03/09/2023
Trustees – Go green or go home
Ethical and moral considerations include objectives such as promoting human rights, pursuing animal protection or investing in climate action.
Planet SOS
03/09/2023
George Raine Shares Insight Into ESG Efforts in Asset Management
It’s “prompting asset managers to not over-promise,” he said.
03/07/2023
Latham & Watkins Advises Vistra in Acquisition of Energy Harbor
Multidisciplinary deal team represents the Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company in transaction creating a zero-carbon generation and retail platform.
03/06/2023
Asian ESG debt markets take a breath after record run
Although ESG and green debt activity in Asia may have slowed somewhat in 2022, it is now an established feature of the market
03/01/2023
UK hydrogen safety law: the developing framework
This seems to be based on media reporting and striking images of high profile safety incidents often from decades ago.
02/28/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills advises syndicate of banks on first of its kind portfolio financing of battery energy storage system.
It is the first stand-alone battery storage project in Taiwan that is not linked to a power generation plant.
02/24/2023
Investment will flow from nature-related disclosures, says Glen
The design of the TNFD framework is being based closely on the existing framework for climate-related disclosures developed by the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
02/23/2023
‘Exciting’ plan to pay Australian renewables providers for stable electricity supply
As part of its legislated target of net zero emissions by 2050, the Australian government is targeting a 43% reduction on 2005 level by 2030.
02/20/2023
Four Jones Day partners among Lawdragon's "Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law"
The guide honors "attorneys who specialize in protecting the environment, helping companies enhance sustainability and litigating the most pressing natural resource battles.
02/13/2023
ESG: FCA opens discussion on governance, incentives and competence
The FCA has opened a discussion with the financial services industry, seeking views on firms’ sustainability-related governance, incentives, and competence.
02/09/2023
Northern Ireland urgently needs formal route to market for renewable energy
Murphy said the consultation was “a welcome first step”, warning that the design of the scheme “will be crucial to deliver the required investment” needed for net zero.
02/03/2023
There is no turning back for the global energy transition
Ambitious net-zero targets will unquestionably be the biggest catalyst for M&A in the energy sector for years to come
01/27/2023
UK ‘green’ claims probe should spur governance rethink, says expert
The CMA said the FMCG sector is worth more than £130 billion annually.
01/19/2023
Calls grow for UK net zero tax review following Skidmore report
Skidmore recommended that any such review of tax policy is completed by the end of this year.
01/16/2023
Net zero dubbed ‘growth opportunity of the 21st century’ in UK Skidmore review
The wide-ranging report also acknowledged the role for nature-based solutions in delivering net zero
01/16/2023
The Energy Transition | UK government outlines reforms to Capacity Market
Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.
01/13/2023
Allen & Overy advises on the first systemic retail public offering in Italy of sustainability-linked bond by Eni
The Bond will have 5-year maturity starting from February 10, 2023 for a maximum aggregate amount of EUR1 billion.
01/13/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills Advices EDF Pulse Ventures On Its Investment In Bezero Carbon
The company is the leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and it partners with start-ups, corporations and universities to develop and deliver competitive solutions that successfully result in sustainable growth and climate protection.
01/09/2023
More pace needed on transition, lest net zero become another missed target
Given that the net zero journey is supposed to include 50GW of offshore wind by 2030, and we are currently standing at around 11GW, it’s a long way off.
12/27/2022
Businesses need more clarity on UK hydrogen priorities, say MPs
It said hydrogen has “unique features as a means of energy storage, since as a clean-burning gas it can be transported through existing infrastructure and stored safely for long periods of time, if necessary”.