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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 -

APAC ESG Update | Spring Quarter 2024

Jones Day on 7/24/2024

This White Paper focuses on ESG developments through the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region since the start of 2024. For businesses present in the APAC region, as well as doing business there, it is imperative to be vigilant of...more

State support mechanisms: learning from the past to accelerate the future

A&O Shearman on 3/7/2024

Government backing is critical to tilt markets in favour of green energy. But to incentivise the innovation required, we have to reflect on past failures. In his 2021 book How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates coined...more

APAC ESG Update | Winter Quarter 2023–24

Jones Day on 2/13/2024

The impact of ESG (environmental, social & governance) laws, regulations, and obligations has increased in recent times at an almost incomprehensible rate. This is particularly true in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region. Within...more

Green Taxonomy Developments in Latin America and the Caribbean

Jones Day on 12/4/2023

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

ESG in 2023: A Mid-Year Review

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/18/2023

As predicted in our February 1, 2023, client alert, “ESG in 2022 and Predictions for 2023,” a global economic slowdown and ongoing backlash in the U.S. have slowed the momentum of some aspects of the environmental, social and...more

Standards for Green Hydrogen in the EU – 2023 Update

A&O Shearman on 3/29/2023

In February 2023, the European Commission proposed detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts pursuant to the Renewable Energy Directive....more

Examining the ABC risks as the mining & metals sector gains critical momentum

White & Case LLP on 9/21/2021

Key considerations around bribery and corruption risks, as the mining & metals sector is gaining critical momentum in the world's energy transition toward a low-carbon future. Mining & metals in a low-carbon world - The...more

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