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New corporate responsibility rules for EU companies

The Directive will be enforced through administrative supervision and civil liability.

Sustainability-Linked Lending and the future

The first in a series of articles exploring, across various sectors, the trajectory of the ESG or sustainability-linked lending market and the challenges to be overcome and opportunities that may arise

Investing in tomorrow: Issue 2

When it comes to ESG, actions can take many forms and there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach.

K&L Gates Adds Four Partner, Multi Office Premier Renewable Energy Team

We are pleased to continue building on our firm’s recent strategic growth by bolstering our already strong capabilities in the renewable energy secto

Ogier wins recognition for ESG consulting services at Magic Circle Awards 2022

"Our team is working with our clients to support this need and to help implement these objectives in practice.”

ESG Investing – High Court provides welcomed clarity for charity trustees in Butler-Sloss

They wished to exclude investments that are not aligned with the agreement, even if the financial returns may not be maximised as a result.

Guernsey proposes world's first Natural Capital Fund regime

To be designated a Natural Capital Fund, funds will be required to set and monitor targets aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Linklaters advises Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board on partnership with Corio

Ontario Teachers’ and Corio will look to explore opportunities to expand the partnership through the creation or acquisition of new projects.

Linklaters advises on sustainability-linked financing

Sustainability-linked loan is a form of financing that includes additional commitments of the borrower towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets.

Maples Group Finance Team Support US$344 Million Green Bond Issuance

Orrick acted as US counsel for Ygrene.

Greenwashing: Exploring the Risks of Misleading Environemental Marketing in the UK, Canada, France and Singapore

The law also provides for a name and shame mechanism through which a Court may order that its decision be communicated to the public by any means.

Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance advises on US$240 million sustainability-linked loan

This is the first financing deal of its kind in the tank leasing industry

Reporting and Monitoring for ESG

Most ESG reporting is still qualitative.

Data trusts and the road to net zero

The project owner or promoter can use the output from the data trust to agree carbon reduction agreements with the supply chain and occupiers, in line with net zero targets.

Western Australia to target renewables with new land tenure legislation

The Bill is significant to those considering developing, funding, or investing in renewable energy and hydrogen projects in WA.

The risks and rewards of collaboration in green technology

‘Green technology’ refers to environment friendly or clean technology, as well as products and innovative devices used in environmental science, green chemistry, monitoring, promoting sustainability and conserving the environment.

The risks and rewards of collaboration in green technology

Technologies that might not traditionally be considered to be ‘green’ can become so when combined with other technologies and this is where collaboration can come into its own.

EU Issues Call for Evidence on the ESG Ratings Market

The Call for Evidence is one of a number of measures the EU is taking as it aims to strengthen the reliability of ESG ratings.

Dentons Provided Legal Services for the International Hydrogen Energy Center, Contributing to Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutralization

Relying on the hydrogen energy industry chain developed by Tsinghua R&D Institute

EU wants businesses to provide better product sustainability information

The Commission's proposals will next be discussed in the Council and the European Parliament.

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