SDR enthusiasm among industry wanes as label date approaches

FCA’s SDR labelling rules come into force in just three weeks

Isabel Baxter
clock • 3 min read

Enthusiasm about the sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) labels has “waned” in the past six months, according to Morningstar.

This comes as the implementation date for firms to start using the labels laid out in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) SDR is only three weeks away. Morningstar Sustainalytics head of sustainable investing research Hortense Bioy said there was initially a lot of enthusiasm about sustainability labels in the UK, partly in opposition to the inadequacy of the European Union's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) regime. However, she believes that enthusiasm has waned in the past six months. "This comes as asset managers realize that a) the criteria to get a label ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Green

FIF25: Advisers' Sustainability Group hoping to share report with FCA this summer

FIF25: Advisers' Sustainability Group hoping to share report with FCA this summer

Advisers’ role when it comes to SDR communication is ‘vital’

Isabel Baxter
clock 04 June 2025 • 3 min read
SDR labels slow to gain traction but helping to reduce greenwashing

SDR labels slow to gain traction but helping to reduce greenwashing

Advisers face confusion over how to apply new sustainability labels

Sahar Nazir
clock 01 May 2025 • 3 min read
FCA seeks more members for sustainable advisory committee

FCA seeks more members for sustainable advisory committee

Formerly known as ESG Advisory committee

Isabel Baxter
clock 11 April 2025 • 1 min read