The UK government (the “Government”) has long spoken of its commitment to tackling greenwashing and creating the world’s first net-zero emissions financial centre. Read more about this in our client alert on the “Green...more
On 25 October 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) announced a series of proposed measures aimed at tackling greenwashing. The proposed rules are designed to complement the FCA’s wider commitment to its...more
This article is Part A of the fifth alert in our series of alerts focussed on the alternative protein industry. It provides an overview of financing options for players in the industry and specifically discusses information...more
On 29 July 2022, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into three fashion firms over potentially misleading eco-friendly and sustainability claims about their products....more
8/2/2022
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Antitrust Provisions ,
Competition ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
False Statements ,
Fashion Industry ,
Greenwashing ,
Marketing ,
Sustainability ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) “with the greatest economic and environmental impact” are now subject to the legal requirement to assess their climate risks and disclose climate-related financial...more
Our previous Client Alert of 5 November 2021 discussed the UK government’s policy paper “Greening Finance: A Roadmap to Sustainable Investing” (the “Roadmap”). The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), on 17 December 2021,...more
On 18 October 2021, HM Treasury published a policy paper called “Greening Finance: A Roadmap to Sustainable Investing (the “Roadmap”), which represents Phase 1 of the UK government’s 2019 Green Finance Strategy. It addresses...more
In this infographic, we break down the key differences between the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles and the proposed EU Green Bond Standard. The infographic can also be downloaded...more
The financial services sector plays a vital role in the fight against climate change. It has long been recognised that regular and accurate disclosure of information on climate-related risks and opportunities can help...more
On January 1, 2021, the UK launched its very own emissions trading scheme (the “UK ETS”) exercising its autonomy since departing the EU. Under this scheme, companies operating in certain sectors can trade emission allowances...more
Our previous Client Alert of 10 March 2021 discussed the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and its implications for the real economy.
This Client Alert reviews how EU Regulation 2020/852 on the...more
3/31/2021
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Data Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Green Bonds ,
Pollution Control ,
SFDR ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ,
Taxonomy ,
Water
As recently confirmed, the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), becomes effective on 10 March 2021. The SFDR imposes sustainability-related disclosure requirements on financial services institutions such as...more
3/11/2021
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Borrowers ,
Capital Investments ,
Code of Conduct ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
EU Benchmark Regulation ,
European Commission ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Governance Standards ,
Insurance Industry ,
Investors ,
OECD ,
Paris Agreement ,
SFDR ,
Sustainability
We break down the key differences between the ICMA Green Bond Principles and the proposed EU Green Bond Standard in the infographic below...more
3/8/2021
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Climate Change ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ,
EU ,
Green Bonds ,
International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) ,
International Labor Organization (ILO) ,
OECD ,
Pollution Control ,
Project Definition ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Taxonomy ,
Use of Proceeds
As recently confirmed, the EU regulation on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector, or SFDR, will go into effect on March 10, 2021, regardless of the market rumors of an official delay of its...more
As the world continues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are assessing their liquidity position, general balance sheets, near-term interest payments and debt maturities. One way companies with outstanding debt...more
As the world continues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on humanity as well as economics and finance, market participants are increasingly focused on potential liquidity issues and debt incurrence capacity of...more