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UK Government consults on measures to support UK sustainable finance

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The UK Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has published a series of three consultations on proposals to help UK-regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop climate transition plans. The...more

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UK consultation: Exposure draft of UK Sustainability Reporting Standards: UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2

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On 25 June 2025, the UK Department for Business and Trade published a consultation on the exposure draft of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards: UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2. The consultation seeks views on draft UK...more

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EU Commission Abandons Anti-Greenwashing Law

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On June 20, 2025, the EU Commission announced that, following pressure from conservative lawmakers, it would withdraw new legislation targeting greenwashing. Specifically, the Green Claims Directive--which would compel...more

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New York Passes on Mandatory Sustainability Reporting

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New York has failed to adopt climate reporting requirements in the 2025 legislative session, according to Forbes. ...more

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European Commission Adopts Much-Anticipated Omnibus Package Aimed at Simplifying Various Sustainability Regulations

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On February 26, 2025, the Commission announced that it has adopted a new omnibus package of proposals designed to “simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity.” Commission President...more

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Ontario Court of Appeal Orders Rehearing of Environmental Charter Challenge

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In Mathur v Ontario, 2024 ONCA 762, the Court of Appeal for Ontario held that Ontario’s Cap and Trade Cancellation Act (CTCA) was a voluntary assumption by the provincial government to combat climate change and, thus,...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — December 2024

Coming up on a month since the presidential election, some things are starting to become clearer, though many questions remain. We will release a Viewpoints article in the next week that will be a more in-depth assessment of...more

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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

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ESG - US State-Level Developments for Private Capital and Financial Institutions

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Private capital providers, investors, asset managers, and financial institutions will likely continue to face a fragmented regulatory landscape on ESG matters. Various US states have taken and continue to take action on...more

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Australia's Climate Disclosure Regime Moves Closer to Implementation Beginning 1 January 2025

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On 27 March 2024, Australia's climate disclosure regime moved a significant step closer to implementation, with the federal government's introduction of proposed legislation into Parliament. Any organisations with a presence...more

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EU Seeks to Supercharge Sustainable Battery Investment

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The EU has implemented a range of measures to promote the sustainability and competitiveness of the battery value chain. Batteries play a crucial role across key sectors of the global economy and society, helping to...more

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Washington Energy & Sustainability Update - April 2023

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House Approves Republican Energy Package - Four Democrats joined with all Republicans to approve, in a 225-204 vote, a massive House energy bill on March 30. While the bill will almost certainly not advance in the Senate,...more

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Is Sustainability En Vogue or the Newest Staple? What New York’s Proposed Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act...

In anticipation of New York Fashion Week, lawmakers remind us that this season’s haute couture is not the only thing heating up right now. After years of global warming and environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics...more

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Maryland Senate Proposes Bill To Foreclose New Fossil Fuel Hookups Starting In 2023

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The Maryland State Senate introduced a bill that will prohibit all new buildings from using natural gas or heating oil beginning in 2023, as well as place other restrictions on replacing heating systems in older buildings. If...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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UK Welcomes Formation of International Sustainability Standards Board

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The government also introduced transition plan requirements for companies to meet the UK’s 2050 net zero target. On 3 November 2021, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation Trustees Chair, Erkki...more

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6 Sustainability Takeaways in EU Antitrust & Regulatory

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Delivering the European Green Deal | Fit for 55 package - The European Commission has put forward Fit for 55, a package of legislative proposals to make its policies fit for delivering the updated 2030 greenhouse gas...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates — February 2020

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Congressional activity for January was primarily in the House of Representatives as the Senate conducted the impeachment trial of President Trump. House Democrats Announce New Infrastructure Plan - House Democrats have...more

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Energy & Environment Update - February 2016

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Energy and Climate Debate - The bipartisan Senate energy bill is on hold, following a disagreement over federal aid to address the Flint, Michigan, water crisis. In the meantime, President Obama released his fiscal year...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015 #2

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Energy and Climate Debate - Congress is in recess this week for the Columbus Day holiday, but will return next week with full schedules in both chambers. The House will focus heavily on the leadership race to...more

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Energy & Environment Update - September 2015 #4

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ENERGY AND CLIMATE DEBATE - After a busy week with Yom Kippur and visits from Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Congress is focusing this week on finalizing a continuing resolution and preparing for new...more

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Energy And Environment Update -- June 24, 2013

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In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Department of State; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulation Commission; Government Accountability Office;...more

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