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UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: how will it work?
In February, we reported on the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero’s confirmation that a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) would be bought into force by 2027
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United States | Publication | July 2021
United States Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has released a statement reminding employees that their employers cannot retaliate against them for lodging purported "whistleblower" complaints for various work-related activities and circumstances. National Whistleblower Appreciation Day is July 30, 2021.
Our US Health and Safety Law team has reported previously on the robust federal OSHA and other whistleblower protection statutory schemes that extend to virtually every area of employment. Employers would be well served to remind their Human Resources personnel to familiarize themselves with the relevant statutes that govern their workplaces to ensure appropriate risk management in dealing with employee complaints.
Companies should keep in mind that whistleblowers can raise allegations concerning enforcement issues too. As such, companies are well advised to make regular reviews of their compliance system to ensure their effectiveness. Effective compliance systems are measured by the DOJ pursuant to "Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs" policy updated just last year, which in part highlighted that reporting mechanisms should be publicized to relevant third parties, not just internally, as well as assessed for parties' awareness of and comfort level in using these systems. Demonstrating efforts to create a truly effective compliance system can help avoid a company facing serious criminal charges and penalties.
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In February, we reported on the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero’s confirmation that a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) would be bought into force by 2027
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International financial markets have started to show significant interest in nature and biodiversity. Whilst climate change and greenhouse gas emissions have made the headlines in recent years, there has been much less focus on their equally important counterparts, nature and biodiversity. However, that has started to change.
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