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Will Oregon Save Its Climate Or Destroy Its Economy?

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Along with its West Coast neighbors, California and Washington, Oregon has moved hard left politically in the several years since the turn of the century. Now Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is seeking to implement the Oregon...more

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New 45Z Clean Fuel Credits Regs: 60-Days to Engage!

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), offering long-awaited clarity for domestic producers of clean transportation fuels and upstream...more

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P2N0 - Edition 41 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 41 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE)....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Carbon Removal vs. Renewable Energy Offtakes: What’s the Difference?

Durable long-term carbon removal credit purchase agreements utilize the same structure as long-term renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) to achieve bankability and manage delivery risks. However, the nature of...more

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Shedding Its Image: Logistics Sector Seeks to Deliver Sustainability

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The UK logistics sector is at a turning point. Demand from online retail and the movement to bring production and distribution closer to end customers is meeting a stricter policy and reporting environment. Requirements such...more

K&L Gates LLP

Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13

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No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning, and energy efficiency at nearly every level of government and business. Changes in carbon—and,...more

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Transition finance: What’s the (transition) plan?

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The net zero transition requires investment that enables the decarbonization of the whole economy, including high-emitting and hard-to-abate sectors. The transition of those sectors has attracted especial attention from...more

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ZEC 2.0: New York’s Zero Emissions Credit Program Gets an Extension and a Reboot

In a landmark move that could shape New York’s energy landscape for decades, state officials have taken steps to both preserve its existing nuclear power facilities and significantly expand its advanced nuclear capacity. ...more

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Debt-for-Carbon/Using Carbon Credits for Debt Relief: Environmental Defense Fund Report

The Environmental Defense Fund (“EDF”) announced the issuance of a report titled: DEBT-FOR-CARBON: USING CARBON CREDITS FOR DEBT RELIEF (“Report”)....more

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GST/HST on Alberta TIER Emission Offsets and Credits

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The consequences of improperly charging GST/HST on sales of Alberta TIER emission offsets, emission performance credits (EPCs) and sequestration credits can be severe—particularly for purchasers. The Canada Revenue Agency...more

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P2N0 - Edition 40 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 40 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). This Edition 40 provides a summary of 2025....more

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2040 EU Climate Target and Related EU Climate Policy Developments

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The European Union remains committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as enshrined in the European Climate Law. That Law set a first intermediate target of at least a 55% net reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG)...more

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2025 ESG Wrap-Up and 2026 Outlook

In this article, we reflect on key trends in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters over the second half of 2025 and look ahead at what to watch in the first half of 2026. We analyse the following material...more

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What Happened at COP 30

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Other than almost burning down the pavilion as a preview of the warmth of collectivism, and constructing a new highway through the diminishing Brazilian rain forest, nothing much, which means a lot. Minor dignitaries,...more

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FIDIC Contracts - Human Behaviours, AI and Carbon Management

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The FIDIC International Contract Users' Conference 2025 that took place in December 2025 in London opened with a humbling discussion for contract drafters and well-intentioned lawyers that centred on a key reality: contracts...more

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APAC Energy Pulse – December 2025 Recent Developments in Energy Transition and Innovation in the Asia-Pacific Region

The Asia-Pacific region continues to accelerate its energy transition, with governments and industry leaders rolling out new policies, launching innovative projects, and updating regulations to foster sustainability, attract...more

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November 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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AUSTRALIAN UPDATE - ASIC Issues Fines for Misleading Sustainability Claims  - On 6 November 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced enforcement actions against two major superannuation...more

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Steering Toward 2035: EU’s Automotive Sector Gets a Package

The European Commission published an “Automotive package” on 16 December putting forward proposals in four areas: vehicle CO2emissions, batteries, cutting red tape and corporate fleet decarbonization....more

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IMO Net-Zero Factsheet and Update

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After months of intense lobbying and criticism, and four days of intense debate, in a decisive vote late on a Friday afternoon in mid-October, the adoption of the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) Net-Zero Framework...more

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EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Financial Obligations Commence Amid Proposed Scope Expansion to Include New Downstream...

The definitive stage of the European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), including financial obligations, commences on 1 January 2026, following the expiration of the transitional three‑year reporting...more

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Driving Decarbonisation of the Construction Industry – FIDIC Launches Carbon Management Guide

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FIDIC has introduced the FIDIC Carbon Management Guide to help drive decarbonisation in the construction industry. The guide introduces several key mechanisms that allow parties to manage carbon emissions: a new framework for...more

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What NY Business Owners Need to Know About Sustainable Practices

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For entrepreneurs and business owners in New York, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword anymore. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is becoming a core part of how businesses are run. Boards and business owners...more

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European Commission Issues CBAM Operational Rules and Proposes Downstream Extension of the CBAM Scope

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On 17 December 2025, the European Commission released a package of adopted draft implementing and delegated acts to make the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM”) operational for its definitive phase starting on 1...more

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P2N0 - Edition 39 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 39 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short...more

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ISDA Publishes EU Guarantee of Origin Annex

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The Situation: Demand for standardized documentation to support trading in EU guarantees of origin has grown alongside the desire in the public and private sectors to reduce carbon emissions and transition to cleaner energy. ...more

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