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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

European Council Approves Nature Restoration Law

Latham & Watkins LLP on 6/28/2024

The regulation aims to restore 20% of the EU’s land and sea by 2030 and provide a launchpad for achieving long-term nature-related goals through 2050....more

EIB Announces New Measures to Address Biodiversity Loss

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 11/16/2023

On September 20, 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it was developing a methodology to assess its clients’ exposure to nature-related impacts and risks. The EIB reinforced its commitment to address...more

Eight things to know about the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures

White & Case LLP on 11/9/2023

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures ("TNFD") released its final framework (the "TNFD Framework") on September 18. The TNFD Framework encourages organisations to integrate nature into decision-making and...more

Who, What, When: The Impact of the EU CSRD on Non-EU Companies

Jones Day on 9/21/2023

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) requires the most detailed and onerous ESG reporting and disclosures anywhere in the world. All told, it is estimated that more than 50,000 companies, including...more

ESG in 2023: A Mid-Year Review

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/18/2023

As predicted in our February 1, 2023, client alert, “ESG in 2022 and Predictions for 2023,” a global economic slowdown and ongoing backlash in the U.S. have slowed the momentum of some aspects of the environmental, social and...more

European Parliament Adopts Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Amendments

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 6/7/2023

On June 1, 2023, the European Parliament adopted amendments to the corporate sustainability due diligence regulation and amending directive. Under the amendments, large companies operating in the EU would be required to...more

EU’s Global Gateway: €18 billion of financing announced for Climate Action and Clean Energy

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 5/30/2023

On April 28, 2023, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced their intention to jointly provide €18 billion in funding to finance projects covering climate action, clean energy and connectivity...more

EU Aims to Reduce Net Emissions and Protect Biodiversity through Adoption of Carbon Sinks Goal

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 4/7/2023

On March 14, 2023, the European Parliament gave its final approval for member nations to implement stricter national targets relating to emissions reduction and the protection and expansion of CO2-absorbing natural ecosystems...more

Greenwashing – Proposed Clampdown on Fund Names

Proskauer Rose LLP on 2/24/2023

On 20 February 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (“ESMA”) consultation paper (ESMA34-472-373) “Guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms” (the “Consultation”) closed to comments....more

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