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Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains
Decarbonisation

COP15 | Why biodiversity is vital for businesses worldwide

A global agreement on stemming the collapse of ecosystems and reducing levels of biodiversity loss is the priority
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

What the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means for ESG reporting in Europe

The directive will require listed and large companies and groups operating in the EU to report on a broad range
Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation regulation: an international overview

The scope of regulation in the UK, EU, US, Australia and India varies, but all share an increasing focus on
Regulatory Outlook

Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Impact assessment on eradicating slavery and human trafficking in NHS supply chains | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

Climate transition plans: TPT consultation on disclosure framework and implementation guidance | European Parliament adopts position on proposal for Corporate
Regulatory and compliance

UK Procurement Bill aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains

Greater scrutiny is proposed of bidders' subcontractors and the social value and environmental credentials of tenders
COP

COP27 | Negotiations culminate with a historic agreement on loss and damage

What are the main points of the final agreement and the highlights of the last week of the UN climate
Real estate

Energy efficiency rules for UK commercial property to tighten from April 2023

Landlords have five months to comply before sub-standard EPC ratings become unlawful for existing lettings
COP

COP27 | Sharm-el-Sheikh climate pledges pave way for final week of global talks

What happened in the first week of the UN climate change summit and what is on the agenda ahead?
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | October 2022 | ESG developments

Welcome to a new edition of our International Funds Legal Update: an ESG special
Regulatory and compliance

EU takes legal action over failure to implement the Single-Use Plastics Directive

What is the status of implementation, the perspective from France and Poland, and the announcement's impact?