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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

Appleby celebrates sizeable reduction in carbon emissions

Appleby’s sustainability efforts extend beyond solely reducing its carbon footprint.

UK offshore wind projects get customs duty boost

The result was that Nexans’ cable fell into a category of goods to which a 0% UK customs duty rate applies.

EPC contractors must manage risk when supporting Qatar’s energy transition

The various energy and clean tech projects that Qatar is investing in provide excellent opportunities for EPC contractors.

Herbert Smith Freehills and Carbon13 partnership

Herbert Smith Freehills will join other industry players supporting Carbon13's initiatives

Renewables ‘project economics’ receive UK auction boost

Businesses successful in the auction are invited to conclude CfDs with the government.

South Korea’s new offshore wind roadmap to enhance renewable energy efforts

The publication is part of the second phase of the South Korean government’s broader strategy to expand renewable energy

Terna Energy Trading doo v Revolut Ltd: A further legal development in the context of push payment fraud

Revolut sought reverse summary judgment/ strike out of the unjust enrichment claim on two grounds

A&O Shearman helps pave the way towards a mandatory emissions trading scheme in Japan

The objective of the Japanese government is to turn what is currently a voluntary emissions trading scheme into a mandatory scheme in the coming years as part of the GX strategy, through passing a series of new legislations.

What is impact, anyway? Growing demand for sustainability investment

Once private investors have made the decision to enter the impact space, they do find it rewarding despite the challenges.

Decarbonisation research programme underscores Singapore’s net zero plans

For Singapore, tackling its reliance on natural gas for its electricity generation will be critical to the country’s energy transition goals.

ESG need not be a blocker to sound export finance

The idea that finance should be a driver of positive social and environmental outcomes is not new.

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