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State of the Climate Tech Market

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As the summer break draws to a close and we reflect on the past few months, we must mention the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. As well as being an exceptional display of athletic performance and inclusion, it...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Global ESG Insights - May 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly ESG Insights providing you with a summary of the key developments from around the world. Global - IFRS Foundation releases jurisdictional adoption guide for ISSB Standards- On...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Q1 2024 Sustainable Debt Finance: Trends and Opportunities in an Area of Accelerated Growth

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While 2022 showed that the sustainable debt market is not impervious to overall economic slow-down (particularly in the capital markets), 2023 demonstrated its resiliency, even in a high-interest rate market. Notwithstanding...more

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SEC Issues Final Rule on Climate Disclosures

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In an open meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved in a 3-2 vote a Final Rule on climate disclosures that will “require registrants to provide certain climate-related...more

A&O Shearman

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

K&L Gates LLP

November 2023 ESG Policy Update – Australia

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Australian Update - Draft Reporting Standards for Australian Climate-Related Disclosures - As previously reported by K&L Gates, the Australian Accounting Standards Board released its exposure draft of the Australian...more

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California Senate Passes the Climate Corporate Accountability Act

Continuing its leadership in the battle against climate change, California takes a big step forward by requiring transparency concerning the carbon footprints of the nation’s largest corporations doing business in the state. ...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

More Than Just Lip Service: How Companies Can Make Environmental Commitments That Reduce Business Risk while Saving Money and the...

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As part of the “E” or environmental component of Environmental, Social, and Governance principles, companies of all sizes are making environmental commitments a part of their business vision and practice, leading to...more

Hogan Lovells

"Win-Win" für beide Seiten - Energetische Sanierung und Datenaustausch nach Maßgabe von Green Leases

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Environmental Social Governance (ESG) als Handlungsmaxime für Unternehmen zur Erfüllung ihrer gesellschaftlichen Verantwortung ist gerade in Zeiten des Klimawandels in aller Munde. Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften und der sorgsame...more

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The ABCs of ESG: Practical Considerations for Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure in Municipal Finance

In order to make an informed investment decision as to the purchase of municipal bonds, the latest trend is for investors to evaluate environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors relative to the bond issuers in...more

Williams Mullen

Climate Strategies Now!

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The convergence of climate change policy, massive spending on breakthrough advances in renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, on- and off-shore wind) and energy storage technology, complete upgrades to electricity...more

White & Case LLP

ESG Disclosure Trends in SEC Filings

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These are unprecedented times, and companies are facing important issues as they navigate the current economic, political, and social climate. The COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement have put the spotlight on...more

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ESG for Energy: 3 Things Companies Should Be Doing – Part 1

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In the first installment of a two-part series, Director Tony Jones discusses how energy companies, both large and small, should be formalizing their plans and initiatives in the face of growing ESG investment strategies and...more

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ESG for Energy: 3 Things Companies Should Be Doing – Part 2

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In the final installment of a two-part series, Director Tony Jones discusses what energy companies, both large and small, can do to prepare for expanding ESG requirements. ...more

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Adding Value to ESG & Renewable Energy

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Investors and stakeholders are increasingly demanding that companies address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues and demonstrate how their Boards oversee strategic and operational decisions related to ESG and...more

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