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Omnibus Simplification of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards Gains Momentum – An In-depth Look at the EFRAG Work Plan...

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On April 25, EFRAG officially submitted to the European Commission its adopted work plan for the simplification of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The ESRS contain the reporting requirements under the...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Tough Timetable Pushed Through To Update CSRD’s Reporting Standards

On 25 April 2025, the sustainability reporting board (“SRB”) of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (“EFRAG”), agreed the internal timeline for delivering advice to the European Commission on the simplification of...more

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2025 Reliable Public Power Utilities Designees: American Public Power Association Lists Hope (Arkansas) Water & Light

The American Public Power Association (“APPA”) announced the public power utilities that earned the Reliable Public Power Provider (“RP3”) designation. APPA states that this designation is provided to public power...more

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Omnibus I 'stop-the-clock' directive published in Official Journal of the EU

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The Directive (EU) 2025/794, amending the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), was published in the Official Journal of the EU (OJ),...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Oregon’s Plastic Pollution & Recycling ‎Modernization Act (RMA): A Guide for ‎Businesses

On July 1, 2025, Oregon’s Plastic Pollution & Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) will significantly change the state’s recycling system. The RMA places responsibility on “producers” to fund and manage the recycling process for...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

2025 Earth Day Newsletter

Our NGE community is proud to share our annual newsletter reflecting our commitment to this year’s Earth Day global theme, Our Power, Our Planet with an emphasis on harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy and resilient...more

Environmental General Counsel PC

EGC's Global Sustainability Series: Mexico, an Interview with Luigi Pontones Brito

Sustainability in México - Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) continues its Global Sustainability Series with a focus on Mexico. EGC Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Luigi Pontones Brito,...more

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SB 343 Final Findings Report and Implications for EPR Obligations Under SB 54

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California recycling claims restrictions - On April 4, 2025, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) published its Final Findings of the SB 343 Material Characterization Study. The report...more

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Understanding Arizona Benefit Corporations: A New Era of Business with Purpose

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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, many companies are seeking ways to operate not just for profit, but also for a purpose. Arizona has embraced this movement through its recognition of Benefit Corporations, a...more

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CSRD’s ESRS Draft Work Plan Faces Rejection At Latest EFRAG Meeting

On 15 April 2025, the sustainability reporting board (“SRB”) of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (“EFRAG”) failed to agree to an internal timeline for delivering advice to the European Commission on the...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Recently Proposed Environmental Legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly

Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on environmental and sustainability topics, including recently proposed legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly including efforts to enshrine a right to a clean and...more

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Interstellar Insights - April 2025

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The Trump Administration recently issued a new Executive Order titled "Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base." The directive, announced April 9, 2025, aims to reform the...more

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ESMA TRV report on fund names: ESG-related changes and their impact on investment flows

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a trends, risks and vulnerabilities (TRV) risk analysis report on ESG-related changes to fund names and their impact on investment flows. The report examines...more

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NGOs File A Formal Complaint Against the Omnibus Procedure

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Just as the European institutions adopted a Stop The Clock before a deep dive on Omnibus provisions, a coalition of NGOs filed a formal complaint on April 18, 2025, with the European Ombudsman. They claim the European...more

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EU Deforestation Regulation: New Guidance Document, new FAQs and a proposal for a Delegated Act

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On April 15, 2025, the EU Commission published a new Guidance Document, new frequently asked questions (FAQs), and a proposal for a new Delegated Act designed to simplify the compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation...more

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SEC Approves First U.S. National Securities Exchange Focused On Sustainability

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the registration of the first U.S. “green” stock exchange—Green Impact Exchange (GIX)—with trading to begin in 2026....more

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Tariffs and Trade Series: Addressing Impacts on the Energy Sector

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While tariffs have long been a consideration in energy, they have now emerged as a central influence on energy production, commodity pricing, and macroeconomic conditions, resulting in global impacts on energy executives,...more

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UK regulators give update on timing of ESG regulatory initiatives

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A new edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid, which sets out details of current and planned regulatory initiatives for all the regulators affecting the financial services sector, has been published. It includes details of...more

Paul Hastings LLP

EU Omnibus: The EU Taxonomy – Why?

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In 2018, the European Commission set forth a classification system to determine whether businesses are environmentally sustainable. The EU Taxonomy followed the legalistic style of the French Civil Code and flummoxed...more

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[Podcast] The Power of Business Compliance Ambassadors with Alexandra Belmonte

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On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Ropes & Gray partner Amanda Raad and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by Alexandra Belmonte, the chief compliance officer at A.P. Moller - Maersk,...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

European Commission Announces Simplifications to the Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

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The updated guidance includes simplification measures allowing due diligence statements’ reuse, annual submission, and management by authorised representatives on behalf of companies....more

Vedder Price

Taking Off: Financing the eVTOL Revolution

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Imagine waking up in a peaceful, spacious community free from traffic and congestion, yet commuting quickly and comfortably into the bustling city center or directly to the airport within minutes. Picture military operations...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Does Your Food Packaging Comply With New State Laws?

State-level packaging laws are evolving rapidly, often in response to environmental concerns or shifting consumer expectations. These state laws are directly shaping the way national manufacturers are approaching both...more

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European Parliament votes to delay sustainability and due diligence requirements

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The European Parliament has voted in favour of its 'stop the clock proposal' to delay the application of new sustainability reporting and due diligence under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the...more

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Sustainability-Related Governance, Incentives and Competence – FCA Confirms No New Rules for Now

In February 2023, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a discussion paper (DP23/1) to encourage an industry-wide dialogue on firms’ sustainability-related governance, incentives, and competence...more

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