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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

28/01/2025

Read time 5m

Employment and pensions

What's on the agenda for UK pension trustees in 2025?

Ten developments trustees will need to follow and think about this year

16/01/2025

Read time 9m

Real estate

The Legal 500 | Real Estate Guide: An overview of Real Estate laws and regulations in France

This Real Estate guide will help you navigate the French regulatory landscape related to the real estate sector.

14/01/2025

Read time 1m

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

13/01/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

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

13/01/2025

Read time 6m

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...

13/01/2025

Read time 12m

Real estate

Watt's next? Consultation proposes reforms to the energy performance of buildings regime in England and Wales

Building owners will want to keep an eye on an evolving regulatory landscape as the government looks to improve EPCs

13/01/2025

Read time 6m

Knowledge Notes

What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business

13/01/2025

Read time 28m

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

13/01/2025

Read time 18m

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

19/12/2024

Read time 7m

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

17/12/2024

Read time 5m

Decarbonisation

UK government reveals principles designed to 'offset' doubts in the voluntary carbon markets

High-integrity voluntary carbon markets can unlock institutional investment and scale carbon reduction projects

09/12/2024

Read time 2m

Banking and finance

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

Reassessing sustainability-linked loans for UK mid-market dealmakers

04/12/2024

Read time 4m

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

29/11/2024

Read time 4m

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

28/11/2024

Read time 6m

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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

28/01/2025

Read time 5m

Employment and pensions

What's on the agenda for UK pension trustees in 2025?

Ten developments trustees will need to follow and think about this year

16/01/2025

Read time 9m

Real estate

The Legal 500 | Real Estate Guide: An overview of Real Estate laws and regulations in France

This Real Estate guide will help you navigate the French regulatory landscape related to the real estate sector.

14/01/2025

Read time 1m

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

13/01/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

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

13/01/2025

Read time 6m

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...

13/01/2025

Read time 12m

Real estate

Watt's next? Consultation proposes reforms to the energy performance of buildings regime in England and Wales

Building owners will want to keep an eye on an evolving regulatory landscape as the government looks to improve EPCs

13/01/2025

Read time 6m

Knowledge Notes

What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business

13/01/2025

Read time 28m

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

13/01/2025

Read time 18m

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

19/12/2024

Read time 7m

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

17/12/2024

Read time 5m

Decarbonisation

UK government reveals principles designed to 'offset' doubts in the voluntary carbon markets

High-integrity voluntary carbon markets can unlock institutional investment and scale carbon reduction projects

09/12/2024

Read time 2m

Banking and finance

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

Reassessing sustainability-linked loans for UK mid-market dealmakers

04/12/2024

Read time 4m

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

29/11/2024

Read time 4m

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

28/11/2024

Read time 6m

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