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Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, Israel, etc. | 24 Mar 2023
ESG: key updates and developments (10 – 23 Mar)
Biden vetoes Republican-led moves to ban ESG factors in investment decisions, the EU proposes a Green Claims Directive, and ESG benchmark providers risk widespread failings – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, Austria, etc. | 22 Mar 2023
Competition and antitrust: key compliance updates (22 Feb – 21 Mar)
The EU DMA will not include new offences, the US DoJ finds Google encouraged staff to delete sensitive comms during litigation, and climate-related cooperation may be permitted under proposed UK rules – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, Canada, etc. | 9 Mar 2023
ESG: key updates and developments (24 Feb – 9 Mar)
BNP Paribas faces the first climate-related claim against a commercial bank, the UK CMA may relax competition rules for climate-related agreements, and the EU agrees a Green Bonds framework – plus other key updates.
White & Case | Global | 8 Mar 2023
Emerging Fundamentals in Climate Mitigation Through ITMO Transactions Under Paris Agreement Article 6.2
Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement that was approved by the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention…
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | USA | 6 Mar 2023
Climate change policy update: carbon capture programmes, ESG criteria and reservoir construction delays
This article outlines pertinent legal and policy climate change developments in the United States during the past week. These include the Department of Energy's announcement of $2.52 billion in funding for carbon capture programmes, a further $550 million investment to advance environmental justice from the Environmental Protection Agency, and delays to the construction of a reservoir in......
Lexology PRO | USA | 14 Feb 2023
US state anti-ESG laws: key implications for businesses
As pro-ESG and anti-ESG laws are passed in states across the US, businesses will need to consider carefully how to manage the conflicting requirements and the associated risks.
Lexology PRO | Canada, European Union, Global, etc. | 10 Feb 2023
ESG: key updates and developments (27 Jan – 9 Feb)
The EU’s green industrial strategy competes with Biden’s “US-first” transition fund, concerns are raised over “green-bleaching”, and a Delaware court holds officers liable for the duty of oversight – plus other key updates.
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Australia, Hong Kong, etc. | 3 Feb 2023
Asia-Pacific: key ESG updates and developments (Feb 2023)
The Principles for Responsible Investment issues new reporting standards, Australia’s mandatory climate disclosure consultation is set to close, and India plans principles-based approach on ESG ratings – plus other key updates.
Lewis Silkin LLP | United Kingdom | 1 Feb 2023
Prioritise the planet in 2023: climate resolutions for HR
Reports indicate that the United Kingdom is currently a long way off track to meet its interim target to reduce carbon emissions in 2030 by least 68% compared with 1990 levels. But climate remains a top concern for gen Z and millennials, with one recent survey showing nearly half saying that they are pushing their employers to do more. Tackling climate change should arguably be on the agenda......
Shearn Delamore & Co | Malaysia | 31 Jan 2023
Ninth JC3 meeting: recommendations for financial sector
The Joint Committee on Climate Change recently held its ninth meeting. This article outlines the key points of the meeting, which include plans to launch pilot programmes on green and sustainable finance and the development of a climate change curriculum for financial institutions.
