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Ireland
Matheson
On 16 April 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") published S.I. No. 147 of 2024 Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1))...
Serbia
Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
As noted in our previous article on this topic, the CBAM is a new carbon tariff instrument introduced as part of the EU's Fit for 55 package, a strategy to reduce the EU's greenhouse gas...
Switzerland
Lenz & Staehelin
In a historic ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that the European Convention on Human Rights encompasses a right to effective protection by the State authorities against the adverse effects of climate change.
Loyens & Loeff
On 9 April 2024, the ECHR rendered judgements in three climate change litigation cases, against Switzerland (see here), France (see here) and Portugal (and 32 other European states, see here).
UK
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) formally adopted at first reading the final text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This marks the end of the key...
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
The food and drink sector can make a substantial contribution to the UK's decarbonisation and net zero objectives. In this article, Scott Rodger examines three opportunities and risks...
WTW
WTW captive experts look ahead to the themes likely to define captives' next phase and how risk managers and CFOs can position themselves to take advantage.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Greenwashing remains at the top of enforcement agendas in 2024. Marketing products and services as "green" and "sustainable" is a common practice and seen as an important way to attract the attention of environmentally conscious customers.
Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong
There is a statutory requirement for the largest schemes to publish climate change governance reports and the Regulator has published...
Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong
While transition planning is not mandatory for scheme trustees, the Regulator's view is that this exercise is useful in the management of climate-related financial risks and opportunities.
IR Global
In recent years, concepts of Environmental, Social, and Governmental issues (ESG) and how companies are managing them has gained prominence globally.
Osborne Clarke
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published its 2023 annual report highlighting its progress in regulating the digital advertising world using artificial intelligence...
Marks & Clerk
Did you know that the word orangutan derives from the Malay language where "orang hutan" literally means "man of the forest"? You might wonder how this links to biofuel...
Osborne Clarke
This week we look at the introduction of retrospective applications to re-prioritise the grid connections queue, the Scottish government's adjustment to its 2030 climate change target...
Marks & Clerk
Whilst I am a meat eater, I certainly recognise the environmental and animal welfare concerns associated with intensive animal farming and welcome methods of producing animal protein in a more socially responsible manner.
WTW
In this article from the 2024 Energy Market Review discover how emerging risks are reshaping the energy landscape.
Bates Wells
"Climate change" and "climate crisis" have become synonymous with young people and their futures. But climate change is happening right now. A problem with talking about climate change in terms...
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
The headline on 19 March 2024 on BBC News confirmed what was feared: "Scotland's climate target unreachable says watchdog".
European Union
Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
Climate change litigation has been making waves, with companies and states facing legal challenges related to their environmental impact.
Osborne Clarke
While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be merit in complying early...
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