REGULATORY ISSUES & UPDATES -
Latest Developments on the EU Taxonomy Regulation -
As part of the broader "Omnibus" package for the simplification and revision of recent EU ESG rules, the European Commission has moved...more
12/15/2025
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Both Convergence and Divergence Seen in Emerging State Climate -
Disclosure Bills A wave of climate-related disclosure bills in California, New York, Colorado, New Jersey, and Illinois share a common architecture yet...more
9/5/2025
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
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Wind Power
To facilitate capital flow toward investments that foster economic development by promoting environmental and social sustainability, transparency, and long-term strategies in financial and economic activity, early this year...more
9/3/2025
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New ESG regulations are expected to have a significant impact on disclosure and governance obligations for EU and non-EU companies alike, including extensive sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements on...more
12/11/2024
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Shell Oil
The Ministry of Economy issues the provisions to regulate the operation of the Single Registry of Investment Projects (the "Rules")....more
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Update on Australia's New Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Regime -
Australia's mandatory climate-related financial disclosure regime is inching closer to implementation after the proposed...more
9/23/2024
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Mandatory Climate Change Reporting Requirements Under the New European ESRS E1 -
The implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards poses risks for reporting companies,...more
12/5/2023
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NEPA ,
Net Zero ,
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Risk Management ,
SFDR ,
State and Local Government ,
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Taxonomy ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK
Following the lead of the European Union's taxonomy, Latin American and Caribbean ("LAC") countries are developing their own green taxonomies, seeking facilitation of capital flows toward sustainable activities and assets and...more
To simplify the establishment of investments within the country and position Mexico as a destination for foreign investment considering the "nearshoring" phenomenon, the Ministry of Economy has instituted a single-window...more
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New CFTC Enforcement on Carbon Markets Misconduct -
The U.S. CFTC publishes a rare alert soliciting tips about potential manipulation in the carbon markets and announces the formation of...more
8/18/2023
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