10/03/2022
South Korean firms to build green energy hub in Australia
The project was proposed by the Han-Ho Hydrogen consortium made up of Korea Zinc and its Australian unit Ark Energy, and Korean firms Hanwha Impact and SK Gas.
Planet SOS
09/21/2022
Dentons advises Tion Renewables on long-term PPA with Saint-Gobain in Poland
Under the terms of the contract, 100 percent of the electricity produced by Tion’s wind farms will be sold on the market
09/16/2022
Withers secures first green loan in Japan for AirTrunk
The facility is the first data centre green loan in Japan and will be used to finance the development of Airtrunk’s newest hyperscale data centre in Tokyo.
08/30/2022
Allens commits to halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
The firm is one of only 28 Australian-based organisations, and the only Australian-based law firm, to have a near-term science-based emissions reduction target approved by the SBTi.
08/29/2022
International climate agreements prompt increase in green arbitrations
The above arbitrations illustrate the wide range of disputes that can arise between states, between states and investors and between commercial parties in relation to green technology and the impacts of climate change.
08/25/2022
In ESG Investor, James Thomas comments on the importance of proxy advice when deciding proposal outcomes
It’s hard to know whether the 2020 or the 2022 amendments strike the right balance between companies and proxy advisors
08/19/2022
Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF)
There are three working groups: 1) data, disclosure and metrics, 2) scenario analysis, and 3) the transition to net zero.
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.
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