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Global and Japanese ESG Market and Regulatory Trends in Respect of ESG Risk, Impact and Opportunity Management: Sifting Signal...

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Climate change disclosures have recently become mandatory in Japan, following amendments to the Financial Instruments Exchange Act (FIEA) and the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure on Corporate Affairs. These require...more

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CNBV propone obligaciones en materia de información de sostenibilidad en México

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La Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) de México, el 13 de septiembre de 2024, publicó en el portal de la Comisión Nacional de Mejora Regulatoria (CONAMER) el anteproyecto de la resolución que modifica las...more

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Taxonomía Sostenible de México, sistema de clasificación y guía de actividades sostenibles

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La Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público el 16 de marzo de 2023, publicó la primera edición del reporte de Taxonomía Sostenible de México (la taxonomía). La taxonomía no constituye un documento regulatorio con carácter...more

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The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive – Draft FAQs and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards

The European Union (EU) Commission has published a draft set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the interpretation of certain provisions of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the first set of...more

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The ESMA Sets Out Its Long-term Vision on the Functioning of the Sustainable Finance Framework

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On 24 July 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") published an opinion on the sustainable finance regulatory framework (the "ESMA Opinion"), which outlines the ESMA's long-term vision for the functioning...more

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ESMA’s Long-Term Vision for the Functioning of the Sustainable Finance Framework

On 24 July 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published an opinion (the “Opinion”) outlining its long-term vision for the functioning of the European Union’s sustainable finance framework (the...more

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A New Sustainable Investment Framework for the EU? ESMA’s Latest Opinion

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Those who have had to navigate and consider the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) have faced its challenges and noted its deficiencies. Specifically, these have included data gaps, the SFDR’s use as a...more

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Business & Human Rights: Navigating "Minimum Safeguards" under the EU Taxonomy Regulation

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The EU Taxonomy Regulation (the "Regulation") is a highly complex piece of legislation which sets out a classification framework in order to determine whether an economic activity carried out by an undertaking is...more

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Interinstitutional Committee for the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy Publishes First Regulations

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On  May 3, 2024, the Interinstitutional Committee for the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy (CITSB)—keeping with its goal of coordinating the development of the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy—published its first set of...more

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Cadwalader Climate - May 2024 #2

In this week’s edition, the European Commission contacted 20 airlines requiring them to address potentially misleading or inaccurate green claims. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) launched its digital...more

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Is more regulation the best route to deliver Net Zero?

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How to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy is a hot regulatory topic for most major economies around the world – and is set to continue ascending the agenda in the years to come. As sustainability-related...more

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Taxonomies – why the world needs harmonisation but not uniformity

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Taxonomies will play a critical role in channelling investment towards sustainable activities. But while alignment between frameworks is critical , a one-size-fits-all approach can never be effective....more

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10 lessons in sustainability regulation

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Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more

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Regulation Round Up - December 2023

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Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Key developments in December 2023: 21 December - UK / Swiss Regulatory...more

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Does the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation Really Apply to Third-country Issuers? Presenting the Case for a Narrower Interpretation -...

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The first edition of this paper was published on 22 August 2023. Since that date, the European Commission has finalized its guidance indicating that Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation and the Disclosures Delegated Act apply...more

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EU Council Adopts New European Green Bond Standard

On October 25, 2023, the European Council adopted the European Green Bond Standard (EU GBS), a new voluntary regime for green bonds that aims to solidify the EU's position as a leader in sustainable finance, reduce...more

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Green Taxonomy Developments in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Following the lead of the European Union's taxonomy, Latin American and Caribbean ("LAC") countries are developing their own green taxonomies, seeking facilitation of capital flows toward sustainable activities and assets and...more

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ESG update: Australia

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In Australia, heightened enforcement activity, proposed regulatory regimes focused on ESG matters and other market developments are influencing the ESG risks and priorities for organisations operating here....more

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SFDR Consultation and Review by European Commission – a first step towards SFDR 2.0

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The Commission has launched a far reaching consultation and review of SFDR, long expected by the industry. This bulletin provides an overview, as well as giving thought as to what we might see in terms of SFDR 2.0....more

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SFDR on course for change

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The European Commission has published two consultation papers that seek views on the fundamental features and effectiveness of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The purpose of both the targeted and the...more

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UK and EU Sustainable Finance Regulation: Taking Stock with Change on the Horizon

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Both opportunities and challenges have arisen for the asset management industry as a result of the rapid introduction of UK and EU sustainable finance regulation in recent years. The new requirements have been heightened in...more

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Does the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation Really Apply to Third-Country Issuers? Presenting the Case for a Narrower Interpretation

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The EU’s Taxonomy Regulation entered into force on 12 July 2020. It created a framework relating to the reporting of environmental sustainability of economic activities and investments. It does this by defining various...more

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The Edinburgh Reforms - Where Are We Now?

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As the pace of reform increases, we take a look at key developments and the timeline ahead. Significant progress has been made on the Edinburgh Reforms since they were announced in December 2022, with developments...more

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EU’s General Court Dismisses Action by MEP Against the Commission’s Inclusion of Nuclear Energy and Natural Gas in the EU Taxonomy

On June 21, 2023, the General Court of the European Union rejected an action brought by a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) seeking to annul European Commission legislation that identified certain activities related to...more

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Greenwashing in sustainable finance – key takeaways from EU developments

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There are useful takeaways for EU and non-EU firms arising from the European Supervisory Authorities’ (ESA) latest thinking on greenwashing. In June 2023, the ESAs issued progress reports examining greenwashing risks and...more

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