The framework claims to set the “gold standard” for companies to contribute to the net zero transition while emphasising ambition, action, and accountability.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
The UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) launched its transition plan disclosure framework (the Framework) at the London Stock Exchange on
Regulators are pursuing steep fines in response to widespread alleged noncompliance with an emissions rule still subject to potential reversal by the courts.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, James Friedland, and Jennifer Garlock
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The EU regulators are reviewing the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation introduced in 2021, exploring the need for potential additional adjustments.
By Paul A. Davies, Nicola Higgs, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Anne Mainwaring
On 14 September 2023, the European Commission initiated a consultation on its sustainable financial disclosure practices, seeking
The draft New Measure aims to enhance the environmental integrity of China’s carbon market by introducing new requirements for project registration and credit issuance.
By Paul A. Davies, Jean-Philippe Brisson, Michael Dreibelbis, and Qingyi Pan
China is preparing to relaunch its carbon credits program, the Chinese Certified Emission Reduction (CCER) Scheme, after
The ACCC sets out best marketing practices and companies’ obligations under the Australian Consumer Law, including strict penalties that may follow.
By Paul A. Davies, Sophie J. Lamb KC, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Aleksandra Dulska
In July 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published draft guidance (Draft
The Green Technical Advisory Group, which is guiding the UK government’s implementation of a UK Green Taxonomy, has issued detailed advice for the upcoming legislation.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
In September 2023, the Green Technical Advisory Group (GTAG), chaired by the Green Finance Institute, has released four
Importers into the EU of CBAM goods should be aware of their transitional reporting obligations under the new rules.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 17 August 2023, the European Commission (Commission) adopted rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase,
The US Department of Energy has committed $1 billion to support clean hydrogen offtakers to kickstart the hydrogen economy.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe and Kevin A. Homrighausen
On July 5, 2023, the US Department of Energy (DOE) released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to invest up to $1 billion in a mechanism to develop reliable
The UK standards will aim to increase the comparability and value of reported information for investors.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
The UK government announced on 2 August 2023 that it will develop standards for company sustainability disclosures in the UK by July 2024, leveraging the work of
The adoption of the standards marks a key milestone for reporting under the CSRD.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 31 July 2023, the European Commission (Commission) adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS),[1] following a four week-long public consultation period.
Background to the CSRD and ESRS