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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

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’

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