The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and Singapore Exchange Regulation have provided details of mandatory climate reporting for listed issuers and large non-listed companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Farhana Sharmeen, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Kevin Mak
On 28 February 2024, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and Singapore
The stock exchanges of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore have partnered to advance sustainability in ASEAN through the development of an interregional ESG ecosystem.
By Paul A. Davies, Farhana Sharmeen, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Kevin Mak
On February 15, 2024, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia), Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX),
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports.
By Paul A. Davies, Farhana Sharmeen, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Kevin Mak
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched the Singapore Sustainable Air Hub
The regulations aim to provide a legal framework for China’s carbon allowance trading market by strengthening requirements and designating responsibilities.
By Hui Xu, Paul A. Davies, Jean-Philippe Brisson, and Qingyi Pan
On January 25, 2024, Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a decree of the State Council, introducing the Regulations on the Administration
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have made some significant changes to the European Commission’s proposal.
On 5 February 2024, the European Parliament and Council of the EU announced that they had reached a provisional political agreement on the text of the ESG Ratings Regulation (the Regulation). The agreed text was subsequently
The proposed rules would expand the RCRA Corrective Action regime to PFAS and potentially other emerging contaminants. They may complicate ongoing compliance efforts as well as lead to significant value chain impacts.
By Gary P. Gengel, Julia A. Hatcher, Thomas C. Pearce, and Guy Jack Mathews
The Resource Conversation and Recovery Act
The directive aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 2 February 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) and European Council (Council) reached a provisional deal on a directive promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, known as the Right to
On appeal of a strike out decision, the Court gives the plaintiff “his day in court” to argue that corporates owe a common law duty of care in tort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Sophie J. Lamb KC and Stephanie Forrest
On 7 February 2024, the Supreme Court of New Zealand decided to allow
State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience.
By Michael G. Romey, Lucas I. Quass, John Detrich, Cody M. Kermanian, and Julie Miles
The winter of 2022-23 brought historic levels of precipitation to California after years of deep drought, dwindling reservoirs, and
The target aims to set the path for climate neutrality by 2050.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 6 February 2024, the European Commission (Commission) presented its recommendations for the EU’s 2040 climate target, following a detailed impact assessment on potential emission reduction pathways. This publication aligns with