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Investment teams with more women or ethnic minorities shown to outperform
Until recently, the ESG agenda was dominated primarily by the "E" and climate change in particular. This is still critical, but we are...
TCFD 2020 status update
Just as asset managers and other "financial market participants" begin to grapple with the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation,...
EU environment ministers strike deal on climate law but not 2030 target
Although the decision on the 2050 part of the draft EU climate law reached by the Council last Friday is a step in the right direction,...
Are you lobbying for change - or not?
The 2021 AGM season globally promises to be an interesting one as institutional investor groups increasingly make it clear to investee...
Is blockchain the next big thing for sustainable supply chains?
When it comes to developing and maintaining sustainable supply chains, one of the key issues is traceability. We are seeing an increasing...
Consumer power: customers driving sustainability
There are countless reasons for companies to embrace sustainability. It is the right thing to do. Studies are showing it helps with...
UK green policy gaps in the race towards net-zero
With China, and more recently Japan, having announced their new net zero pledges, the pressure is on the UK government to publish its net...
ESG in name only? The shorts are watching!
As investment opportunities branded with the ESG tag continue to attract increased capital flows, the importance of conducting proper due...
"Invest with respect": Financial institutions and human rights
Just as I publish a post on the under-addressed human rights aspects of the EU's sustainable finance regime, the PRI comes out with its...
SEC Chairman discusses ESG and other current issues....
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton recently appeared on CNBC and covered a range of issues, including ESG (as well as SPACs, 13F, and China). He...
New guidance on the application of the Green Loan Principles to real estate finance
In our latest client briefing, the Linklaters Banking team explains what green loans are, why they are relevant to real estate finance...
Japan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to net zero by 2050
This is an important move by Japan following a period of incremental developments in this direction, and builds momentum towards COP 26.
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The Japanese government will soon pledge to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to net zero by 2050, Nikkei has learned. The new target,...…
The end of greenwashing
Statistics like these show why the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which will apply from March 2021, is...
Disclosure and Taxonomy Regulation - the social aspects
Due diligence of social (and other) aspects of investee companies has been thrown sharply into the spotlight by various development,...
Green batteries?
This new regulatory proposal on new sustainability requirements for the raw material sourcing, manufacture, marketing, labelling and...
EU heads of state struggle to agree on 55% reduction by 2030 climate target
The European Parliament wants a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 but the Council is struggling to agree to a 55% target....
Human rights due diligence: why it matters and how to get started
Human rights due diligence is set to climb higher up the board room agenda as the European Commission prepares to launch a consultation....
EU call for contributions on how competition policy can promote the Green Deal
On 13 October 2020, the European Commission called for contributions from various stakeholders on how the EU competition rules can be...
Social considerations: digging a little deeper
Businesses' social issues can be hard to spot. The reality is that they are often covert. This is exacerbated by the frequently...
Defining the role of sustainability in EU competition law: A flurry of important developments | LinkingCompetition | Blog | Linklaters
Sustainability is the clear watch word for EU competition agencies right now, with a flurry of initiatives designed to support the EU's...
Why impact transparency will drive new financial disclosure in capital markets transactions
As impact transparency becomes more widespread, it is easy to see how environmental and social impacts in addition to profit will affect...
EP4: new version of Equator Principles
In this podcast, Rachel Barrett, Aileen Buchanan and Iyesogie Igiehon discuss three key changes to the new version of the Equator...
Contenders for top WTO role could usher in a new green agenda
There are now two female finalists for the role of director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,...
Intersection of a firm's culture and its compliance
SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman recently spoke about his approach to SEC enforcement matters, describing his concerns about "regulating by...
Social-saurus: the not so extinct dinosaur looming over companies
You may have been forgiven for thinking the dinosaurs became extinct long ago, but the latest headlines surrounding Gunnersaurus (the...
Norwegian Supreme Court to hear Arctic Oil challenge - remotely - next month
The latest test of virtual hearings: next month, the full Norwegian Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a significant constitutional...
Diversity of talent matters in capital markets
SEC Commissioner Allison Lee recently spoke about diversity and inclusion in the context of human capital and corporate performance....
Warm winds across the Baltic
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “it’s Baltic in here” you might be forgiven for thinking it’s bad news, but for countries bordering the...
EU Commission confirms delay to SFDR Level 2 rules
In mid-September we heard rumours that the EU Commission was considering delaying application of the detailed Level 2 rules under the EU...
Modern slavery: next steps following UK government consultation on modern slavery statements
In this podcast, Rachel Barrett and James Marlow discuss the key changes that will be made to modern slavery statements in the UK,...
Price discovery in the voluntary carbon market
The lack of reliable, transparent price discovery in the voluntary carbon market has been a hindrance to the market, increasing...
A week of highs and (very) lows for the CDM
On Friday 2nd October, with only 2 hours to spare, the final ratifications required to bring the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol...
Focus on Forced Labor Risks....
As we all experience the upheaval caused by Covid-19 in terms of what it means to work, many investors are asking companies about how...
New EU Financing Mechanism for Renewable Energy Projects
The European Commission has set up a new mechanism for renewable energy projects to help EU countries meet their renewable energy targets...
ETFs integrating positive screening for ESG are attracting investors....
Investors are pouring more money into ETFs choosing to invest in best-in-class companies scoring high on ESG criteria, rather than ETFs...
One step closer to a global set of sustainability reporting standards?
On 30 September 2020, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (the "Foundation") published a consultation paper that...
Modern slavery and human rights - time for action
With Covid-19 having thrust the social limb of ESG into the spotlight, issues such as forced labour and modern slavery (along with human...
New Equator Principles Guidance released - with climate and human rights high on the agenda
In case you missed it, the Equator Principles Association has recently released its long-awaited refreshed guidance on the implementation...
Supply Chain Management Reminder as US Blocks Imports Due to Forced Labor
The US issued a jarring reminder of how it views products it suspects are made with forced labor. Effective yesterday, the US...
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