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Japan sets out ambitious energy investment plans in move towards sustainability

The annual target is set at 10 million tonnes.

Australia's energy transition: capitalising on global investment shifts post-US election

An increasingly complex global environment

Carbon capture and hydrogen ‘essential’ to achieve UK’s net-zero commitments

The CCC said that this would be an “ambitious” target, reflecting the importance of the task, but a deliverable one, provided action is taken rapidly.

Ireland’s renewable heat obligation can fuel its biomethane sector

The RHO is set to be the main support mechanism for the emerging anaerobic digestion sector in Ireland.

Climate ‘fundamentals’ should guide net zero action amidst change, say experts

Watson and Wetzer were commenting in the aftermath of a recent event hosted by Pinsent Masons in partnership with Wood Mackenzie, where those issues dominated discussion.

First stage of Queensland windfarm planning amendments comes into effect

The current reforms only apply to wind farm projects, but it is expected that a similar approach will be implemented for solar farms in the future.

S&P Global Article Cites Ropes & Gray Half-Yearly Asset Management ESG Roundup

The article notes that Ropes & Gray predicts another wave of bills will be introduced in this Congress

New Queensland state government intervenes on proposed wind projects

One of the LNP’s election promises was that it would “ensure renewable energy projects are impact assessable with approval processes consistent with other land uses like mining”.

Ropes & Gray Powers All 14 Offices with 100% Renewable Energy Via Energy Credits

In accomplishing this feat, Ropes & Gray can claim 100% renewable electricity use for its office space in 2024.

Planning reforms promote renewables projects in England

The government has set the minimum generation capacity that solar projects have to meet to be in-scope of the NSIPs consenting regime at 100MW

Allens advises Endeavour Energy on $1bn dual-tranche sustainability-linked loan

'We are pleased to have advised longstanding client Endeavour Energy on a successful transaction.'

Contractualising’ climate and sustainability no longer optional in 2025

Many banks and asset managers have made commitments to abate their ‘financed emissions’

Ropes & Gray Attorneys Discuss ESG Policies Post-Election in Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence

Regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, employment litigation partner Doug Brayley said that he expects “executive orders over the topics that the executive has the most direct control over

Climate change: Shell acquitted, but emissions must be reduced

Hand in glove are the consequent and crucial implications regarding the discretionary power of directors to decide on the corporate interest

Dentons advises on project development and financing of solar power projects portfolio in Azerbaijan

The financing agreements were signed on the sidelines of COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Ropes & Gray Issues State ESG Update and Analysis for Asset Managers and Financial Institutions

The first part of this paper includes a roundup of Ropes & Gray thought leadership covering a variety of state ESG-related topics published in 2024.

Businesses could face ESG uncertainty under Trump presidency

Businesses operating in the US could also be impacted by the CSRD even if they are not directly in-scope of the regime, Watson said.

ESG bond issuance surpasses $800bn as momentum builds for sustainable debt

Government issuance dominated activity across green, social and sustainability use-of-proceeds bonds, as sovereign borrowing aims to address urgent environmental and social challenges.

UK and Welsh government water commission must help end sector ‘doom loop’

The UK government has also introduced into parliament the Water (Special Measures) Bill

Baker McKenzie and WBCSD Launch Senior Leader Toolkit to Accelerate Strategic Investment in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Offtake

The toolkit is the culmination of extensive interviews and workshops conducted by WBCSD and Baker McKenzie throughout 2023 and 2024

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