The government published a new document outlining its existing and proposed objectives to develop the UK’s sustainable economy.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 30 March 2023, the UK government published an updated version of its Green Finance Strategy (the Strategy), titled “Mobilising Green Investment”. The Strategy is
The state must dramatically expand its energy infrastructure and renewable energy sources to satisfy growing demand for electricity while meeting ambitious climate goals, according to California Independent System Operator’s Draft 2022-2023 Transmission Plan.
By Marc Campopiano, Joshua Bledsoe, Julie Miles, and Shawna Strecker
California has committed to ambitious carbon reduction targets and
A federal court heard motions for summary judgment in challenge to first-in-nation rule requiring warehouses to adopt clean technologies.
By Joshua Bledsoe, Nick Cox, and Jennifer Garlock
On April 17, 2023, a US federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD or the District) adoption
The government has announced the launch of ESG standards to help companies transition to renewable energy.
By Paul A. Davies, Farhana Sharmeen, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 11 April 2023, the Malaysian government announced that it will introduce a framework on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards by the
The Commission is also consulting on proposed targeted amendments to the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and on the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 5 April 2023 the European Commission opened a consultation on its proposal for four additional environmental objectives under the EU
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Yvette D. Valdez, Michael Dreibelbis, and Jim Lambert
The UN sustainable aviation compliance program, known as CORSIA, has released its eligibility requirements for emissions units for its next phase, starting in January 2024. These updates are likely to impact global carbon markets in determining the emissions units that airlines
The fourth beta version establishes draft disclosure metrics as well as biome and sector guidance — with final TNFD recommendations due in September 2023.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Austin J. Pierce
The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published the fourth (and final) beta version of
Proposed legislation would impose new constraints and regulatory obstacles for renewable energy, as conservative responses to ESG-related initiatives continue to morph across the US.
By Sarah E. Fortt, Joshua W. Marnitz, and Austin J. Pierce
The Texas legislature is considering several bills that could significantly impact both the regulatory landscape for renewable energy
The country’s financial authorities may evaluate potential regulatory efforts in conjunction with the Taxonomy following its rollout.
In March 2023, Mexico published a finalized version of the country’s Sustainable Taxonomy (the Taxonomy), growing the increasing number of jurisdictions that have developed such a framework. At their core, these frameworks aim to
The guidance, published by a key entity behind the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, provides information on reporting of avoided emissions, and eligibility criteria for companies.
By JP Brisson, Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 22 March 2023, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released guidance on avoided