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Summer of CSRD Redux: An In-depth Look at EFRAG’s Proposed Changes to the ESRS 1 General Requirements Standard

Ropes & Gray LLP on 8/14/2025

As many of our readers will remember, during summer 2023, we published a 10+-part series that examined the requirements of ESRS 1, which is the cross-cutting standard that contains the general requirements for reporting under...more

ESG Focus: UK/EU/International ESG regulation monthly round-up – July 2025

Hogan Lovells on 8/5/2025

Though it has been a little quieter this month, there are still ongoing developments in relation to the EU omnibus simplification package, including the anticipated “quick fix” for companies currently reporting under the...more

EU Sustainability Reporting Unpacked: Latest Developments on the Omnibus Package and ISSB Interoperability

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/8/2025

The Omnibus Simplification Package, launched by the European Commission in February 2025, aims to substantially reduce the compliance burden for corporate sustainability in the EU. The package focuses on amending the...more

Uneven Stop-the-Clock Provisions Throughout Europe on Sustainability Reporting

Jones Day on 6/13/2025

As discussed in a previous article, the European Union is seeking to "bring competitiveness and climate goals together," and therefore launched a reform package—the Omnibus package—regarding sustainability reporting and...more

UK/EU/International ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up – May 2025

Hogan Lovells on 6/3/2025

The drive to simplify and increase competitiveness in the European Union continues apace. Member States have started to implement the “stop-the-clock” directive, the Commission has signalled an intent to provide some limited...more

Private Equity Meets the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Five Key Takeaways at the Two-Year Mark

White & Case LLP on 5/29/2025

As we approach the second anniversary of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), we take stock of the latest statistics and offer practical insights for private equity (PE) sponsors. Drawing on our extensive experience...more

The Time is Now: Seeking to Reduce the EU ESG Burden

Jones Day on 4/11/2025

For those involved in corporate governance, securities law disclosures, or sustainability regulation, you are likely familiar with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (the “ESRS”) and their 1,100+ data points, at...more

ESG Focus: UK/EU/International ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up – February 2025

Hogan Lovells on 3/4/2025

The first two instalments of the EU’s much anticipated omnibus packages of simplification were published on 26 February. The Commission proposes amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the...more

European Commission Publishes ESG Reporting Omnibus Package

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/3/2025

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (the EC) adopted a new package of proposals aimed at simplifying the EU’s ESG reporting and compliance requirements. The EC published two separate proposals for directives to make...more

ESMA’s 2024 Enforcement Priorities: Spotlight on Sustainability and EU Taxonomy Compliance

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance on 11/15/2024

On 24 October 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA“) released its 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities (“ECEP“) for corporate reporting, drawing particular attention to sustainability and...more

Brussels Regulatory Brief: May 2023

K&L Gates LLP on 6/7/2023

ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - New Dawn Raids in the Luxury and Fashion Sector in the European Union - On 18 April 2023, the European Commission (Commission) conducted unannounced inspections (i.e., dawn raids) at the premises...more

EU Corporate Sustainability reporting: impact on non-EU entities

Hogan Lovells on 11/28/2022

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, recently adopted by the European Parliament, introduces more detailed sustainability reporting obligations for certain categories of undertakings. Third country entities...more

SCOTUS: Accessing Private Database for Improper Purpose Not Violation of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

ArentFox Schiff on 7/20/2021

SCOTUS: Accessing Private Database for Improper Purpose Not Violation of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. In a recent Supreme Court case, Van Buren v. United States, the Court narrowed the applicability of the Computer Fraud...more

Privacy Update: Corporate Boards - Don’t Underestimate Your Role in Data Security Oversight

ArentFox Schiff on 5/20/2021

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to put emphasis on the importance of corporate board involvement in privacy and data security. Corporate Boards: Don’t Underestimate Your Role in Data Security Oversight - The...more

Brussels Regulatory Brief: March 2021

K&L Gates LLP on 3/31/2021

ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The European Commission Opens a New Investigation in the Pharma Sector - On 4 March 2021, the European Commission (Commission) has opened a formal investigation into alleged misuses of patent...more

How Green Are You? EU Proposes Climate-Related Update to Guidelines on Non-Financial Reporting

Jones Day on 3/18/2019

The Situation: The European Union continues to roll out its Action Plan for Financing Sustainable Growth with its latest proposal concerning climate-related disclosures and the European Commission's launch of a public...more

Green Buildings: The Epicenter of Responsible Investing, ESG Disclosure Requirements and Financial Incentives

Jones Day on 2/28/2019

Energy-positive buildings are a hot topic in the next wave in Environmental, Social and Governance investing, in anticipation of the EU directive which will require that all new projects built are "nearly zero energy" as from...more

Consultation Launched on Corporate Social Responsibility

Latham & Watkins LLP on 2/18/2016

The European Commission is currently consulting on how large public-interest entities should disclose environmental and other non-financial information, as required by Directive 2014/95/EU Corporate Social Responsibility...more

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