-industry DEI in financial services
Members: 108+ managing £13 trillion AUM
Investment: £2,000-£15,000 annually

Progress Together

Focus: Socio-economic diversity in UK financial services
Members: 60+ firms
Investment: £5,000-£20,000 annually

GAIN (Neurodiversity)

Focus: Cognitive diversity in financial services
Investment: £1,000-£8,000 annually

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