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International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change: what it may mean for...

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In a landmark advisory opinion dated 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) has unanimously found that States are legally bound to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions (“Opinion”). We...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

EU Taxonomy developments: EU Platform on Sustainable Finance call for feedback on draft report on new activities and updated...

On 8 January 2025, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) published a draft report and launched a call for feedback on proposed updates to the EU taxonomy. This includes revisions to the Climate Delegated Act and new...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Sustainability-related disclosures for all funds proposed by EU Platform on Sustainable Finance

On 17 December 2024, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (the “Platform”), an advisory body to the European Commission (the “Commission”), has published a briefing note to the Commission, outlining their proposals for a...more

DLA Piper

Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - November 2024

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....more

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Global business in a changing Europe - 2024

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With Parliamentary elections and a series of national votes in 2024, the EU is entering a pivotal period in its history. In this study, ‘Global business in a changing Europe’, we speak to corporate leaders across the world to...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

SEC Final Rule: The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

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On Wednesday, the SEC approved final rules for standardized climate-disclosure. A tabular summary of the final rules is available here. With two significant exceptions, the final rules are largely consistent with the proposed...more

A&O Shearman

Taxonomies – why the world needs harmonisation but not uniformity

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Taxonomies will play a critical role in channelling investment towards sustainable activities. But while alignment between frameworks is critical , a one-size-fits-all approach can never be effective....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader Climate - February 2024

ESG Ratings - The European Council and Parliament provisionally agreed upon a proposed regulation on ESG rating activities to boost transparency and increase investor confidence in ESG ratings. ESG ratings providers would...more

A&O Shearman

Tax based finance leasing: a forgotten tool for green finance in the UK?

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Decarbonisation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Decarbonisation requires significant investment in green technologies, such as renewable energy, energy...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Current Trends in Climate Change Technology Investment

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As the world grapples with fast-changing weather patterns, wildfires, record-breaking heat, and many other climate-related issues, it is becoming increasingly important to develop the technologies that will help to combat...more

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Investor Group FAIRR Calls on G20 Finance Ministers to Reform Agricultural Subsidies Regimes

Ahead of September 2023’s G20 summit in Delhi, the Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return (FAIRR) Initiative called on G20 Finance Ministers to reform agricultural subsidies to enable countries to meet their net zero greenhouse...more

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Will Derivative Shareholder Litigation Be the New Firing Line for Ensuring Achievement of Corporate Sustainability Goals?

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Mitigating climate change impacts is becoming a critical business priority, and the pressure to achieve corporate sustainability objectives is mounting as investment-focused regulations continue to drive companies toward...more

Jones Day

Climate Litigation in Australia: Current State of Play

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Australia continues to be a highly active jurisdiction for climate-related lawsuits. The last few years have seen multiple suits commenced against corporations and governments in relation to climate issues, with more filings...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Increased Investor Pressure for More Ambitious Climate Pledges Ahead of AGMs

In early April, the climate activist shareholder group, Follow This, filed shareholder resolutions seeking stronger energy transition strategies from several oil “super-majors.” The resolutions have been filed in advance of...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

BlackRock Publishes 2023 Investment Stewardship Global Principles

Blackrock’s recently released 2023 Investment Stewardship Global Principles, identifies several key themes to guide stakeholders and promote sound corporate governance regarding sustainability-related issues. At a high level,...more

White & Case LLP

Credit where credit's due: Who's benefiting from the voluntary carbon market?

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Projects that protect and restore the environment improve carbon storage and strengthen the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, says Dan Collison, Chief Executive of Farm Africa....more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

ESG Issues and Opportunities Arise as Companies and Asset Managers Hone in on Blockchain-Based Technology Investments

Beyond the wider adoption of cryptocurrencies by consumers in recent years, companies and organizations have also shown increased interest in crypto-assets in the past year. A myriad of industries, from sports to fashion to...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

SEC Proposes Amendments to Fund “Names Rule” and Proposes Amendments Concerning Fund ESG Investment Practices

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On May 25, 2022, the SEC proposed amendments to Rule 35d-1, the fund “Names Rule,” (Names Rule Amendments) and, separately, proposed amendments to several rules and forms that would require additional disclosure for funds and...more

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The Potential Impact of the Climate Risk Disclosure Act

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On March 21, 2022, in an effort to provide consistent, comparable, and reliable data for investors to enable them to make informed judgments about the impact of climate related risks on current and potential investments the...more

Jones Day

The Climate Report | First Quarter 2022

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The delegated regulation includes a new comprehensive and unified reporting methodology to direct investments toward environmentally sustainable economic activities....more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

COP26: Key Takeaways and Action Items on Climate Change (Part II)

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In our previous post, we highlighted a number of global goals and campaigns aimed at addressing climate change. In this post, we examine climate change-oriented policies and initiatives that are being adopted by many...more

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COP26: Key Takeaways and Action Items on Climate Change (Part I)

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In recent weeks, there has been a lot written about the COP26 United Nations Annual Climate Change Conference, which was held in Glasgow, Scotland between October 31 and November 13, 2021. The central goal of the COP26...more

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The Paris Agreement And The Rise Of Sustainable Investing

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As the world continues to experience the undeniable effects of rising global temperatures, governments and company stakeholders are acting to address climate change. In 2016, over 190 countries created the Paris Agreement,...more

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A Glimpse into Required Climate Risk Disclosure Considerations by the SEC

On July 28, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler delivered remarks at the Principles for Responsible Investment’s Climate and Global Financial Markets Webinar. In his remarks, he offered a glimpse of...more

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