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Australia
Piper Alderman
A considerable number of environmental reforms promised under the Nature Positive Plan have been delayed.
Azerbaijan
Bureau 28a
Auctions selecting renewable energy producers are introduced by Law, dated 31 May effective 14 July 2021, On Use of Renewables to Generate Electricity.
Belgium
Mayer Brown
On 22 April 2024, the Commission published a much-awaited Communication setting out guiding criteria and principles on the "essential use" concept – a key deliverable of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Canada
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
The Government of Canada recently announced what it characterizes as comprehensive measures to reduce plastic pollution in efforts to move toward a circular economy...
Cassels
Six months ago, on October 13, 2023, a Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) majority concluded that the federal Impact Assessment Act...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
In the April 20th edition of the Canada Gazette, Environment and Climate Change Canada ("ECCC") published a notice (the "Notice") confirming that it was implementing...
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Legislation for the period 04/11 to 04/24
MLT Aikins LLP
Federal Budget 2024 is overall less aggressive than other recent budgets in the area of energy and renewable energy, in many cases reiterating commitments and programs that have been...
Malta
Ganado Advocates
In today's ever-changing landscape, ESG factors have become pivotal considerations for investors, stakeholders, and regulators alike.
Mauritius
Appleby
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, much has been said on the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the private equity industry (PE).
Nigeria
Stren & Blan Partners
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has emerged as a crucial method for assessing the sustainability and ethical practices of companies and projects across various industries.
Stren & Blan Partners
The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC or the "Commission"), in a bid to boost investment and accelerate mini-grid deployment, issued a Mini Grid Regulations in 2016 (2016 Regulations)...
South Africa
ENS
South Africa is renowned for its well-established mining industry. The mining regulatory framework has advanced over the years and is governed by various pieces of legislation and regulations.
Switzerland
MME
With the renewed amendment of the CO2 Act, the Swiss parliament has also amended the Unfair Competition Act (UWG). Anyone who makes statements about themselves...
Taiwan
WTW
A Mw7.4 earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on 3 April 2024. WTW Research Network summarizes key event information and effects so far, including how resilience...
UK
Bates Wells
Ethics washing, a term not too dissimilar from greenwashing, is used to describe the practice of when organisations share false or misleading information about themselves...
Travers Smith LLP
The finalised guidance complements the anti-greenwashing rule – both will apply to all FCA authorised firms (i.e. not just investment managers) from 31 May 2024. The FCA rejected calls to delay the
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
The food and drink sector can make a substantial contribution to the UK's decarbonisation and net zero objectives. In this article, Scott Rodger examines three opportunities and risks...
WTW
Explore the environmental risks in aviation: from fuel storage to PFAS chemicals. Learn mitigation strategies and ESG integration in our comprehensive handbook.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Greenwashing remains at the top of enforcement agendas in 2024. Marketing products and services as "green" and "sustainable" is a common practice and seen as an important way to attract the attention of environmentally conscious customers.
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