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Enterprise AI Implementation in Heavy Industry: A Digital Transformation Strategy for Sustainable Growth

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Enabling Responsible AI Adoption in Heavy Industry - Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping heavy industries—including energy, manufacturing, and natural resources—by driving efficiencies, reducing costs, enhancing...more

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Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, May 2025

We are pleased to share the May 2025 issue of Wilson Sonsini’s Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

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ESG Market Alert UK – May 2025

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In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: North Sea Transition Taskforce Report with recommendations for the UK’s energy transition New B Corp rules unveiled Delay to...more

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Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - April 2025

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Trump Administration actions - Trump orders DOJ to stop states from enforcing unconstitutional or preempted climate laws. In a sweeping Executive Order (EO) issued on April 8, President Donald Trump has ordered Attorney...more

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EGC's Global Sustainability Series: Mexico, an Interview with Luigi Pontones Brito

Sustainability in México - Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) continues its Global Sustainability Series with a focus on Mexico. EGC Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Luigi Pontones Brito,...more

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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

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Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - February 2025

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US formally submits notification of withdrawal from Paris Agreement. On January 27, 2025, Dorothy Camille Shea, the US acting ambassador to the United Nations, submitted a notification of withdrawal from the Paris Agreement...more

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Q&A: What does 2025 have in store for sustainability in European infrastructure funds?

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Within the investment industry, sustainability is an area that has evolved significantly over the past few years. For infrastructure funds, the regulatory environment and regional differences have created a complex landscape...more

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Key Takeaways from Airline Economics Dublin 2025

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The 2025 Airline Economics Conference in Dublin highlighted several key trends and challenges currently shaping the aviation industry, with a particular focus on the leasing sector, sustainability, profitability, and...more

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The Hidden Cost of AI: Energy, Water, and the Sustainability Challenge

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: AI’s rapid advancement has led to groundbreaking technological achievements, but its environmental impact is becoming harder to ignore. As data centers expand to support AI workloads, energy...more

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P2N0 - Edition 25 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 24 of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). Wishing you a belated Happy and Prosperous Year of the Snake. P2N0 identifies significant news items globally,...more

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2024 Year in Review: A&O Shearman ENRI Practice

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In 2024, the ENRI team at A&O Shearman completed a series of significant transactions, highlighting our commitment to advancing the renewable energy sector. Here are some of the key deals we advised on this past year. ...more

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Recent Judicial Decision of Interest to Energy Lawyers

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Energy lawyers are frequently met with challenging legal issues within a rapidly changing regulatory and legal environment. It is essential to stay up to date on the latest caselaw from courts across Canada, and this article...more

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EU Platform on Sustainable Finance makes recommendations on the development and assessment of corporate transition plans

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The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance has published a report on the development and assessment of corporate transition plans. The PSF identifies core elements for evaluating transition plans and makes recommendations to the...more

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Miners explore next-gen joint ventures in pursuit of sustainability

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The mining industry’s largest players are exploring cross-sector alliances to advance innovation programs and achieve sustainability goals. Matthew Johnson, Lachlan Poustie and Cynthia Urda Kassis ask which key elements...more

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Partners and Professors: Teaching Tomorrow’s Lawyers at Penn Carey Law School

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Vinson & Elkins partners Jason Halper, Kaam Sahely, and Francisco J. Morales Barrón — adjunct professors at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School — sit down for conversation on why they teach and how they approach...more

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Infrastructure Insights - January 2025: An update on legal and regulatory developments impacting European infrastructure players.

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As the renewable energy sector expands, significant storage capacities are necessary to ensure that the demand for electricity is met even during dark and windless periods. Large battery systems are a particularly interesting...more

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Renewable Energy Certificates: Commodity Trading Instrument to Boost Indonesia's Renewable Energy Growth

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The Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Badan Pengawas Perdagangan Berjangka Komoditi – "Bappebti") has established a framework for the physical market trading of Renewable Energy Certificates ("RECs") through the...more

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P2N0 - 2024 Year-End Edition - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to the twenty-second edition of P2N0 providing our take on the key news and themes arising during 2024. On January 19, 2025, the twenty-third edition of P2N0 will be published, covering key news items arising during...more

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Co-Location of Data Centers with Renewable Energy Projects: Legal, Environmental, and Operational Considerations

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The dramatic increase in the use cases for data storage, artificial intelligence and cloud computing have resulted in an atmospheric level rise in the demand for data centers., and the question of providing sufficient power...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Profile — Mitchell Hauser

This month, we’re excited to highlight the work of Mitchell Hauser, Managing Partner at Strategic Ventures, LLC (SV). As a founding partner, Mitch specializes in developing finance strategies for companies seeking growth...more

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — January 2025

December 4, 2024: Raise Green, an equity crowdfunding platform designed to facilitate businesses in raising capital for green infrastructure and clean energy projects, was acquired by Honeycomb Credit for an undisclosed...more

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December 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australia Commits AU$75 million to Singapore's FAST-P Clean Energy Transition Initiative - On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government approved an AU$75 million equity investment in the Singapore...more

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Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — December 2024

The SEC continues its focus on greenwashing, despite the recent disbandment of the SEC’s Climate & ESG Task Force.Notably, in the past month, the SEC Department of Examinations has issued a risk alert focused on greenwashing,...more

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[Podcast] Mintz on Air - Predictions and Practical Policies

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In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast, ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin moderates a forward-looking discussion on what businesses can expect for ESG, clean tech, and energy regulation...more

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