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ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | January 2025

Welcome to our ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

Preparation window for the EU Deforestation Regulation | First reports due under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Corporate
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

Voluntary Carbon Market clarity | Net Zero plan consultation | UK 2035 climate target | Finance bill 2025 | Environment
Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

EU prohibition on forced labour products | NHS supply chain consultation | Modern Slavery Act reform | Recent enforcements
The Built Environment

What legal developments are on the horizon for the built environment in England in 2025?

Another busy year expected, with significant reforms taking place in a number of areas
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | December 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

SMEs should not lose sight of the CS3D as Belgium implements the CSRD

The CS3D's indirect impact on mid-sized and smaller businesses requires action to ensure they remain valuable partners
Banking and finance

Why isn't every loan sustainability linked in the UK?

Reassessing sustainability-linked loans for UK mid-market dealmakers
Energy and energy transition

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

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

EU Regulation prohibiting products in the Union market made using forced labour receives final approval
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

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