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COP
COP16 summit delivers international call to action for biodiversity
Global businesses and leaders should back large-scale financial and practical solutions to tackle ecological degradation
Decarbonisation
COP29 delivers breakthrough Article 6 deal for international carbon markets
Clear standards and guidelines for global trading paves the way for collaboration and investment in emissions reduction
Energy and Utilities
Netherlands' Shell judgment does not spell end of reduction obligations for undertakings
The ruling is open to appeal and may prove pyrrhic for those internationally that fear judge-imposed reduction targets
Regulatory Outlook
Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024
Sustainable supply chains drive international success | Autumn Budget 2024 | Updates made to the UK's retail disclosure regime
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (amendment) (No2) Order 2024 | Draft Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Regulatory Outlook
Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024
EU Regulation prohibiting products in the Union market made using forced labour receives final approval
Employment and pensions
UK chancellor unveils reforms to 'prime' UK pensions to boost growth
An interim report and two new consultations spell major change
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Medtech sector faces new EU 'green deal' recommendations
Greener medical devices and processes are among MedTech Europe's recommendations for business sustainability
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024
Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
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'
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
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 6 November 2024
Fund managers should take note of significant updates to the UK's retail disclosure regime that have been published
