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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Proposed Changes to GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidelines Threaten to Reshape Corporate Clean Energy Procurement

The World Resource Institute’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (the “GHG Protocol”) has been widely adopted as a framework for companies to report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. By...more

K&L Gates LLP

Brussels Regulatory Brief: September 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The Court of Justice of the European Union Finds That the European Commission Lacks Jurisdiction to Review Transactions That Fall Below the EU and National Merger Filing Thresholds -On 3 September...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

SEC Adopts Long-Anticipated Final Rules on Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements

The rules impose standardized disclosure requirements on public companies beginning as early as 2026 (for fiscal year ending 2025, depending on filer status). Climate-related disclosures, including in financial statement...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Narrowing the Scope: The SEC Finalized its Climate-Related Disclosures Rule

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Following a nearly two-year wait, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) released its Final Rule—The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors—on March 6, 2024. The...more

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SEC Issues Final Rule on Climate Disclosures

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In an open meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved in a 3-2 vote a Final Rule on climate disclosures that will “require registrants to provide certain climate-related...more

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Top 3 Ways ESG Is Shaping The Energy Transition

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No longer viewed as a fringe concept, ESG has taken off in popularity over the last several years and evolved into a business imperative for companies to generate long-term value for their stakeholders, including members of...more

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SEC Proposes Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures and Extends Deadline for Public Comments

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Key Takeaways - ..The SEC proposed amendments to require registrants to provide certain climate-related information in registration statements and periodic reports. ..The proposed rules would require a company to...more

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SEC Proposes Expanded Climate-Related Disclosure

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On March 21, the SEC proposed rules on the enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures in reporting companies’ registration statements and annual reports. The proposed rules build on guidance provided in...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

California Senate Passes the Climate Corporate Accountability Act

Continuing its leadership in the battle against climate change, California takes a big step forward by requiring transparency concerning the carbon footprints of the nation’s largest corporations doing business in the state. ...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

More Than Just Lip Service: How Companies Can Make Environmental Commitments That Reduce Business Risk while Saving Money and the...

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As part of the “E” or environmental component of Environmental, Social, and Governance principles, companies of all sizes are making environmental commitments a part of their business vision and practice, leading to...more

Williams Mullen

Climate Strategies Now!

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The convergence of climate change policy, massive spending on breakthrough advances in renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, on- and off-shore wind) and energy storage technology, complete upgrades to electricity...more

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Climate Initiatives Will Impact Industry

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Current and future climate initiatives at the federal and state levels are having and will have very significant impacts on industry. Most view climate initiatives as only a utility issue, but that is not the case....more

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Adding Value to ESG & Renewable Energy

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Investors and stakeholders are increasingly demanding that companies address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues and demonstrate how their Boards oversee strategic and operational decisions related to ESG and...more

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