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Renewable Energies guide Bermuda (Legal 500)

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This chapter provides information about the current issues affecting renewable energy in Bermuda and addresses topics such as key regulators, government incentive schemes, key contracts, foreign investment, COP26 as well as...more

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Reflections on the Voluntary Response to Climate Change

Today in the United States, there is no federal comprehensive statute addressing climate change. With the Trump Administration now in power, it is doubtful that any such statute will be forthcoming anytime soon. ...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

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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Accenture Report Reveals World’s Largest Companies Making Meaningful Progress Toward Net Zero, But Progress Is Not Fast Enough

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Last week global professional services firm Accenture published its fourth annual Destination Net Zero report, in which it examined the decarbonization efforts and progress of the 2,000 largest public and private companies by...more

A&O Shearman

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero Consults on Guidance on Nature in Net-Zero Transition Plans and Index Guidance to Support...

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The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero has published a consultation paper on nature in net-zero transition plans, which supplements the guidance provided in its November 2022 financial institution net-zero transition...more

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The Future of ESG and Antitrust Post-Election

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While elections bring uncertainty, one antitrust issue is certain to play a prominent role regardless of the outcome; namely, the future of Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) initiatives. One need look no further than...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

New Sources of Value: Evaluating Law Firms on ESG, Pro Bono Work, and Innovation

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In honor of Pro Bono Month, let’s explore why GCs are increasingly concerned with social initiatives as an evaluation strategy — and how the industry is responding....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader Climate - September 2024 #3

In this week’s edition, we discuss the Swiss Government’s rejection of a landmark ruling that the country had violated the human rights of a group of its citizens by failing to take adequate action on climate change; a report...more

Paul Hastings LLP

The Net-Zero Industry Act

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In order to reach its “net-zero” goals, the European Union is continuing to build out a regulatory framework focused on scaling up the investment into the manufacturing and development of “net-zero technologies”. The latest...more

K&L Gates LLP

ESG—Australia - Carbon Offsets: Australian Regulatory Framework

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Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” was one of the highest grossing music tours of all time with approximate proceeds exceeding US$1 billion. While this is a monumental feat, Taylor Swift also gained negative attention during the tour...more

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Voluntary Carbon Markets

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On May 28 2024, the Biden administration released the “Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles”. This is one of a number of recent international initiatives to “shore up” the voluntary carbon markets...more

Perkins Coie

Federal Joint Policy Statement and Principles on Voluntary Carbon Markets Emphasize Consistency and Reliability

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced a new joint statement of policy and new principles (Joint Statement) for responsible participation in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) with the U.S. Department of...more

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Biden Administration Releases Joint Policy Statement and Principles for Voluntary Carbon Markets

The Biden Administration released a landmark Joint Policy Statement and Principles on May 28, 2024, formalizing the U.S. government’s approach to advancing high-integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets (“VCMs”) and affirming the...more

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Barclays Suspended from Texas Bond Market Over Lack of ESG Explanation

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Texas AG Ken Paxton announced that, “until further notice,” Barclays is no longer permitted to purchase or underwrite public securities, or otherwise be a party to a covered contract relating to the public security, after...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

So You Want to Advertise Your ESG Efforts? Let's Talk.

Your company has an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) mission. It could be as (seemingly) simple as using renewable energy in production, sourcing eco-friendly materials or, more broadly, coming up with a "more...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Allianz Launches Net-Zero Transition Plan Including Intermediate 2030 Goals

On September 7, 2023, Allianz SE unveiled its first net-zero transition plan for its core business segments, featuring 2030 intermediate targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The Munich-based insurance firm’s...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Event] Navigating the Global Energy Transition: Integrating Innovation and Implementing Change - November 9th, Houston, TX

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The transformation of the global energy sector from carbon-based fuels to zero-carbon resources will take generations to evolve. It is a dynamic process that requires producers and consumers to develop long term strategies...more

J.S. Held

Carbon Offsets: Overview & Market Outlook in 2023

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What Is Carbon Offsetting and Why Is It Used? Carbon offsets are used by sustainability managers to make progress toward a company's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Carbon offsetting allows companies to...more

Morgan Lewis

Net-Zero Commitments to Carbon Offsets: Current Trends in Corporate Sustainability

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Increased pressure from shareholders, consumers, and employees has prompted many companies worldwide to evaluate their impact on the environment and take steps to reduce their carbon emissions....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Uncertainty in Carbon Markets Leads to Novel Carbon Offset Litigation

Net zero goals and carbon neutrality have hit the mainstream, propelled over the past decade by consumer and investor demands that businesses curb greenhouse gas emissions to counter the climate crisis. In response, companies...more

A&O Shearman

Decarbonisation disputes: the evolving frontier of climate-related risk

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The Net Zero transition will not be smooth. The scale of the investment required and the appetite and ability of countries to implement new policy – both now and in the years to come – will cause unprecedented disruption and...more

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Sand and Sustainability

Since retiring from environmental leadership positions at the World Bank, I have taken on teaching assignments including a course entitled “Circular Economy in the Construction Sector”. The students taking this course are...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Continuing Challenges for Companies Attempting to Meet Net-Zero Goals

The 2023 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM), produced in partnership by Carbon Market Watch and the New Climate Institute, contend that of the 24 multinational corporations assessed in the review – “the largest...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

BEIS Commissioned Review of UK Delivery of Net Zero

On January 13, an independent report was published into the UK government’s approach to delivering on its net zero obligations. The review, commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), was...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Investing: Dutch Bank Publishes Climate Strategy and Joins NZBA

On December 16, the Amsterdam headquartered bank ABN AMRO announced the publication of a climate strategy and its decision to join the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). ABN AMRO stated that it is “committed to making a...more

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