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ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Employment and pensions

UK chancellor lays out 'fit for the future' vision for the Local Government Pension Scheme

How will the Mansion House announcements about LGPS 'megafunds' and asset pools affect administering authorities?
Decarbonisation

New climate finance – a steep climb up the COP29 hill?

Discussions continue on the next stage of climate financing, to replace previous annual goals set for contributing countries
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | UK government confirms bonus scheme for offshore wind

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reform, Court of Appeal rules on redundancy consultation, and our latest GPDR for HR newsletter

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Future-proofing supply chains

Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | NESO lays out ambitions for UK clean power by 2030

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Financial Services

UK Financial Conduct Authority launches premium finance market study

The regulator is assessing whether there is adequate competition in the market and fair value for consumers