This mini Q&A series will follow COP28, providing you with a quick and easy way to stay informed as the discussion evolves. Our coverage will highlight significant and recent developments from a legal perspective, allowing you to assess the impact
Eye on ESG, published by Mayer Brown, focuses on legal developments and regulatory updates related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. The blog covers topics such as sustainability reporting requirements, climate-related financial disclosures, human rights and environmental due diligence, and regulatory compliance challenges faced by companies globally. It addresses legislative changes, enforcement actions, and litigation risks in areas including climate disclosure laws, corporate sustainability directives, and sector-specific ESG risks like those in mining. The blog also discusses the intersection of ESG with corporate governance, investor expectations, and international standards, providing insights into evolving legal frameworks and compliance strategies.
On 28 November 2023, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its “Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (“SDR”) and investment labels” policy statement (PS23/16) (the “Policy Statement”). The Policy Statement introduces a set of new rules aimed at tackling greenwashing, including…
Plastic pollution is a global environmental issue. To combat this issue, the United Nations Environment Assembly passed a resolution in March 2022 to develop a draft global agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024 (reported here). The…
Plastic pollution is a global environmental issue. To combat this issue, the United Nations Environment Assembly passed a resolution in March 2022 to develop a draft global agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024 (reported here). The…
Plastic pollution is a global environmental problem. To combat this issue, the United Nations Environment Assembly passed a resolution in March 2022 to develop a draft global agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024 (reported here). The…
In line with the global trend of increasing importance of sustainability-linked loans, the Loan Market Association (LMA) and the European Leveraged Finance Association jointly published on 5 October 2023 the updated Best Practice Guide to Sustainability-Linked Leveraged Loans (the “Updated…
On October 24, 2023, the US federal banking regulators finalized interagency principles for the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks (the “Climate Principles”).1 The Climate Principles are targeted at larger banking organizations and are intended to convey…
The Brazilian Securities Commission (“CVM”) made a significant announcement on October 20, 2023, by introducing CVM’s Rule No. 193. This resolution provides comprehensive guidance on the creation and dissemination of sustainability information reports, specifically the IFRS S1 and IFRS…