The regulator is concerned that ESG-related disclosures are not meeting expectations.
By Nicola Higgs, Becky Critchley, Anne Mainwaring, Ella McGinn, and Charlotte Collins
The FCA has published a Dear CEO letter sent to benchmark administrators on 20 March 2023, expressing concerns about the quality of their ESG-related disclosures. The FCA’s concerns
A new proposal aims to streamline the process for permitting and developing offshore renewable energy projects and reduce costs to developers.
By Janice Schneider, Nikki Buffa, Nathaniel Glynn, and Brian McCall
On January 30, 2023, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a new proposed rule to update the agency’s regulations
The consultation seeks feedback on its “measures-based approach” to classifying industrial activities, as well as “Do No Significant Harm” criteria.
By Paul A. Davies, Farhana Sharmeen, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
The Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT) was convened by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and includes representatives from financial
By Paul A. Davies, Edward R. Kempson, Luca Morreale, and Peter Neuböck
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable finance is the practice of redirecting public and private capital towards investments that support ESG goals and outcomes. The market dynamics of sustainable finance are driven by the need for enormous investments to support sustainable transitions and
A court recently found that UK authorities did not fetter their discretion by not investigating general cotton imports potentially produced by the forced labour of Uyghur people in China.
By Stuart Alford KC, Clare Nida, Nathan Seltzer, Paul Davies, Michael Green, James Bee, and Esha Marwaha
On 20 January
The Plan aims to “simplify, accelerate and align incentives to preserve the competitiveness and attractiveness of the EU as an investment location for the net-zero industry”[1].
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 1 February 2023, the European Commission (Commission) presented a proposal for a Green Deal
Companies interested in the scope of environmental marketing claims and mitigating potential litigation risks should act fast as the window for comments is closing soon.
By Paul Davies, Robin M. Hulshizer, Jacqueline Y. Zhang, Danny Dvorak, Julia Hatcher, and Tony Kim
Latham & Watkins presents a blog series on the
The advanced notice of proposed rulemaking signals DOI’s interest in developing faster and more cost-effective methods to quantify natural resource damage claims.
By Kegan A. Brown, Gary P. Gengel, G. Jack Mathews, and Thomas C. Pearce
On January 18, 2023, the US Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Restoration and Damage
The notice is another step in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap and emphasizes potential CERCLA enforcement.
By Kegan A. Brown, Gary P. Gengel, Thomas C. Pearce, and Taylor R. West
On January 12, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to solicit public comments on its National Enforcement and Compliance
The Guidance would increase expectations for regulated financial institutions to identify, measure, monitor, and control climate-related financial risks.
By Betty M. Huber, Arthur S. Long, Pia Naib, Austin J. Pierce, and Deric Behar
For the past few years, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent has prioritized setting