Topic
Net Zero
119 published works
Eye on ESG
Fueling The Race To Zero: Launch Of The Glasgow Financial Alliance For Net Zero And The Net-Zero Banking Alliance
By Susanne J. Harris, Wei Na Sim, Charlene Wong
Two new net zero alliances for the financial sector were launched on April 21, 2021: The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The…
Capital Thinking
Hear from the Experts – Powering the Drive Toward Net Zero – Recording Now Available
Our Corporate Practice has been hosting a "Talk to the Experts" virtual discussion series, where our in-house experts as well as industry leaders and top thinkers are invited to share…
Global Policy Watch
Hydrogen Policy Development in the UK
The UK Government has set itself very stretching emissions targets. A reduction of 68% on 1990 levels by 2030 and a Net-Zero target by 2050. To achieve these goals, the…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Calgary lawyer Jeff Kahane could have bought carbon credits, but instead purchased land in B.C.
Aiming for net zero in his law practice – and protecting a bit of forest too
The Nickel Report
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Legislation…Again
By David C. McSweeney, Michael J. Altieri
On January 28, 2021, and for the second time in a month, the Massachusetts Legislature passed historic legislation designed to holistically address issues associated with the effects from climate change. …
Keeping It Real Estate
Powering our Net Zero Future – What does the Energy White Paper have in store?
By Simon Keen
The government published its Energy White Paper in December 2020, making a clear statement of its commitment to the 2050 Net Zero target and setting out a trajectory for meeting…
Energy & Cleantech Counsel
Major Climate Bill Recommits Massachusetts to Climate Goals
On January 4th, as the legislative session came to a close, both houses of the Massachusetts legislature passed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy.” My colleague,…
The Nickel Report
Pulling on the same oar? Federal, State, and Local Measures Need Alignment to Achieve Climate Goals
By David C. McSweeney, Michael J. Altieri
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is poised to outline its planned steps to achieve the goals of its climate change-focused policies. On December 7, 2020, the Massachusetts Executive Office for Energy…
Inside Energy & Environment
The UK’s 10-point Green Industrial Revolution Plan
With the UK due to host the COP 26 climate summit in a year’s time, the UK Government is keen to set out its credentials as a global ‘green‘ leader…
Law & The Environment
It’s Going to Take a While to Get to Net Zero
By Seth Jaffe
Since I noted earlier this week the announcement by ConocoPhillips that its “ambition” is to reach net-zero carbon for its own operations by 2045-2055, it seemed appropriate also to note…