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Lexology PRO | Australia, European Union, Global, etc. | 1 Jul 2022
ESG: key updates and developments (24 – 30 Jun)
The US EPA is barred from regulating energy sector emissions, the UK’s net-zero strategy faces “major failures,” and German packaging regulations took effect on 1 July 2022 – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, China, etc. | 24 Jun 2022
ESG: key updates and developments (17 – 23 Jun)
The EU agrees on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Singapore launches an AI programme for climate-related financial risks, and Australian regulators target greenwashing claims – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Australia, European Union, Global, etc. | 17 Jun 2022
ESG: key updates and developments (10 – 16 Jun)
EPA cracks down on toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water, EU Ministers vote against raising emissions reduction targets, and Australian regulators target greenwashing in ESG funds – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Brazil, India, etc. | 13 May 2022
ESG: key updates and developments (6 – 12 May)
India develops country-specific ESG metrics, the US issues its environmental justice enforcement strategy, and Singapore consults on refining its ESG taxonomy – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, Canada, etc. | 21 Jan 2022
Goodbye plastic: key packaging and recycling regulations
Manufacturers and importers face plastic taxes, extensive labelling obligations and waste management responsibilities in the multinational move towards circular economies.
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, European Union, etc. | 9 Dec 2021
ESG enforcement: global trends from 2021
What key trends are emerging in ESG enforcement actions ahead of 2022, including pollution fines, warnings over unclear disclosures, and greenwashing litigation.
Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein | Germany | 8 Dec 2021
Coalition agreement 2021-2025: impact on air and space industry
The parties forming the next German government recently presented their coalition agreement. The agreement will likely affect the aviation and space industry in the fields of economy and environment, climate and emissions, and defence. This article outlines the main relevant changes.
Lexology PRO | Australia, European Union, Global, etc. | 19 Nov 2021
ESG: key updates and developments (12 – 18 Nov)
The COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact receives approval, Australia’s High Court upholds Volkswagen’s AU$125 million fine for misrepresenting emissions, and the ICC looks at the challenges of creating uniform sustainable finance standards- plus other key updates.
Clayton Utz | Australia | 18 Mar 2021
Pollution incidents and the duty to notify in NSW: how soon is "immediately"?
Pollution incidents must be reported "immediately" under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) - a term that is not…
Anthony Gold | United Kingdom | 14 Apr 2020
Mother Nature’s respite
These truly are unprecedented times we find ourselves living in at the moment. It is proving increasingly difficult to find any positives at a time…
