04/04/2022
US SEC Includes “Greenwashing” in Its Examination Priorities for the First Time
These and other ESG-related concerns were outlined by the Division in an April 9, 2021, Risk Alert.
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04/04/2022
Bird & Bird's Energy & Utilities Sector Group is once again named global leader in Clean Energy
The team was the most active law firm in 2021, advising on 97 total clean energy M&A deals.
03/31/2022
EU challenges UK in WTO dispute over renewables support
The EU said that this unfairly disadvantages EU businesses and constitutes a breach of WTO rules.
03/30/2022
White & Case advises on issuance of green bonds
Both tranches were issued as green bonds under the Green Bond Framework of E.ON SE.
03/30/2022
Shoosmiths Signs Green Pledge for Sustainable Arbitration Law
The law firm has signed the Green Pledge to demonstrate its commitment to reducing energy consumption and waste
03/29/2022
SEC Proposes Comprehensive Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
It bears emphasizing at the outset that the sheer length and complexity of the proposed rules, if ultimately adopted in their current form, can be expected to impose significant disclosure burdens
03/24/2022
Moving beyond regulation to ESG implementation – considerations for APAC asset managers in 2022
The net zero finance initiatives have also gained traction.
03/23/2022
What measures does the draft law on Creation and Growth of Companies bring in?
This amendment entails the elimination of the successive incorporation regime
03/21/2022
Allen & Overy advises on Green Covered Bond
The bond issue should be seen in the context of Banco BPM’s ESG Framework.
03/20/2022
Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy
How the Environment Agency uses its enforcement and sanctioning powers to secure compliance with laws that protect the environment.
03/15/2022
EBA publishes report on green securitisations
This report is one of several regulatory works that are currently being developed in the area of sustainable securitisations, which also include the EBA Report on the prudential treatment of ESG exposure.
03/14/2022
ESG and Offshore Fund Governance
Fund domicile is a critical issue when it comes to assuring robust governance of a fund vehicle.
03/11/2022
UK set to miss net zero targets, reports conclude
The Lords called for the “urgent establishment” of a ‘transformation taskforce’ within government to set out a clear roadmap for the development and implementation of energy policies, and act as a coordinator and monitor of progres
03/11/2022
Vietnam seeks international support to meet COP26 energy commitments
The MoIT said solar power would account for 25% of total electricity generation in the 2031-2045 period.
03/02/2022
ESG in finance transactions: an offshore legal perspective
Market participants almost certainly drove this increase because they recognised that implementing a sound ESG strategy facilitates access to new pools of capital and opportunities to lock-in favourable pricing.
02/28/2022
Human Rights and the Environment — EU publishes draft Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
The Draft Directive also provides a mechanism for sanctions to be imposed for non-compliance with the due diligence obligations and provides for director responsibility and accountability in relation to a company’s HREDD programme.
02/24/2022
EU proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
A potential game changer for sustainable business in the EU
02/24/2022
White House Announces New Initiatives and Guidance on Clean Energy Transition
CCUS and clean hydrogen will play a significant role in the Administration’s efforts to address hard-to-decarbonize industries to promote clean US manufacturing.
02/20/2022
The Open Protocol’s New Crypto and ESG Requirements: Are You Ready?
The current case in point is the October 5, 2021 announcement that effective April 1, 2022
02/18/2022
Professional skills set out for roles in sustainable finance in Singapore
The sustainable finance technical skills and competencies (SF TSCs) are part of the IBF skills framework