On 26 May 2026, the European Commission (Commission) adopted a Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3005 (the ESG Rating Regulation) with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the information to be included in the application for authorisation as an ESG rating provider and in the application for recognition of an ESG rating provider.
Before supervision of ESG rating providers can take place, it is first necessary for the European Securities and Markets Authority to authorise an applicant in accordance with the processes set out in Articles 6 to 8 of the ESG Rating Regulation or to recognise an applicant in accordance with Article 12 of the ESG Rating Regulation.
The Commission Delegated Regulation:
- Specifies which elements are relevant for an application for authorisation and then what elements are relevant for an application for recognition.
- Deals with the format and formal requirements of the application.
- Deals with the requirements concerning the information provided regarding number of employees.
- Clarifies how to fulfil the obligation to provide information regarding policies and procedures.
The Commission Delegated Regulation also adopted annexes to the Commission Delegated Regulation.
Next steps
The Delegated Regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the EU.
It applies from 2 July 2026.