News & Analysis as of October 19, 2024

Carbon Emissions

+ Follow

The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Cadwalader Climate - June 2024 #2

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 6/11/2024

In this week’s edition, we discuss the U.S. government’s proposed guidelines for the ever-controversial voluntary carbon markets. In the EU, ESMA published a report of its findings on greenwashing in the marketing materials...more

Transitioning Into the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Jones Day on 12/4/2023

As part of the Fit for 55 Package of the EU Green Deal, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism("CBAM"), adopted through Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of May 10, 2023, is considered by the EU institutions as a key tool to become...more

Sustainable Business Group Urges EU to Cut GHG Emissions 90% by 2040

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 10/31/2023

On September 5, 2023, the Corporate Leaders Group Europe (CLG Europe) published a position paper urging the European Union to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 90% by 2040, and asked EU member states to...more

Delivering Net Zero by 2050: the $200 trillion opportunity

A&O Shearman on 9/25/2023

Until now, however, no comprehensive estimate existed of the of that opportunity, (or, to put it another way, the size of the financing gap between committed spending and the investment needed to deliver Net Zero by 2050...more

This Week’s Climate Policy Update - January #4

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/24/2023

To further the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind in the U.S. by 2030, the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium issued its supply chain roadmap. Meanwhile, the...more

Vermeidung von Doppelbelastungen durch den europäischen und nationalen Emissionshandel

Hogan Lovells on 5/21/2021

Die Einführung des nationalen Brennstoffemissionshandels führt seit Jahresbeginn für viele Unternehmen zu Zusatzkosten bei der Brennstoffbeschaffung. Unternehmen mit Anlagen, die bereits dem europäischen Emissionshandel...more

National Emissions Trading System in Germany: Government approves new Carbon Leakage rules

Hogan Lovells on 4/9/2021

The German federal government has adopted the so-called Carbon Leakage Ordinance on 31 March 2021. The ordinance aims at providing financial relief for companies impacted by the German national carbon emissions trading system...more

Brennstoff-Emissionshandel: Carbon Leakage-Verordnung verabschiedet

Hogan Lovells on 4/8/2021

Nach langem Vorlauf und mehrfachen Verschiebungen hat die Bundesregierung am 31. März 2021 die sog. Carbon Leakage-Verordnung beschlossen. Die Verordnung hat das Ziel, bestimmte vom nationalen Brennstoffemissionshandel...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - June 2020 #2

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 6/15/2020

Manufacturing Holds Key to Recovery of Oil and Gas Markets, Revealed at This Week's ADIPEC Energy Dialogue - "'2008 was much more of a hit to the financial sector and manufacturing. This time it is the reverse. The big...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: December 2019 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/21/2019

Chevron to Take $10B+ Write-Down - "More than half the write-down is related to gas drilling operations in Appalachia." Why this is important: In recent years, the pressure to reduce carbon emissions has affected...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2019 #4

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 2/2/2019

Trump Eyes Action to Limit States' Powers to Block Pipelines - "The Trump administration is considering taking steps to limit the ability of states to block interstate gas pipelines and other energy projects, according to...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2018 #5

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/30/2018

California's Ready to Retaliate if Trump Cuts Auto Rules, Sources Say - "As the Trump administration begins to dismantle Barack Obama's ambitious auto efficiency regulations, California is said to be poised to retaliate...more

European Commission Sets “Low-Emission Mobility” Strategy, Aiming for Zero-Emission Vehicles

Foley & Lardner LLP on 8/5/2016

Last month the European Commission continued its drive towards reducing carbon emissions by releasing a low-emission mobility strategy. The strategy identifies key transportation initiatives of the European Commission and...more

France’s Energy Mix Remains Uncertain with Nuclear Decommissioning Expected

Latham & Watkins LLP on 6/10/2016

France adopted an ambitious energy transition package in August 2015 that sets out various targets designed to achieve the gradual de-carbonisation and increased sustainability of its economy. The package includes...more

Energy & Environment Update - October 2015 #3

Mintz - ML Strategies on 10/22/2015

Energy and Climate Debate: Congress returns from the Columbus Day holiday this week to full schedules in both chambers, including several energy and environment hearings of interest. In the meantime, the Obama...more

15 Results

View per page

Page: of 1

European Union › Energy Policy › Carbon Emissions

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"