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ESG and Offshore Fund Governance

Fund domicile is a critical issue when it comes to assuring robust governance of a fund vehicle.

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

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.

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.

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.

EU proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

A potential game changer for sustainable business in the EU

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.

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

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

EU plans to label natural gas and nuclear ‘green' ‘reflect Asia position’

The Commission said it would include certain gas and nuclear power activities as ‘transitional activities’.

Vietnam Releases Guidance on Implementation of COP26 Commitments

The Ministry of National Resources and Environment (MONRE) has been tasked with coordinating this inter-ministerial effort.

ESMA Prioritises the Fight Against Greenwashing in its New Sustainable Finance Roadmap

ESMA has already embarked on the first Roadmap activities to ensure it can deliver on its ambitious plans.

Into 2022: tomorrow never comes, that’s why you should Perform Today

The Greatest Wave of Investment Democratisation

South Korea Opens Door for Direct PPAs for Renewable Projects

These amendments to the Electric Utility Act are therefore a potential game changer for the renewables sector

California Senate Passes Broad GHG Emissions Reporting Requirements

If adopted, the Senate bill would require large US companies doing business in California to report Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions as of January 2024.

EU “Fit for 55”: Decarbonising Gas Markets

European gas market regulation has remained largely unchanged since 2009

Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures for large companies

Final regulations apply to financial years starting on or after 6 April 2022.

Shoosmiths releases 2022 United Nations Global Compact report

We are indebted to the many colleagues who are instrumental in shaping and delivering our ESG commitments

ESMA letter to co-legislators on proposed EU Green Bond Standard

The EU GBS envisages that external reviewers providing services to issuers of EU green bonds must be registered with and supervised by ESMA.

Green tech firms ‘should share innovations for greater good’

Writing for World Intellectual Property Review, Wyn Davies said that the response of the scientific community to coronavirus had provided a useful blueprint for effective action against climate change.

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