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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What Companies in Germany Need To Know

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more

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European Union Adopts Legislation to Tackle Methane Emissions

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The Council of the European Union adopted a regulation on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector (Regulation). Methane is the second-biggest cause of climate change after carbon dioxide, and in the short term...more

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Cadwalader Climate - April 2024 #4

In this week’s edition, we discuss the European Parliament’s approval of a certification framework that is set to govern carbon removal activities, including the proper certification of carbon credits. Europe continues to...more

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Third Time's a Charm: EU Moves to Approve the Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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The Council of the European Union ("EU") approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CS3D") on March 15, 2024. The CS3D contains due diligence and governance obligations that will have an extensive impact...more

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WTO Dispute Settlement–What to Expect in 2024

The year 2024 holds the potential for significant developments in the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism. With the upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in February, members may reach agreements...more

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EU Industrial Emissions Directive Revision – Trilogues have started

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With some similar, but more divergent approaches of the European Commission, Council of the European Union and European Parliament, the Trilogues for the IED revision have now launched. While generally, further restrictions...more

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The Evolving Role of Boards of Directors Regarding Business and Human Rights

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Three years ago, as part of the EU’s initiative on sustainable governance, the European Commission released a lengthy study on directors’ duties. The study affirmed what many already understood: corporate decision makers face...more

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Sustainability Initiatives Get a Green Light in European Commission’s Revision of Rules on Collaboration Among Competitors

The EU’s rulebook on cooperation among competitors, which has been in place for over a decade, has recently undergone a revision with the European Commission (EC) adopting a new framework on June 1, 2023, that includes...more

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European Commission proposal on ESG rating activities

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On 13 June 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation on the transparency and integrity of ESG rating activities, following concerns about the reliability, comparability and transparency of ESG...more

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Fit For 55 Package: EU Revises The EU Emissions Trading System And Establishes a New Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

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In the last couple of years, the European Union has announced and adopted a wave of sustainability initiatives that will have significant implications for European and global companies across all industries. Among other...more

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European Commission Launches Consultation on EU Climate Targets for 2040

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and a call for evidence seeking opinions on the EU’s intermediary climate targets for 2040. This is a scheduled step in the EU’s ambition to reach net-zero emissions...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: February 2023

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Antitrust and Competition - Consultation on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework - On 1 February 2023, member states of the European Union received a consultation on a draft...more

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European Commission Announces Green Deal Industrial Plan

On February 1, the European Commission (EC) launched its Green Deal Industrial Plan to “enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality.” According to the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Sustainability and Antitrust – What Companies Need to Know About Sustainability Collaborations in Europe

Becoming more sustainable is an epic task. Not only for governments, but for society as a whole. Companies notice this as customers are increasingly demanding sustainable products....more

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EU Adopts Revised Guidelines on State Aid for Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy

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EU rules prohibit "State aid," unless the Commission authorizes the aid as compatible with the EU Treaties. State aid is a Member State funding measure imputable to the State and financed through State resources that benefits...more

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European Commission publishes its 2022 State aid Guidelines on Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy

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The Development - “Europe will need a considerable amount of sustainable investments to support its green transition. Although a significant share will come from the private sector, public support will play a role in...more

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European Union further targets global deforestation

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On 17 November 2021, the European Commission ("Commission") announced a Proposal for a new Regulation to curb global deforestation and forest degradation driven by European Union ("EU") consumption of certain commodities....more

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EU Taxonomy Regulation — A Major Building Block for Comprehensive ESG Measures in Europe

The EU’s Green Deal, adopted in 2019, calls for achieving net zero greenhouse-gas emissions in the EU by 2050 and other very ambitious goals. Meeting them will require very significant shifts in the economy worldwide over...more

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Executive Vice-President Vestager Champions Green Deal in Policy Announcement

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The European Commission continues to explore how competition policy can support the bloc’s increased focus on sustainability and progression towards climate neutrality by 2050. On 10 September 2021, Inge Bernaerts,...more

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The seeds are planted… European Commission outlines its view on antitrust and the “Green Deal”

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“Green competition law”, one of the most important topics in contemporary competition policy, is starting to take more shape in the EU. On 10 September, following around 200 feedback contributions from stakeholders and an...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 3: Global Antitrust Developments - September 27th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am KST

KOREA WEBINAR SERIES 2021 - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our first Korea Webinar Series will be held as a virtual series, with four sessions taking place between September 8 – September 28, 2021. Though we cannot...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 1: M&A Opportunities in US and Europe for Korean Investors (CFIUS/European FDI) - September 8th, 10:00...

KOREA WEBINAR SERIES 2021 - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our first Korea Webinar Series will be held as a virtual series, with four sessions taking place between September 8 – September 28, 2021. Though we cannot...more

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Will Your Company Be “Fit for 55”?: An Overview of Proposals to Implement the European Green Deal

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On July 14, the European Commission announced a package of proposals it calls “Fit for 55,” which are designed to enable the European Union (EU) to meet its declared goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 55 percent of...more

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Trends in Merger Control and Competition: The In-House Perspective

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On 26 January, 2021, TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) kicked off a virtual conference on EU and UK competition regulation. This article is the third of a three-part series highlighting the major takeaways from each session...more

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Antitrust Client Briefing: State Aid and Environmental Protection and Energy

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On 12 November 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched consultations on its initial plans to revise its 2014 Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) and the corresponding provisions of the...more

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