2/16/2026 2:24:56 PM EU ESPR: Commission adopts final acts on unsold consumer product destruction and disclosure By Julia Voskoboinikova On 9 February 2026, the European Commission published the final versions of two key implementing acts under the Ecodesign for Sustainable...
2/12/2026 6:18:11 PM The Hamburg Declaration: a step closer to large-scale offshore wind integration in the North Sea By Jessica Hargreaves The Hamburg Declaration, signed in January 2026 by nine North Sea nations, represents an exciting opportunity for cross-border offshore...
2/12/2026 1:23:51 PM EU Forced Labour Regulation: Commission seeks feedback on implementation guidelines and rules on regulators’ information system By Pierre-Noé Milcamps Bruno Garcia Da Silva The EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) is entering into application on 14 December 2027. The European Commission is required to publish...
2/12/2026 10:07:00 AM Webinar recording: Energy & Infrastructure Legal Outlook 2026 By Jessica Hargreaves Joanna Addison On Tuesday 10 February 2026, our panel of experts explored the Energy & Infrastructure Legal Outlook 2026 and what it means for those...
2/9/2026 1:37:14 AM Quick Guide: Key Sustainability Disclosure Regimes: Hong Kong SAR: HKFRS sustainability disclosure standards By Gilly Hutchinson Terri Poon Linklaters has a series of Quick Guides that provide an overview of key sustainability disclosure regimes in the UK, EU and other...
2/6/2026 10:48:18 AM Energy & Infrastructure Outlook 2026 By Jessica Hargreaves As we head further into 2026, global energy transition is entering a new, more mature phase despite geographical unevenness. The...
2/5/2026 11:08:17 AM Sustainable Finance Outlook for 2026: UK and EU round-up By Victoria Hickman This post provides a round-up of key sustainable finance themes for 2026 in the UK and EU. Read on for what's next in relation to:...
2/3/2026 3:55:29 PM How to find our ESG materials By Sara Feijao Julia Voskoboinikova Gilly Hutchinson We have a wealth of horizon scanning and other materials covering the full gamut of ESG topics across a number of jurisdictions. Click on...
2/3/2026 3:49:05 PM ESG newsletters: how to sign up & archive By Sara Feijao Julia Voskoboinikova Gilly Hutchinson We produce the following ESG newsletters: Global ESG Newsletter (monthly)ESG Disputes Bulletin (quarterly)Germany ESG Newsletter...
2/3/2026 11:21:30 AM ESG Newsletter – February 2026 By Gilly Hutchinson Sara Feijao Julia Voskoboinikova Welcome to the latest edition of the Linklaters global ESG Newsletter. This issue covers key developments from December 2025 and January...
2/2/2026 8:29:04 PM Hong Kong Cross-Agency Steering Group announces strategic priorities for 2026-2028 By Gilly Hutchinson The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (the Steering Group) has set out its strategic priorities for 2026-2028 to...
2/2/2026 9:46:11 AM UK SRS: FCA proposes mandatory climate disclosures from 2027, except for Scope 3 emissions, for which it is "comply-or-explain" from 2028 By Premlata Fagan Having indicated in its regulatory initiatives grid that it would consult on disclosure requirements for UK listed companies in January...
1/28/2026 10:21:59 AM EU CSRD and Omnibus I: Transposition Tracker By Stephen Clipsham The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force in 2023, and EU Member States had until 6 July 2024 to...
1/27/2026 12:35:56 PM More steps forward in a key year for the EU ESG Rating Regulation: processes for fees and fines By Victoria Hickman Raza Naeem Premlata Fagan Stephen Clipsham Clare Wiles Elliot Jack +3 more... Show less We are now in the go-live year for the EU's ESG Rating Regulation (ERR): 2 July 2026 Date of application of the ERR.2 August...
1/26/2026 12:31:37 PM EU: Commission proposes to extend CBAM scope and adopts implementing legislation By Sebastian Meyn Julia Voskoboinikova The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a framework that addresses the risk of carbon leakage by ensuring that goods,...
1/20/2026 12:16:00 PM Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition: Implementation in selected EU member states By Alexia Kaztaridou The EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition aims to promote sustainable consumption by: tackling unfair commercial...