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MinAmbiente de Colombia abre consulta pública sobre Hoja de Ruta del Acuerdo de Escazú

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El gobierno colombiano, a través del Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (MADS), el 19 de enero de 2026, abrió consulta pública para definir la Hoja de Ruta de Acciones Prioritarias para la implementación en...more

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The Score Takes Care of Itself

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Too many people obsess over their salary, bonuses, job title, or for their business, revenue numbers and targets. They’re staring at the scoreboard instead of watching the game being played right in front of them. The...more

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Recent Developments for UK PLCs - February 2026

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An update on legal and regulatory developments for UK public companies....more

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FCA Consults on UK SRS-Aligned Disclosure Rules for UK Listings

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The FCA is seeking views on proposals to update its climate-related disclosure rules for listed issuers to align with the new UK SRS....more

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Responsible Green Marketing: Regulatory Shifts Reshaping Environmental Packaging Claims

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Introduction: A paradigm shift in environmental marketing - Greenwashing, the practice of overstating or misrepresenting environmental benefits, has been a key focus of corporate marketing scrutiny for several years....more

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An Update on Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Legislation in Asia – What to Watch for in 2026

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The last several weeks have brought more clarity on the shape of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence legislation in Europe, with the EU’s omnibus legislation nearing completion. Countries in Asia also are...more

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ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2026

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This year we expect ESG/sustainability to be influenced by several macro trends, including technology, geopolitics, and capital markets....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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OECD Publishes Report on SSbD Tools, Integrative Systems, and Platforms for Nanomaterials and Nano-Enabled Products

On December 12, 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Safe and sustainable by design tools, integrative systems and platforms for nanomaterials and nano-enabled...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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2025 Retail and Fashion Holiday Guide - A New Holiday Playbook: AI, Sustainability, and the Evolving Retail Landscape

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As the holiday season ushers in its busiest months, retailers and fashion brands are confronting a marketplace reshaped by rapid technological disruption, shifting regulatory expectations, and increasingly savvy consumers. AI...more

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European Institutions Reach Agreement on Sustainability Omnibus

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Following complex negotiations, the EU has agreed substantive changes to sustainability reporting and due diligence rules....more

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COP 30: What Businesses Need to Know From the COP of Truth

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In November 2025, nearly 60,000 delegates arrived in Belém, Brazil for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (“COP30”). Brazil, holding the presidency, promised a “COP of Truth”...more

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EU – Provisional Agreement on Omnibus Simplification Package for CSRD and CSDDD – a Closer Look at the Draft Available

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The EU is edging closer and closer to final agreement in relation to the omnibus simplification package on corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence. In the last couple of days the Member States' Ambassadors have...more

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Greenwashing: Italy aligns With the EU Legal Framework

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On 5 November 2025, the Italian Council of Ministers preliminary approved a legislative decree transposing Directive (EU) 2024/825 on empowering consumers for the green transition. The decree aims to strengthen rules on...more

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The Benefit Entities Act 2025 - Bermuda

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With the introduction of the Benefit Entities Act 2025 (the Benefit Act) Bermuda has taken the important and laudable step of allowing corporations to more easily incorporate environmental, social and governance (often...more

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Regulatory and ESG Challenges in the Data Centre Sector: Building a Sustainable Future

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This is the fifth in a ten-part article series on the legal strategies shaping the future of data centre development in the UK....more

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Liquid assets: The mining and metals sector’s water challenge

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Scarcity of water is emerging as a defining constraint of the 21st century. As one of the most notoriously water-intensive activities, the mining and metals industry sits at the heart of this challenge. In the United...more

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ESG Market Alert UK – November 2025

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On 6 November, Hogan Lovells held its fourth annual ESG Game Changers Summit, at which attendees explored how to navigate climate, sustainability, and ESG issues in a time of rising expectations and a rapidly shifting...more

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Hogan Lovells Living Mobility Spotlight Q&A Series

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What is Living Mobility? It is easier to say what it is not. The automotive and mobility industry is no longer focused on the traditional vehicle. Not only are the vehicles changing but we are now focused on mobility:...more

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Global Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers

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Investment advisers offering funds in more than one country are accustomed to adapting to different regulatory requirements. However, the challenges presented by the global regulation of environmental, social, and governance...more

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October 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - ASIC Commences Proceedings Against the Responsible Entity of an ESG Investment Fund for Misleading Conduct - On 3 October 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) initiated civil...more

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EU Omnibus I – European Parliament Votes on Amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate...

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On 13 November 2025, the European Parliament held its plenary vote on the Omnibus I simplification package. The MEPs adopted a proposal which was put forward by a coalition EPP and right-to-far-right coalition (including ECR...more

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Are AI Data Centers the New Power Centers?

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The power driving AI comes not only from algorithms, but from the electricity that fuels them. In this episode of the Renewable Energy SmartPod, V&E partner Jeffrey Jakubiak discusses how rapid data center growth is...more

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Horizon – News and Trends in Sustainability Law - October 2025

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in sustainability. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business...more

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