11/09/2022
Burges Salmon marks 27th UN Climate Change Conference
The firm celebrates its ongoing commitment to the environment and taking positive action on climate change as part of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties
Planet SOS
11/09/2022
Corruption risk in renewables threatens climate action
For renewables companies that fail to properly manage the corruption risk and that fall into the traps laid by those that seek to benefit themselves, there is a risk of cross-border investigations and enforcement action.
11/07/2022
Global climate change efforts ‘on life support’ ahead of COP27
The warning came as delegates from around the world gathered in Sharm El Sheikh to prepare for the start of COP27 on Sunday.
10/31/2022
How green shipping ‘Poseidon Principles’ will impact shipping and offshore wind
The Poseidon Principles, published in 2019, were designed to fill this gap.
10/28/2022
Hogan Lovells client SVEVIND reaches another milestone in the development and implementation of one of the world's largest hydrogen projects
The European project developer SVEVIND has thus reached another milestone in the ongoing project of one of the world's largest industrial plants for the generation of pure green hydrogen.
10/28/2022
Record UK wind generation recorded amidst onshore wind uncertainty
Renewable energy expert Gareth Phillips of Pinsent Masons reflected on the timing of the National Grid announcement that 19.936GW of wind power had been generated for the electricity grid
10/13/2022
The UK’s first electrolytic hydrogen funding allocation round closes to applicants
These measures are intended to accelerate the hydrogen economy by incentivising the production and use of low carbon hydrogen, and producers can apply for funding via electrolytic allocation rounds.
10/04/2022
A&O recognised as Best Law Firm for Commitment to Sustainability
Across the globe, A&O has led efforts to develop policy and practice by assisting derivative trade associations with white papers on emissions allowance trading
10/04/2022
EU vote to ease green hydrogen production rules a welcome move for industry
These ‘additionality’ criteria were intended to prevent the bloc’s existing renewable energy assets from being focused on hydrogen production, rather than on the decarbonisation of Europe.
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.
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.