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EFRAG launch consultation on simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability...

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On 31 July 2025, EFRAG launched its 60-day consultation on the Exposure Drafts of the revised and simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (“ESRS”) for those reporting under the Corporate Sustainability...more

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Review of the EU Merger Guidelines - The First Step

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The European Commission has launched a public consultation seeking feedback on its ongoing review of the 20+-year-old EU merger guidelines....more

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European Commission invites business to input on a "comprehensive and ambitious" review of its Merger Guidelines

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The European Commission has launched a public consultation of its Horizontal and Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. Framed as a "comprehensive and ambitious" review, the Commission is exploring how to incorporate wider policy...more

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European Commission Adopts the European Sustainability Reporting Standards

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The adoption of the standards marks a key milestone for reporting under the CSRD. On 31 July 2023, the European Commission (Commission) adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), following a four...more

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European Commission Eases Requirements in European Sustainability Reporting Standards Consultation

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The Commission issued its formal consultation on the ESRS with a number of proposed changes. On 9 June 2023, the European Commission (Commission) issued its formal consultation on the European Sustainability Reporting...more

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European Commission Consults on Further EU Taxonomy Environmental Objectives

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The Commission is also consulting on proposed targeted amendments to the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and on the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act. On 5 April 2023 the European Commission opened a consultation on its...more

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ESAs propose adjustments to the EU SFDR rules

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On 12 April 2023, the European Banking Authority, European Securities and Markets Authority and European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (the ESAs) published a joint consultation paper on a review of the...more

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6 Sustainability Takeaways in EU Antitrust & Regulatory - December 2022

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Latham lawyers highlight key takeaways and developments in the sustainability space from the second half of the year. ...more

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ESG: EU's Proposal on Corporate and Supply Chain Due Diligence

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On 23 February 2022, the European Commission (“Commission”) adopted a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“Proposed Directive”) laying down new obligations for large companies to ensure that their...more

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ESMA Consults on ESG-Related Amendments to Its Suitability Guidelines

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Proposed changes seek to reflect the integration of sustainability considerations into MiFID II. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is consulting on updates to its Guidelines on the MiFID II suitability...more

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European Commission Launches Public Consultation on EU Chemicals Legislation

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The Commission plans to adopt a proposal for a revised Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals in the last quarter of 2022. On 20 January 2022, the European Commission...more

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New Global Initiatives Aim to Consolidate Climate and Sustainable Finance Standards

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The SBTi’s standard aims to clarify the target for net zero emissions, whilst the Common Ground Taxonomy indicates China-EU cooperation on sustainable finance issues. Last month, the Science Based Targets initiative...more

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EBA Consults on Prudential Disclosures on ESG Risks

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The EBA consultation paper calls for the implementation of a Green Asset Ratio to measure banks’ sustainability performance. Regulators and sustainability-conscious investors increasingly expect banking institutions in...more

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