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From our latest newsletter

EU Commission to delay adoption of rules under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

On 17 October 2023, the European Commission proposed a two-year delay to the adoption of certain features of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which entered into force in January 2023

The European Parliament and European Council adopt the European Green Bonds Regulation, the new voluntary standard to fight greenwashing

On 5 October 2023, the European Parliament formally adopted the regulation on European green bonds and optional disclosures for bonds marketed as environmentally sustainable and for sustainability-linked bonds (the EuGB Regulation), which was published on 11 October. As expected, on 23 October, the European Council endorsed the EuGB Regulation without further amendments.

Update on the EU’s latest proposals regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

In July 2021, the European Union (EU) released the ‘Fit for 55’ package, a set of proposals to update EU law in order to meet the EU’s aims of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. These included a draft ReFuel Regulation to encourage the use of SAF, which we examined in our article New regulatory initiatives supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

ESG increasingly a top priority for consumer-facing businesses

In recent times, Environment, Social, and Governance issues (ESG) have become a significant priority for consumer-facing businesses.

Addressing modern slavery in the clean energy sector

In collaboration with the Clean Energy Council, our white paper provides an overview of the challenges and strategies in ensuring that the world’s energy transition is free of modern slavery.

Thought Leadership

“Double materiality”: what does it mean for non-financial reporting?

In an article recently published in Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law, we clarify what “double materiality” means and provide the context of its regulatory background within the EU. We also consider the significance of “double materiality” and give our views on the potential consequences for companies of non-compliance.

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The Law Society of England and Wales: 'Guidance on the Impact of Climate Change on Solicitors'

London team advises the Law Society of England and Wales on its landmark climate change guidance for the profession.

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ESG Loans Insights Report

The market for green loans, sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) and social loans (collectively, ESG Loans) is growing rapidly. However, it is moving so quickly that it can be hard to get a grip on market trends. We have developed an online platform which helps provide a more complete, and data-driven, picture of the market.

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