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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, June 2025

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We are pleased to share the June 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

Jones Day

The Climate Report | First Quarter 2025

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New Carbon Removal Certification Framework in Europe - A voluntary certification framework adopted by the EU aims to enhance the credibility and transparency of carbon removal activities within the EU to support its...more

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2025 Environmental and Social Developments

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2025 is off to a fast start with several changes in the legal landscape of the environmental and social (E&S) categories of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). This alert highlights key E&S developments thus far in...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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Whistleblowing: ensure programs are fit for 2025

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Whistleblowing has become an increasingly critical aspect of corporate governance and compliance, especially for multinational companies operating across diverse legal and regulatory landscapes. We see increased efforts by...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 34

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Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more

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Climate Reporting in 2025: Looking Ahead

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In this alert, we reflect on recent climate reporting updates and analyze expectations for 2025 that are relevant for international businesses....more

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New Year, New Administrations, New Responses

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Global election results mean the coming years are going to be full of change for compliance. This article, from our 2025 Top 10 Trends in Risk & Compliance explores how you can prepare....more

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Launch of the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures

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The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (“TISFD”) launched on 23 September 2024. Background - The TISFD is a global initiative with the aim of developing recommendations and guidance for...more

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Notable Trends in 2024 ESG/Sustainability Reports

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Teneo Insights recently published its fourth annual “State of U.S. Sustainability Reports,” which analyzes 250 sustainability reports from S&P 500 companies published this year through July 30, seeking to understand how...more

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The trend: Driving responsible business

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An accelerating focus on doing business responsibly will force changes to wide-ranging aspects of business operations and strategy - Societal expectations of businesses have shifted fundamentally over the past five years....more

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Multinationals Face Challenges as They Prepare To Comply With the EU’s Sustainability Reporting Law

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As the deadlines approach for multinationals to make their first disclosures under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU’s new sustainability reporting law, they are confronting the significant time...more

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Sustainability/ESG Policy and Regulatory Update

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Key topics in Akin’s July 2024 Sustainability/ESG Policy and Regulatory Update include: Updated Assessment of SFDR by EU Regulators: The European Supervisory Authorities have proposed changes to the Sustainable Finance...more

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Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, July 2024

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We are pleased to share the July 2024 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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The Road to Net Zero: Core Principles to Prevent Greenwashing

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“Net zero” is a topic as hot as the climate these days. With so much regulatory attention being placed on it, companies that do not communicate their net zero efforts appropriately or, worse, intentionally make false and...more

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Insights – June 2024

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Explore the unique considerations for mergers and acquisitions in the AI sector, the return of IPOs, the implications of new Supreme Court decisions and other developments in this edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ESG Guidepost | Issue 15

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Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more

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Supply Chain Regulations and Exposure – How to Manage Third-Party Risk and Beyond

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If the term “nth supplier” joined your vocabulary recently, you’re not alone. If you haven’t heard the term until now, don’t worry – you’ll be hearing it frequently soon enough. The “nth” supplier is the mythical last...more

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The Vast World of ESG: How the EU is Leading Global Sustainability Trends

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In today’s interconnected global regulatory landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are  for organizations worldwide. While the European Union (EU) has always been a trailblazer in this arena, it is...more

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SEC, California, and CSRD Climate Disclosure Requirements Comparison Tool

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Following an order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implementing a stay of its final climate disclosure rules pending review of legal challenges to such rules in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth...more

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The Case Against SEC Final Climate Rules Begins in Earnest

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The Eighth Circuit is poised to determine the fate of the SEC’s final climate regulation, potentially by the end of the year. On March 21, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit was selected as the court that...more

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Insights Special Edition: Women’s History Month

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Celebrating Women’s History Month, we present a special edition of our quarterly Insights publication, highlighting the talent and insights of women at Skadden. The issue spotlights their authorship on such topics as the...more

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Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, March 2024

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We are pleased to share the March 2024 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

Wiley Rein LLP

SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: Timing Uncertain as Legal Challenges Move to Eighth Circuit

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces an uncertain timeline to implement its new climate disclosure rule, as nine legal challenges have now been transferred to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth...more

Paul Hastings LLP

PH ESG Comparative Analysis of the SEC Climate Rule and EU CSRD & ESRS

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