Burges Salmon LLP | United Kingdom | 12 Mar 2024
The regulators of substances colloquially known as ‘forever chemicals’ are set to further restrict certain types of per- or polyfluoroalkyl…
Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, Malaysia, etc. | 14 Feb 2024
How regulators are increasing companies’ obligations to prevent water pollution, from a UK ban on water company executive bonuses to new monitoring obligations for US and EU companies.
Lexology PRO | European Union, Iraq, United Kingdom, etc. | 6 Feb 2024
Transparency International releases the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, MEPs push for stricter EU-wide anti-corruption measures, and the UK Environment Agency launches an Economic Crime Unit – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Global, United Kingdom | 19 Jan 2024
Senior managers at the UK Environment Agency allegedly “massaged” site inspection figures to hit 2023 compliance targets.
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, Denmark, etc. | 5 Jan 2024
EU lawmakers reach an agreement on a landmark supply chains law, Taiwan opens its carbon credit exchange platform, and asset managers face legal action over ESG investments in the US – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, India, etc. | 19 Dec 2023
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impose a levy on carbon-intensive imports, following the regime recently introduced in the EU.
Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, United Kingdom | 12 Dec 2023
The long-awaited Forest Commodities Risk Scheme was finally set out by the UK government at COP28, introducing stricter due diligence requirements in supply chains to tackle deforestation.
Osborne Clarke | United Kingdom | 17 Oct 2022
The environment secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, has announced that the government will consult on proposals to increase the civil penalty limit from…
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | United Kingdom | 30 Jun 2022
The Office for Environmental Protection is primed to investigate the role of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and DEFRA over their regulation of sewage…
Lexology PRO | Australia, European Union, Singapore, etc. | 9 Sep 2021
Singapore proposes mandatory climate-related disclosures for listed companies, and the EU publishes an environmental impact report for the maritime industry – plus other key updates.