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Businesses could face ESG uncertainty under Trump presidency

Businesses operating in the US could also be impacted by the CSRD even if they are not directly in-scope of the regime, Watson said.

ESG bond issuance surpasses $800bn as momentum builds for sustainable debt

Government issuance dominated activity across green, social and sustainability use-of-proceeds bonds, as sovereign borrowing aims to address urgent environmental and social challenges.

UK and Welsh government water commission must help end sector ‘doom loop’

The UK government has also introduced into parliament the Water (Special Measures) Bill

Baker McKenzie and WBCSD Launch Senior Leader Toolkit to Accelerate Strategic Investment in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Offtake

The toolkit is the culmination of extensive interviews and workshops conducted by WBCSD and Baker McKenzie throughout 2023 and 2024

Appleby celebrates sizeable reduction in carbon emissions

Appleby’s sustainability efforts extend beyond solely reducing its carbon footprint.

UK offshore wind projects get customs duty boost

The result was that Nexans’ cable fell into a category of goods to which a 0% UK customs duty rate applies.

EPC contractors must manage risk when supporting Qatar’s energy transition

The various energy and clean tech projects that Qatar is investing in provide excellent opportunities for EPC contractors.

Herbert Smith Freehills and Carbon13 partnership

Herbert Smith Freehills will join other industry players supporting Carbon13's initiatives

Renewables ‘project economics’ receive UK auction boost

Businesses successful in the auction are invited to conclude CfDs with the government.

South Korea’s new offshore wind roadmap to enhance renewable energy efforts

The publication is part of the second phase of the South Korean government’s broader strategy to expand renewable energy

Terna Energy Trading doo v Revolut Ltd: A further legal development in the context of push payment fraud

Revolut sought reverse summary judgment/ strike out of the unjust enrichment claim on two grounds

A&O Shearman helps pave the way towards a mandatory emissions trading scheme in Japan

The objective of the Japanese government is to turn what is currently a voluntary emissions trading scheme into a mandatory scheme in the coming years as part of the GX strategy, through passing a series of new legislations.

What is impact, anyway? Growing demand for sustainability investment

Once private investors have made the decision to enter the impact space, they do find it rewarding despite the challenges.

Decarbonisation research programme underscores Singapore’s net zero plans

For Singapore, tackling its reliance on natural gas for its electricity generation will be critical to the country’s energy transition goals.

ESG need not be a blocker to sound export finance

The idea that finance should be a driver of positive social and environmental outcomes is not new.

Baker McKenzie Publishes Annual Sustainability Report 2024

Baker McKenzie is a longstanding active participant of the UN Global Compact

DLA Piper's renewable finance expert Rachel Brown named top dealmaker

Rachel is known for her ability to provide commercial and pragmatic advice on complex transactions.

A legal look at EU plans to end ECT investment protection for Russia and Belarus

It also provides investors with a right to seek damages through international arbitration where host government actions violate the minimum standards set out in the treaty.

Climate litigation remains a major risk for UK businesses, says Grantham report

Businesses should take note of the report’s particularly striking finding that a high proportion – over 70% - of greenwashing claims are successful.

Consent granted for three major solar farm projects in England

All three projects qualify as ‘nationally significant infrastructure projects’ (NSIPs) as it is envisaged that each solar farm will generate more than 50MW of power once constructed.

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