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EC adopts recommendation on a voluntary sustainability reporting standard for SMEs

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The European Commission (EC) has adopted a recommendation on a voluntary sustainability reporting standard for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The recommendation serves as an interim measure ahead of a formal...more

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Omnibus - EU Council Signs Off On Its CSRD And CSDDD Negotiating Position

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After a number of rounds of drafts, the EU Council has signed off on its position regarding the revisions to CSRD and CSDDD brought about by the Omnibus....more

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Colombia emite nuevo informe de la Superintendencia de Sociedades

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La Superintendencia de Sociedades de Colombia, el 14 de marzo de 2025, emitió una circular externa encargada de integrar las disposiciones de presentación de los informes 75, 58 y 67, así como de la adición del Informe 08 –...more

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The EU ‘Stops the Clock’ on the CSRD: What You Need to Know

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On 16 April 2025, the so-called 'Stop the Clock' Directive was published. It postpones the application dates of certain provisions contained in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ('CSRD') and the Corporate...more

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EU Adopts ESG Ratings Regulation: Strengthening Transparency and Reliability in Sustainable Finance

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On 19 November 2024, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the new ESG Ratings Regulation (the “Regulation”), following a proposal from the European Commission on 13 June 2023 and an agreement with the European...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Preparing for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

What is the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive? The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) is a pivotal European Union directive that mandates human rights and environmental due diligence...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU Deforestation Regulation: What Do Companies Need To Do To Prepare?

On 29 June 2023, the EU’s new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 restricting sale in the EU of products that may cause deforestation or the degradation of forests (EUDR) entered into force. The EUDR is expected to have global...more

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Client Alert: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Five Key Questions Answered

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On April 24, 2024, the European Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). The directive, which must be formally endorsed by the Council of the European Union (EU) before officially...more

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Crosscurrents—European Union Fails to Pass Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & SEC Bails on Scope 3 Requirements

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Introduction - With the adoption by 196 parties of the Paris Agreement in December 2015, legally binding international climate change arrived. The Paris Agreement requires increasingly aggressive five-year cycles climate...more

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Directors' Liabilities in Europe: a multi-jurisdiction survey on current set of rules and best practices

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Directors’ duties and liabilities have always been at the forefront of corporate governance. It has become a hot topic in the wake of new regulations in the field of sustainability, which directly impact directors’...more

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International News: Spotlight on ESG, Impact & Sustainability

ESG is understood to be an acronym for “environmental, social and governance,” but the term can be challenging because it’s used to describe similar but distinct communities of practice, including corporate social...more

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Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — November 2022

Regulatory Developments. During the past month, there have been two notable developments in connection with the SEC’s proposed climate disclosures rule — “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for...more

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New Corporate Governance Code for Italian Equity-Listed Issuers

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The four-pronged Code aims to encourage issuers in Italy to focus on long-term sustainability and engagement. A new edition of the Corporate Governance Code was released on 31 January 2020. The new Code focuses on four...more

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