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Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green and Social Responsibility Claims

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In recent years, legislative initiatives have increasingly reflected the green agenda and sustainability objectives of the European Commission (the Commission)....more

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Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - February 2025

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US formally submits notification of withdrawal from Paris Agreement. On January 27, 2025, Dorothy Camille Shea, the US acting ambassador to the United Nations, submitted a notification of withdrawal from the Paris Agreement...more

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Navigating the Evolving Era of Greenwashing Regulations in the Fashion Industry

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In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The fashion industry – from luxury to high street brands to online fast fashion retailers – as a significant...more

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June 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australia and EU Enter Into Critical and Strategic Minerals Partnership - On 28 May 2024, Australia and the European Union (EU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a bilateral partnership to...more

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All Washed Up - What Are the Risks for Firms That Won’t Show Greenwashing the Red Card?

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In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in green products and the promotion of sustainable objectives across the financial services industry. For example, we have seen much discussion of green loans, green...more

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UK FCA’s new package of sustainability disclosure requirements, labelling rules and anti-greenwashing rule

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The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new package of sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) and investment labelling rules is a key pillar of the UK government’s efforts to introduce an economy-wide SDR regime. All...more

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Green Is the New Black: UK and EU entities are ramping up anti-greenwashing activity - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 25

While climate change and sustainability are important across all parts of society, the UK government and European Commission (EC) are tackling these social issues head on, with a particular focus on the fashion and retail...more

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EU Proposes New Rules to Combat Greenwashing

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On March 22, 2023, the European Commission published its proposed Directive on Green Claims. The proposal is the latest EU initiative to take aim at the practice of greenwashing, which the Commission found was misleading for...more

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European Commission moves forward in efforts to promote product repairability and tackle greenwashing

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On 22 March 2023, the European Commission put forward two proposals which share a common objective: the promotion of sustainable consumption. The Right to Repair Directive will make it more attractive for consumers to have...more

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NGOs Urge EC Not to Label Certain Agriculture and Livestock Practices as Sustainable

On March 8, 2023, 25 organizations wrote to the European Commission concerning its treatment of agriculture in the forthcoming Taxonomy Delegated Act, urging them to follow the advice published by their own expert group. The...more

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Corporate Sustainability Reporting: New EU rules for large companies and listed SMEs

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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 16 December 2022, having been formally adopted by the European Parliament and Council of the European...more

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ESG Market Alert – November 2022

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In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: The expanding scope of EU rules on ESG disclosures; FRC Lab launches project on...more

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The Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels Rules: Tougher ESG Standards for UK Private Fund Managers

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​​​​​​​In our previous client alert, FCA ESG Rules: The Next Deadline for UK Private Fund Managers, we noted the likely expansion of the Environmental, Social, and Governance Sourcebook (ESG Rules) of the UK Financial Conduct...more

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Guide to the ESGI

The ESG Index (ESGI) represents the three key spheres that encompass responsible investments (or “green investments”)—Environmental, Social, and Governance. The responsible investments market has been rapidly gaining momentum...more

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It’s Not Easy Being Green: Companies Need to Be Careful Making Sustainability and Green Claims Without Substantiation

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In an attempt to align with their clients’ values, a growing number of businesses are selling products that are “ethically” sourced or “sustainable.” Both the US and the EU have started to monitor such claims and take...more

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