Chapter 1: UK law supporting the principles of sustainability

Question 1

What legislation was introduced to promote the sustainability principle: Environment?

Answer 1

Environment Act 2021

This Act allows the UK to enshrine some
environmental protection into law. It offers
new powers to set binding targets,
including for air quality, water, biodiversity,
and waste reduction.

Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and
Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013

Question 2

What legislation was introduced to promote the sustainability principle: Governance?

Answer 2

Data Protection Act 2018

Question 3

What legislation was introduced to promote the sustainability principle: Social?

Answer 3

Equality Act 2010

Employment Rights Act 1996

National Minimum Wage Act 1998

Bribery Act 2010

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Money Laundering Regulations 2017