In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: The UK’s seventh carbon budget Scottish court finds consents for new oil and gas fields were unlawful for failing to take into...more
This note describes in outline the laws and taxes which currently apply to a foreign corporation establishing a business operation in the United Kingdom and the administrative requirements which need to be observed once the...more
In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: Corporate key takeaways from Hogan Lovells ESG Gamechangers Summit (with Professor Brian Cox as keynote speaker) A Second Trump...more
In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: EU approves 12 month delay to deforestation legislation Guiding banks towards sustainable futures: UNEP FI’s new guidance IFRS...more
In our latest round-up of developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover the following topics: Shareholder activism continues FCA's green labelling rules – deadline for implementation delayed Environmentalists step on the gas:...more
EU election shockwaves: Green Deal goes grey -
The recent European Union (“EU”) parliamentary elections have sent shockwaves through the sustainable investing sector, raising questions about the future direction of the...more
In this month’s round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover: New ESMA guidelines to use ESG or sustainability-related fund names FCA publishes new guidance on the anti-greenwashing rule, to come into...more
In this month’s round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK clients, we cover: Belgium: Pioneer protecting the planet; David v Goliath: ClientEarth v Shell and the growing need to consider nature related risks as part...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: FRC omits references to ESG in revised UK Corporate Governance Code U.S. Securities and...more
As we all know, M&A activity in 2023 was down compared to 2022. In the first nine months of 2023, global deal volumes declined 29% (year on year) and in Q3 2023 we saw the worst performance from an M&A perspective in 11...more
In this end-of-year market alert, we provide a review of the regulatory and commercial developments in ESG in 2023, and what we can expect in 2024.
In spite of geopolitical and economic turbulence, 2023 has been a year of...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates....more
Shareholder activism has always been a relevant issue for companies, but in recent years a new variety has emerged and taken hold in the form of ESG shareholder activism. In detail, the approaches and impact of ESG campaigns...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: Newsflash – UK government withdraws new corporate reporting requirements as part of the...more
This note describes in outline the laws and taxes which currently apply to a foreign corporation establishing a business operation in the United Kingdom and the administrative requirements which need to be observed once the...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: Creation of UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards SEC subpoenas fund managers over ESG...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: Market Practice Update: Harnessing ESG opportunities in private equity EU Parliament...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates.
In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: Corporate governance in Europe 2023: Preparing for new regulations and evolving...more
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) promises to drive business decision making in 2023 and impact how companies plan, operate and report.
The complex and rapidly-evolving world of ESG is set to remain a priority for...more
4/28/2023
/ Biodiversity ,
Business Plans ,
Business Strategies ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Green Finance ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Finance
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: Forestry investments – a top priority for UK pension schemes; The French Duty of...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: On 13 December 2022, EU member states reached a deal on the world’s first major carbon...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: On 17 November, advisory services company Glass Lewis published its 2023 ESG policy and...more
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: The expanding scope of EU rules on ESG disclosures; FRC Lab launches project on...more
11/14/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
EMEA ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Reporting ,
Financial Reporting Council (FRC) ,
Greenwashing ,
Mergers ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
UK
In this alert, we provide a round-up of the latest developments in ESG for UK corporates. In this month’s ESG Market Alert, we cover: The Hogan Lovells Navigating Deep Waters survey’s findings that the majority of companies...more