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ESG compliance guides by country

UK businesses face ESG requirements from two directions: regulations in the countries you supply into, and due diligence obligations when you source from overseas suppliers. Our guides cover both perspectives — written for non-specialist SME owners.

Written for UK SMEs Plain English, no jargon Regularly updated

Available guides

Nine jurisdiction guides covering the most active global supply chain relationships. Each guide is written from the perspective of a business operating in that country, covering both local obligations and obligations from trading partners.

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United Kingdom

Live guide

TCFD, SECR, UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards, Modern Slavery Act, and the Green Claims Code. The UK's own evolving framework — and how it creates supply chain pressure on SMEs.

TCFDSECRUK SDSModern Slavery Act
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European Union

Live guide

CSRD and CSDDD are reshaping global supply chains. If you supply to EU companies, your buyers will ask for ESG data. Understand what is required and when.

CSRDCSDDDEU TaxonomyVSME
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United States

Live guide

California's SB 253 requires large companies to disclose Scope 3 emissions. Federal SEC climate rules remain in flux. Understand what applies and when.

SB 253SB 261SEC Climate RuleScope 3
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Canada

Live guide

Bill S-211 on forced labour applies to importers. CSA climate disclosure standards are developing. Carbon pricing creates cost pressure across supply chains.

S-211CSA DisclosureCarbon PricingForced Labour
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Singapore

Live guide

SGX-listed companies face mandatory climate reporting from 2025. MAS sustainable finance guidelines affect SME borrowers. Government grants available via the Enterprise Sustainability Programme.

SGX ReportingMAS Sustainable FinanceGreen Plan 2030ESP
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Australia

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Mandatory ASRS climate reporting rolls out from FY2025. Modern Slavery Act requires supply chain due diligence for entities with over $100M revenue.

ASRSModern Slavery Act AUASX GovernanceScope 3
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New Zealand

Live guide

New Zealand was among the first countries to mandate climate reporting. XRB Aotearoa standards apply to large listed companies, banks, and insurers — creating supply chain data demands.

XRB Climate StandardsNZX ESGTCFD-alignedScope 3
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Japan

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Mandatory TCFD reporting for all TSE Prime Market companies. Japan's GX Strategy introduces carbon pricing from 2026. Japanese MNCs are among the most active requesters of supplier ESG data.

TCFD MandatoryGX StrategyTSE GovernanceSupplier ESG
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India

Live guide

BRSR supply chain disclosure is mandatory for the top 250 listed companies from FY2025. Indian SMEs exporting to the EU face CSRD and CSDDD due diligence obligations from buyers.

BRSRSEBICSDDD Supply ChainEU Buyer Obligations
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More guides coming soon

We are building guides for over 60 countries, prioritised by where UK SMEs have the most active supply chain relationships. Guides are added based on demand — if you need a specific country, let us know and we will prioritise it.

East AsiaIn development

South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

Europe (non-EU)In development

Switzerland, Norway, Iceland

Middle East & AfricaIn development

UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa

Latin AmericaIn development

Brazil, Mexico, Chile

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What each guide covers

Every guide is written from a UK SME perspective and covers both directions of the supply chain relationship.

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Regulatory landscape

The key ESG laws and frameworks in that country — thresholds, timelines, and which businesses are directly affected.

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Supply chain pressure

How large companies in that country will ask UK SME suppliers for ESG data, and what they will expect.

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Sourcing obligations

What due diligence UK businesses must perform when sourcing goods or services from suppliers in that country.

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Practical priorities

A prioritised action list — what to do now, what to prepare for 2025–2026, and what to monitor.

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Official resources

Links to government guidance, regulatory bodies, and official frameworks — no third-party paraphrasing.

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Legal disclaimer

All guides include a clear disclaimer: this is educational content, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified adviser for your specific situation.

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