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Ropes & Gray LLP

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Further Changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation are Likely

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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy(a) and wood, as well as many derived products. The Regulation is currently scheduled to apply to operators and traders beginning at...more

IR Global

Staying competitive – How can businesses integrate sustainability into their practices?

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There is a whispered concern in boardrooms around the world about the cost of management time involved in complying with ever evolving sustainability requirements across multiple jurisdictions. The voices of those who shout...more

Hogan Lovells

The path to circularity - Navigating through the EU’s sustainable product regulations on batteries, deforestation, ecodesign,...

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The European Commission's new efforts to boost the EU's competitiveness through the Clean Industrial Deal and sweeping regulatory simplification have garnered significant attention. At the same time, circularity remains a...more

Environmental General Counsel PC

A European Perspective on Sustainability, CSRD, and the Omnibus Package: An Interview with Ferruccio Bongiorni of Studio Bongiorni

Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Ferruccio Bongiorni, Founder and Managing Director of Studio Bongiorni located in Milan, Italy, about sustainability issues...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

The EU’s Proposed Omnibus Package—Sustainability Reporting Simplified

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The past few years have seen concerted efforts — both domestically and globally — advancing the reporting and disclosure of various climate- and sustainability-related metrics by businesses and investors. One of the most...more

K&L Gates LLP

Green, But Lean: EU Eases Sustainability Rules Without Ditching Climate Goals

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On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published the Omnibus Simplification Package, a set of proposals designed to streamline key EU sustainability regulations, eliminate redundancies, and reduce administrative burden...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Now More Than Ever, Supply Chains Demand the Attention of Multinationals’ Boards

Key Points - - New laws in major jurisdictions make it vital that companies examine their supply chains closely for legal vulnerabilities. This entails due diligence on environmental and human rights issues, and compliance...more

NAVEX

Human rights in the Supply Chain – Prioritizing Third-Party Due Diligence and Ongoing Monitoring 

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Thorough third-party due diligence and ongoing monitoring are essential elements of a robust compliance program and help to protect organizations from costly legal repercussions, reputational damage, and major business...more

J.S. Held

2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Global Supply Chain Challenges

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The importance of the global supply chain has never been more apparent since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in worldwide shortages of products and drove prices and inflation skyward. Supply chain disruptions have become the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Current developments in ESG obligations in the EU: Omnibus Regulation and EU Deforestation Regulation

In the EU, the new year brings on the one hand hope for relief regarding ESG reporting and disclosure obligations (I. below). On the other hand, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will create new burdens for many...more

NAVEX

Top 10 Trends Sneak Peek: ESG and Human Rights in the Supply Chains

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On January 29, NAVEX is hosting the Top 10 Trends in Risk and Compliance webinar. This post is a preview of two of the topics covered in the eBook and webinar: the current and expected future state of ESG, and human rights in...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2025

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Through the course of 2024, the development of the ESG and sustainability landscape was dynamic. We anticipate that this dynamism will intensify in 2025, given the implementation and potential amendment of ESG-related...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

How to Comply With the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

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Over the past few months, I have noticed an increase in questions from my U.S. clients that export to countries in the European Union (EU) seeking clarity on their products’ exposure to the new carbon adjustment taxation law...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Are You Tracking Your Packaging Data Yet?

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws represent a pivotal shift in environmental and sustainability compliance, placing the onus of end-of-life product management on Producers, the parties that produce the products...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which came into force on 25 July 2024, represents a significant step by the European Union (EU) to integrate sustainable practices into the core operational...more

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European Commission issues FAQs on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Background of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was entered force on 25 July 2024. The purpose of this Directive is to promote sustainable and...more

DLA Piper

Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - September 2024

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s regular 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

White & Case LLP

Luxury and ESG: Navigating the New EU Legal Landscape in the Fashion and Luxury Goods Industry

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Due to the increased importance of sustainability, environmental protection and social factors in recent years, the luxury industry has found itself at a crossroads of tradition and transformation. Once characterized...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] ESG and Compliance Conference - November 7th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Stay on top of ever-evolving ESG requirements and emerging trends - With the SEC’s newly issued rules surrounding ESG disclosures and the continued growth of regulations rolling out in the EU, Canada, Asia and elsewhere...more

NAVEX

[Virtual Conference] NAVEX Next 2024 - September 19th, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm ET

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13th Annual Risk & Compliance Virtual Conference | Thursday, September 19 - A thriving future begins with smart governance, risk and compliance decision-making today. Join thousands of your peers at this complimentary...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What Companies in Germany Need To Know

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

EFRAG Publishes First Implementation Guidance Documents for CSRD Reporting

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This guidance aims to support the preparation and analysis of reports using the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. On 31 May 2024, EFRAG published the first three Implementation Guidance (IG) documents relating...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Sustainability and Managing 3rd Party Risk

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

K&L Gates LLP

April 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Enforcement Priorities for 2024-2025 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its enforcement and compliance priorities for...more

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EU Parliament Approves Supply Chain Sustainability Rules

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On 24 March 2024, the European Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) with a vote of 374 in favour (compared with 235 votes against and 19 abstentions)....more

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