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Green Hydrogen: Opening of the Tendering Procedure for Financial Aid

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The hydrogen industry is starting 2025 on a brighter note after what has been described by the industry as a “blank year”. Since 2021, France has planned to give a financial aid to selected producers of renewable and...more

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France Launches Long-Awaited Procedure to Support the Production of Renewable or Low-Carbon Hydrogen

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Just before Christmas, France took another major step forward in its decarbonization strategy with the launch of the competitive bidding procedure designed to award financial support for the production of renewable or...more

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Navigating the New Era of Greenwashing Regulations in the Fashion Industry

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In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The luxury fashion industry, as a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, faces increasing scrutiny in this...more

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Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective

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As the European Union doubles down on its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowances have become not only an environmental tool but also a valuable financial asset. While...more

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Emerging Fundamentals in Climate Mitigation Through ITMO Transactions Under Paris Agreement Article 6.2

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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 on Climate Change ("UNFCCC") provides a framework for countries to transfer...more

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French Tribunal Dismisses NGO Suit on Carbon Neutrality Claims

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In a judgement dated April 19, 2022, the Tribunal of Paris (the "Tribunal") dismissed a misleading commercial practice claim brought by a consumer protection non-government organization ("NGO") against an energy supplier (the...more

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France Regulates the Use of Carbon Neutrality Claims in Advertisements

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As part of its legislative arsenal to combat climate change, France adopted the Climate and Resilience Law on August 22, 2021 ("Climate Law"), providing for a large number of binding measures against greenhouse gas ("GHG")...more

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French Regulations Foster a More Climate-Compatible Building Industry

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As of January 1, 2022, new French environmental regulations ("RE2020") are coming into force, replacing the former thermic regulations ("RT 2012"). RE2020 creates new rules for the energy, environmental, and health...more

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Environmental Labels, Greenwashing, and Ecocide Tackled by France's New Climate Law

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On August 22, 2021, the French Parliament adopted the Climate and Resilience Law ("2021 Climate Law"). In aiming to accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral and more resilient society, the 2021 Climate Law imposes...more

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Belgian and French Courts Ruled on New Climate Lawsuits Against Governments

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On May 26, 2021, the Hague District Court ordered, in a groundbreaking decision, Royal Dutch Shell Plc to ensure that the aggregate annual volume of all carbon dioxide emissions of the Shell group, its suppliers, and...more

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Hydrogen Rising: France: The Growth and Evolution of the Hydrogen Economy

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France was among the first nations to issue a national hydrogen plan and recently has taken significant steps to continue to support the growth of a hydrogen economy. In this episode, Hydrogen Rising co-host Sandi Safro...more

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Industrial Decarbonization as a Key Element of French Government's Recovery Plan

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On September 3, 2020, the French Prime Minister unveiled the priorities and milestones of France's Recovery Plan to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on three main pillars—ecology, competitiveness,...more

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Financial Daily Dose 1.8.2020 | Top Story: Speaker Company Sonos Sues Google for Patent Infringement

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Home speaker maker Sonos has sued Google, accusing the company of “infringing on five of its patents, including technology that lets wireless speakers connect and synchronize with one another.” Sonos had originally partnered...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - December 2018

The 'Trump Effect' is Slowing International Progress on Climate Change, Think Tank Warns - "The report from the Institute of International and European Affairs ("IIEA") considered the impact President Donald Trump was...more

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Climate Change and Trends in Global Finance

On December 12, French President Emmanuel Macron, joined by President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, hosted the One Planet Summit highlighting public...more

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The Climate Report - Fall 2017

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US. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION DEVELOPMENTS - EPA PROPOSES TO RESCIND CLEAN POWER PLAN - What EPA Did - In a decision expected and promised since the election of President Donald Trump, the United States...more

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Electrification of the Auto Industry Steps on the Gas

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On the heels of Volkswagen announcing moves toward electrifying its vehicle fleet, and Tesla beginning its production run of its highly anticipated Model 3, several other recent developments show momentum continuing to build...more

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France’s Energy Mix Remains Uncertain with Nuclear Decommissioning Expected

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France adopted an ambitious energy transition package in August 2015 that sets out various targets designed to achieve the gradual de-carbonisation and increased sustainability of its economy. The package includes...more

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