08/17/2022
Maples Group Launches Industry-Leading ESG Fund Services Solutions
According to Bloomberg, ESG assets under management ("AUM") are on pace to account for nearly US$53 trillion by 2025, one-third of global AUM.
Planet SOS
08/17/2022
ESG considerations in private company M&A transactions
In this article we consider where ESG factors are relevant in private company M&A transactions, how to approach such factors and what can be done in advance of a deal, from the perspective of both a seller and a buyer.
08/12/2022
Advising Eneus Energy on Investment Agreement with Carlyle and GIC
Eneus’ mission is to support the development of the green hydrogen economy.
08/10/2022
HSF Sydney office switches to 100% renewable energy as firm chases net zero global emissions by 2030
The agreement, with wholesale electricity retailer Flow Power, came into effect on 1 July 2022.
08/09/2022
Shoosmiths makes the British Property Federation’s Net Zero Pledge
Shoosmiths has signed the British Property Federation’s (BPF) Net Zero Pledge.
08/09/2022
Ogier advises Excellence Commercial Properties Co Ltd on its US$100 million green bond offering
Excellence Commercial Properties Co Ltd is a leading PRC commercial property developer and operator focusing on the development and operation of large scale urban commercial complexes in premium locations in the PRC, particularly in Shenzhen.
08/03/2022
Herbert Smith Freehills has Advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation
These include companies with low carbon products, technology and services that enable energy efficiency or facilitate the accelerated adoption of low emissions technologies.
07/29/2022
Islanders’ claim highlights climate-related risk facing global businesses
The four islanders are seeking £3,000 each in compensation for what they claim is the damage done to their mental health from the impact rising sea levels has had, and to account for the cost of planting mangroves and installing flood defences to mi
07/27/2022
London Data Charter is key to letting capital ‘recover and thrive’
Drafted by experts at Pinsent Masons and London First last year, the charter encourages signatories to become “a part of London’s data ecosystem” by sharing data.
07/26/2022
The new wave of renewable disputes: How can commercial parties protect themselves?
The substantive areas of disputes risk on renewables projects arise in various ways.
07/25/2022
Singapore climate change research programme to aid adaptation infrastructure planning
Launched by the Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS), the programme is known as the Climate Impact Science Research (CISR) programme.
07/25/2022
Global sustainable bond market raises $442 billion in the first six months of this year with sustainability-linked bonds seeing sharpest growth
Growth of the SLB market has continued into 2022
07/19/2022
The Energy Transition | Net zero reforms and funding for greenhouse gas removal
Ofgem sets out potential net zero reforms
07/18/2022
“Greenwashing” – does your investment really do what it says on the tin?
Regulatory concern about greenwashing is clear.
07/08/2022
UK Government Announces Support for CCUS Development in Energy Security Bill
The announcement underscores the continued focus on carbon capture, utilisation, and storage in UK energy policy in recent years.
07/04/2022
Insight on the Global trends in climate change litigation: 2022 snapshot
This rise reflects both the growing urgency with which wider society views the issues posed by climate change and a changing legal environment.
06/30/2022
MiFID Sustainability Preferences - Putting ESG at the Centre of the Sales Process
The investor may set its own minimum proportion for "sustainable investments" or its own elements to demonstrate that PAIs are being considered.
06/28/2022
Reed Smith publishes report exploring the challenges of achieving a carbon-neutral global economy
Reed Smith is deeply involved in the evolving landscape of the energy industry.
06/23/2022
Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Publishes Provisional Claims Code of Practice
The Claims Code seeks to ensure the integrity of voluntary carbon markets to support achievement of the Paris Agreement goals.
06/22/2022
Bedell Cristin guides investors in US$62 million Kenya solar homes funding
Bedell Cristin team was led by partner Alasdair Hunter who was supported by senior associate Malcolm Ellis and legal assistant Donna Watts.