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World court: states have climate obligations under international law

The ICJ’s intervention is the latest by a court amidst increasing focus on states’ climate-related obligations by international courts.

Capacity Investment Scheme streamlined by Australia federal government

Bowen acknowledged that while the Capacity Investment Scheme provides industry investment certainty, the sector still faces challenges in relation to social licenses

Philippines offshore wind auction to boost development and investor confidence

If successful, GEA-5 is expected to unlock billions of dollars in investment, create thousands of green jobs, and position the Philippines as a regional leader in offshore wind.

Climate litigation hit top courts worldwide in 2024

The latest edition of an annual report on climate litigation by the Grantham Research Institute has identified a noticeable broadening in the types of businesses being targeted, and that many cases are now reaching the highest courts.

Ireland’s renewable transport fuel policy provides some clarity for providers and investors

The policy includes the renewable transport fuel obligation (RTFO), a legal requirement for fuel suppliers to blend a certain percentage of renewable fuels into their products.

Net zero-aligned UK transition plan duties consulted on

Many businesses already develop and disclose their own climate-related transition plans

Who will lead the charge on hotel sustainability in uncertain times?

Even as regulatory frameworks such as the Energy Performance Buildings Directive and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards gain traction, many developers

Irish energy developers and investors must review ORESS Tonn Nua terms

The auction will operate under a two-way contract for difference mechanism

Considerable investment required to achieve Victoria’s renewable goals

The draft plan, released by VicGrid, offers insight into future renewable energy projects

Baker McKenzie advises Rubicon Carbon on its Nature-based Carbon Removal Credits Agreement with Microsoft

The Baker McKenzie team was led by Global Chair of the Firm’s Climate Change Group, Andrew Hedges

How legal contract management tech can support supply chain due diligence

Sustainability provisions can include contractual representations across a wide range of topics

Report shows biggest trading year by volume for Australian carbon credits

Failure to comply with requirements to manage excess emissions will result in enforcement action by the CER.

Renewables drive anticipated in Germany

Both the federal government and the state governments in Germany will be entitled to make use of the special fund.

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

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