As New York City Climate Week brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society to discuss the future of climate action, and sustainable business, we are pleased to share a selection of Linklaters resources covering some of the most significant climate, sustainability, and regulatory developments affecting organizations in the U.S. and globally.
Our multidisciplinary team continues to advise clients on evolving disclosure requirements, sustainability-related regulation, supply chain compliance obligations, and emerging risks arising from the energy transition.
We hope the resources below provide useful insights as organizations prepare for the next phase of climate and sustainability reporting and compliance.
Please do reach out to your usual Linklaters ESG contacts if you would like to discuss how any of these issues impact your business.
Climate Disclosure & Sustainability Reporting
Climate disclosure remains one of the most significant regulatory developments affecting businesses operating in the U.S. As companies prepare for evolving reporting and governance expectations, our resources explore key developments at both the California and New York state levels. Recent guidance from California regulators has also provided important clarity regarding first-year compliance obligations under the state’s landmark climate disclosure laws.
- California Climate Disclosure Laws Quick Guide (SB 253 / SB 261)
- CARB Delays 2026 SB 253 Reporting Deadline, Opens Comment Period on Modified Regulation, and Previews 2027 Requirements
- Webinar Recording: What Will California’s New Law on Climate Disclosures (SB 253) Mean for Your Organization?
- New York GHG Reporting Program Quick Guide
- New York’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Law Quick Guide
While this collection focuses primarily on developments in the U.S., many companies continue to navigate sustainability requirements originating abroad. Our global resources examine key international regimes that may have significant implications for U.S. businesses and multinational companies.
- EU CSDDD: Top 5 things you need to know
- EU Forced Labour Regulation: Top 5 things you need to know
- EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: impact of CSRD on non-EU companies
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: impact of CSDDD on non-EU companies
Webinar: Preparing for the EU CSDDD, EU Forced Labour Regulation and changes to UK Modern Slavery Act
For multinationals managing intricate global supply chains, navigating the patchwork of obligations arising from the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), EU Forced Labour Regulation, and proposed changes to the UK Modern Slavery Act is a formidable challenge. Join our ESG experts on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 11:00 - 11:40 BST as they discuss how businesses can start preparing for the operational reality of engaging more actively with their global value chains. Register here.
Data Centers, Energy Transition & Infrastructure
The energy transition continues to drive significant regulatory and commercial developments across the U.S. Our recent updates examine developments affecting data centers, power generation, grid reliability, permitting, and clean energy deployment. As demand for AI and large computational loads accelerates, regulators are increasingly focused on energy infrastructure, reliability, and transmission capacity.
Directives
Companies continue to face increasing scrutiny regarding supply chain transparency, responsible sourcing practices, and compliance with forced labor restrictions. Recent enforcement actions under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) demonstrate the continued importance of robust supply chain due diligence and supplier risk management programs.
PFAS & Emerging Environmental Risks
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have rapidly emerged as a key legal and commercial risk area for businesses to think about as part of their ongoing operations and during transactions. Across three podcasts, our lawyers explore how PFAS is currently regulated, how it affects M&A deals, and how it is playing out in the courts. Each episode covers different ground, and together show just how quickly the landscape is evolving. Businesses that get ahead now, rather than waiting for certainty, will be in a much stronger position.
Global ESG Newsletter
Linklaters’ global ESG team publishes a monthly ESG newsletter featuring key climate, sustainability, and ESG developments from around the world. Designed for in-house legal, compliance, and sustainability professionals, the newsletter highlights significant regulatory, policy, and market developments impacting companies across sectors and jurisdictions. See below for our latest newsletters and click here to learn more and sign up.
Our U.S. ESG capability is a core part of Linklaters' wider global ESG practice. Working as one integrated team across key markets, we advise companies on ESG and climate disclosure requirements, sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas emissions programs, due diligence and governance frameworks, and broader regulatory developments. We have extensive experience helping companies assess and implement compliance strategies for evolving disclosure regimes, prepare for reporting obligations, manage climate-related risk, and navigate issues arising from the energy transition, including data center and energy infrastructure developments. Combining deep U.S. experience with a global perspective, we provide practical, business-focused advice on complex and rapidly changing ESG and climate issues. To find out more about our ESG capabilities, click here.
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