The EU's Defence Readiness Omnibus (Omnibus V) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 4 November 2026 and enters into force...

Back in 2024, ESMA consulted on proposals aiming to ensure a better incorporation of ESG factors in the credit rating methodologies and...

On 4 November 2026, the European Commission published its new Work Programme setting out a list of the main policy and legislative...

Welcome to the latest edition of the Linklaters global ESG Newsletter. This issue covers key developments from October 2026 - in the UK,...

What is COP31? COP stands for Conference of the Parties, referring to the countries that have signed up to the United Nations Framework...

On 27 October 2026, the European Commission presented its EU Framework for Climate Resilience. The package includes a Communication to...

On 22 October 2026, the ISSB launched a consultation on proposed nature-related disclosure guidance. The guidance would take the form of...

On 16 October 2026, EFRAG launched a public consultation on what it should focus on over the next three years. The consultation closes on...

On 9 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation on public contracts and concessions (the "Public...

On 21 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation establishing a mandatory EU-wide sustainability rating...

On 14 October 2026, the Commission adopted a Proposal to postpone by one year certain requirements under the EU Methane Regulation.  The...

The Australian High Court's decision in MACH Energy v DAMSHEG has attracted significant attention in the media and across the resources...

Welcome to the latest edition of the Linklaters global ESG Newsletter. This issue covers key developments from September 2026 - in the...

On 16 September 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the State of the European Union address (“Address” or...

On 30 September 2026, the EU General Court ruled on a challenge brought by three environmental NGOs against the technical screening...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now finalised its UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) for listed companies — the...