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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 -

Cadwalader Climate - April 2024 #2

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 4/10/2024

In this week’s edition, we discuss the ever-increasing focus on greenwashing by way of enforcement action taken by regulatory authorities and incoming legislation aimed at enhancing consumer protection. The EU confirmed the...more

EU Council Adopts New European Green Bond Standard

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 12/7/2023

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

The European Green Bond Standard - The New Green Bond “Gold Standard”?

Latham & Watkins LLP on 11/9/2023

The European Green Bond Standard seeks to be the “gold standard” for green bonds and reinforce the EU’s position as the leading market for sustainable finance. With the adoption of the EU green bond standard (the EU GBS),...more

EU Publishes Green Bond Standard

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 3/22/2023

On February 28, 2023 the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a deal to draw up European Green Bonds Standards (“EUGBS”). The aim of the EUGBS is to establish the leading global framework for...more

JONES DAY TALKS®: Riding the Green Bond Wave: Focus is on Standards as Volumes Surge

Jones Day on 7/22/2020

Takeaways from this discussion: • Green bond issuance is surging worldwide, surpassing US$257 billion in 2019. • Major corporates, including many not usually associated with climate initiatives, are bringing green...more

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