6/4/2026 3:11:25 PM Europe is not on track for its 2030 interconnection targets: Could reform unlock the next wave of projects? By Maryam Adamji Interconnectors have become critical infrastructure for a renewables-led energy system, now serving not only to facilitate imports during...
6/3/2026 12:58:01 PM EmpCo on the horizon: How sports organisations can stay ahead of the game and not fall foul of the new EU rules on greenwashing By Claudia Harper James Marlow As the largest ever FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer, the eyes of the world will be...
6/1/2026 1:07:51 PM The FCA’s Transition Finance Pilot and the future of UK climate finance By Gaura Moodley Sara Feijao On 21 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published the findings from its Transition Finance Pilot - see FCA report. The...
5/29/2026 6:23:53 PM EU: European Commission adopts Delegated Regulation on ratings provider authorisation and recognition under ESG Ratings Regulation By Premlata Fagan On 26 May 2026, the European Commission adopted a further Delegated Regulation setting out regulatory technical standards (RTS)...
5/27/2026 4:05:11 PM PFAS in France: NGOs and residents sue the State over alleged regulatory failures By Claudia Cavicchioli On 20 May 2026, three NGOs and six individuals filed a legal claim before the Paris Administrative Court, seeking to hold the French...
5/26/2026 3:56:28 PM EU: SFDR 2.0 - the key milestones ahead By Premlata Fagan The European Commission's legislative overhaul proposal for the EU SFDR is a key regulatory development for asset owners and managers,...
5/26/2026 2:37:49 PM EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition: Commission updates its FAQs By Alexia Kaztaridou The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (also known as the “EmpCo" or “ECGT” Directive) will start applying from 27...
5/12/2026 1:44:38 PM EU: ECB updates compendium of good practices for climate and nature related risk management and stress testing By Premlata Fagan The ECB has updated its compendium of good practices for climate and nature related risk management and stress testing. This takes the...
5/12/2026 1:12:32 PM EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: impact of CSDDD on non-EU companies By Julia Voskoboinikova The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or CS3D), after recent amendments introduced by the Omnibus I Directive, will...
5/11/2026 12:18:58 PM EU Prospectus Regulation: New ESG bond disclosure requirements - what issuers need to know By Erin McKeown Catherine Wade Background The EU Listing Act, amending the EU Prospectus Regulation (“PR”), entered into force in December 2024. However, certain...
5/6/2026 4:52:24 PM EU CSRD: revised ESRS and ESRS for voluntary use published for consultation By Julia Voskoboinikova Preeya Russell Aileen Buchanan On 6 May 2026, the European Commission launched two consultations: consultation on the revised European Sustainability Reporting...
5/6/2026 9:50:20 AM EU: EUDR Simplification Report lands alongside updated Guidance and FAQs By James Marlow On 4 May 2026, the European Commission published its Simplification Report in relation to the EU Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”). The...
5/4/2026 1:56:21 PM German Government plans to tighten environmental criminal law By Markus Appel Julia Grothaus Kerstin Wilhelm Mirjam Erb +1 more... Show less The German Government has approved a draft act significantly overhauling the country's environmental criminal law. The Government Bill...
5/4/2026 11:00:12 AM France announces roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels By Claudia Cavicchioli On 28 April 2026, France announced a national roadmap with explicit end‑of-consumption targets for coal (by 2030), oil (by 2045) and...
4/29/2026 10:11:20 AM UK: call to join an FCA ESG ratings reporting pilot By Victoria Hickman Raza Naeem Clare Wiles Elliot Jack +1 more... Show less Opportunity to join a reporting pilotThe FCA has invited ESG rating providers to participate in a pilot scheme for its newly proposed...