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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Blackstone’s $5.6B Bet on Clean Energy

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Blackstone Inc. has announced that it has raised $5.6 billion for a fund dedicated to investing in the transition to cleaner energy. This is about a third larger than its previous fund, reflecting increasing investor interest...more

K&L Gates LLP

Carbon Quarterly – Volume 8

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Carbon Quarterly is a newsletter covering developments in carbon policy, law, and innovation. No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning,...more

A&O Shearman

10 lessons in sustainability regulation

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Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — November 2023

Federal Regulatory Developments - On September 20, 2023, the SEC approved amendments to the “Names Rule,” which had initially been proposed in May 2022. This rule requires investment funds to “adopt a policy to invest at...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates - August 2023

Public media reports have stated that the SEC’s Enforcement Division has been “sen[ding] document requests, including subpoenas” to asset managers in connection with ESG marketing. Apparently, these actions by the SEC’s...more

Opportune LLP

What Does The Future Hold For ESG Reporting?

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As more ESG-linked funds flood the financial markets, increased scrutiny around ESG reporting will be necessary to enhance transparency....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

SPACs Offer New Investment Opportunities For Energy Industry

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Much has been written and discussed in the last several months about SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies. What is a SPAC, and what are the possible applications of this capital raising and acquisition strategy in...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Fear Not: ESG Does Not Spell Doom for Energy Funds

Traditional energy funds that target investments in fossil fuel industries continue to face strong and increasing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pressures, especially from institutional and European-based...more

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