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Regulatory and compliance
The Procurement Act and Net Zero
Does the new Procurement Act go far enough in its commitments around net zero?
Tax
Autumn Statement 2023: what business tax measures can the UK expect?
Immediate tax cuts and giveaways are unlikely to feature in the chancellor's statement on 22 November
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 8 November 2023
The future of the UK regime for asset management, assessment of value requirements, liquidity management rules, and more
Regulatory and compliance
The next milestone approaches in the UK NHS net zero supplier roadmap
From April 2024, the NHS will proportionately extend the requirement for suppliers to prepare Carbon Reduction Plans to all procurements
Smart Power
Smart Power | Managing ageing portfolios: dealing with defective equipment and the renewal of insurances
Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023
UK government publishes draft Vehicle Emissions trading schemes order | Consultation opens on proposed ban of wet wipes containing plastic
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Law Society of England and Wales provides guidance on climate risk governance and greenwashing risks
Guidance highlights importance of being aware of climate-related risks and ESG when advising boards
Energy and Utilities
Fast cycle gas and salt caverns in the UK: yesterday's game or back in vogue?
Gas storage sites are complex, with particular logistical and geological risks – but there are major opportunities for long-duration energy
Competition, antitrust and trade
Collaborating on ESG: the UK's CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance
Businesses will have more certainty on how to structure and deliver green collaborations and comply with competition law
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Greenwashing: EU's latest legislative initiative steps up scrutiny of 'green' claims
New rules will focus on avoiding misleading ads and information about a business's environmental credentials and goals
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
UK ad and competition watchdogs take action against 'greenwashing' hydrogen claims
Businesses and advertisers in the UK are under increased scrutiny from regulators for inaccurate green advertising claims
Energy and Utilities
The Energy Transition | Capacity for offshore wind auction in Celtic Sea increases to 4.5GW
Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero