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International Sustainability Standards Board Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to IFRS S2 GHG Emissions...

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The International Sustainability Standards Board has released an Exposure Draft proposing targeted amendments to greenhouse gas emissions disclosure requirements under the IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures standard. The...more

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Cadwalader Climate - September 2024

In this week’s edition, we discuss the UK’s advertising regulator’s continued focus on greenwashing enforcement – this time, in relation to Virgin Atlantic and its use of sustainable aviation fuel. We also discuss the latest...more

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Global Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers - ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook

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INTRODUCTION - Asset managers (i.e., investment advisers) offering funds in more than one country are accustomed to adapting to different regulatory requirements. However, the challenges presented by the global regulation...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

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SEC Issues Long-Awaited Climate Risk Disclosure Rule

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Introduction - On Wednesday, 6 March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved its highly anticipated final rules on “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” by a...more

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A step closer to SFDR changes under ESAs’ Final Report  

On 4 December 2023 the European Supervisory Authorities (the “ESAs”) published their final report on updating the regulatory technical standards of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR Level 2”). The...more

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UK and EU Sustainable Finance Regulation: Taking Stock with Change on the Horizon

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Both opportunities and challenges have arisen for the asset management industry as a result of the rapid introduction of UK and EU sustainable finance regulation in recent years. The new requirements have been heightened in...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

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EU-Based Asset Managers Press J-Power on GHG Emissions Targets and Disclosures, Signaling Shift in Focus to Japan

In May 2023, the shareholder advocacy group Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR), HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited and Amundi Asset Management filed shareholder resolutions pressing Japanese power...more

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NZAOA Issues Target Setting Protocol Third Edition

Last month, the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA), an alliance of asset managers committed to transitioning their investment portfolios to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, released the third edition of its...more

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Q&A on the Proposed ESG Reforms for Registered Funds: Addressing the Potential Challenges Imposed and Comment Opportunities

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After much anticipation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed significant, and potentially burdensome, disclosure and reporting requirements (the Proposed Amendments) for registered funds that use...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

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Climate Change: Policyholders Should Be Braced for a Rising Tide of Coverage Issues

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has declared that “[i]t is indisputable that human activities are causing climate change, making extreme climate events, including heat waves, heavy rainfall, and droughts, more...more

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