英國擬監管ESG評級機構 力促市場透明與減少漂綠行為

英國政府正式宣布即將對環境、社會與治理（ESG）評級機構實施監管，此舉旨在提高市場透明度，減少漂綠行為，並加強對這一預計到2030年規模將超過40萬億美元市場的有效監督。該措施符合英國政府推動經濟增長並鞏固其在可持續金融領域全球領導地位的承諾。

The British government has officially announced that it will soon implement supervision of environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating agencies. This move is aimed at increasing market transparency, reducing greenwashing, and strengthening effective supervision of a market that is expected to exceed US$40 trillion by 2030. The measure is in line with the UK Government’s commitment to driving economic growth and cementing its global leadership in sustainable finance.

英國財政部經濟秘書兼城市事務部長圖莉普·希迪克（Tulip Siddiq MP）在公告中表示：「將ESG評級機構納入監管範圍，將增強投資者信心，解決透明度不足的問題，並減少利益衝突風險。我們的目標是確保這一市場的長期穩健發展。」

Tulip Siddiq MP, Economic Secretary and Minister for Urban Affairs at the UK Treasury, said in the announcement: "Bringing ESG rating agencies into the regulatory scope will enhance investor confidence, address insufficient transparency and reduce the risk of conflicts of interest. Our goal is to ensure the long-term sound development of this market."

市場調查結果揭示強烈支持監管需求

Market survey results reveal strong support for regulatory need

監管框架與政策方向

根據公佈的計劃，新的監管框架將涵蓋所有可能影響投資決策的ESG評級，包括由國內外供應商提供並向英國用戶銷售的評級服務。

圖莉普·希迪克進一步表示：「我們的政策框架已考慮利益相關方的建議，並融入了草案立法中，以確保市場的穩健運行和透明度提升。」

Regulatory Framework and Policy Direction

According to the announced plans, the new regulatory framework will cover all ESG ratings that may affect investment decisions, including rating services provided by domestic and foreign providers and sold to UK users.

Tulip Hiddik further said: “Our policy framework has taken into account stakeholder suggestions and been incorporated into the draft legislation to ensure the robust functioning of the market and increased transparency.”

國際協調與未來展望

International coordination and future prospects

為避免市場分裂，英國政府承諾新監管措施將與歐盟的《可持續金融披露法規》（SFDR）和國際可持續發展準則委員會（ISSB）的標準保持一致，確保國際間的政策協調性。

In order to avoid market fragmentation, the British government promised that the new regulatory measures will be consistent with the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards to ensure international policy coordination.

邁向全球可持續金融的未來

Towards a global sustainable finance future

此次措施標誌著英國在可持續金融市場的重要里程碑，通過強化監管，確保ESG評級市場的透明性、公平性和競爭力。隨著這一市場的不斷擴大，英國政府的努力將有助於吸引全球投資者，並進一步鞏固其在可持續金融領域的領導地位。

This measure marks an important milestone in the UK's sustainable finance market, ensuring the transparency, fairness and competitiveness of the ESG rating market through strengthening supervision. As this market continues to expand, the UK government’s efforts will help attract global investors and further cement its leadership in sustainable finance.