10/23/2026 2:40:08 PM ISSB: consultation launched on nature-related disclosure guidance By Theresa Lightbown On 22 October 2026, the ISSB launched a consultation on proposed nature-related disclosure guidance. The guidance would take the form of...
10/20/2026 4:10:56 PM EU CSRD: EFRAG consults on its 2027–2029 sustainability reporting agenda By Julia Voskoboinikova On 16 October 2026, EFRAG launched a public consultation on what it should focus on over the next three years. The consultation closes on...
10/15/2026 2:38:04 PM EU Public Procurement Act: ESG aspects of the Commission’s proposal By Atdhe Krasniqi Julia Voskoboinikova On 9 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation on public contracts and concessions (the "Public...
10/14/2026 4:17:10 PM EU: Commission adopts data centre sustainability rating scheme By Julia Voskoboinikova On 21 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation establishing a mandatory EU-wide sustainability rating...
10/14/2026 3:38:19 PM European Commission proposes delaying key EU Methane Regulation import and reporting deadlines By Julia Voskoboinikova On 14 October 2026, the Commission adopted a Proposal to postpone by one year certain requirements under the EU Methane Regulation. The...
10/13/2026 8:59:30 AM Deconstructing MACH Energy v DAMSHEG – what the Australian High Court really said about scope 3 emissions By Sara Feijao The Australian High Court's decision in MACH Energy v DAMSHEG has attracted significant attention in the media and across the resources...
10/6/2026 10:02:11 AM ESG newsletter - October 2026 By Sara Feijao Julia Voskoboinikova Gilly Hutchinson Welcome to the latest edition of the Linklaters global ESG Newsletter. This issue covers key developments from September 2026 - in the...
10/5/2026 5:25:18 PM Commission's State of the European Union 2026 address: sustainability takeaways By Sara Feijao Gaura Moodley On 16 September 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the State of the European Union address (“Address” or...
10/5/2026 10:06:43 AM EU Taxonomy: General Court largely upholds aviation and shipping criteria By Julia Voskoboinikova On 30 September 2026, the EU General Court ruled on a challenge brought by three environmental NGOs against the technical screening...
10/2/2026 4:16:48 PM UK SRS: FCA confirms comply or explain approach for listed company climate disclosures By Premlata Fagan The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now finalised its UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) for listed companies — the...
10/2/2026 3:53:42 AM The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) module on transition planning By Gilly Hutchinson On 22 September 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular attaching, as annex 1, a new Supervisory Policy Manual...
9/28/2026 1:55:22 PM EU CSRD: EFRAG consults on the draft XBRL taxonomy for the revised ESRS By Julia Voskoboinikova On 17 September 2026, EFRAG released draft XBRL Taxonomy for the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and launched...
9/21/2026 2:05:24 PM UK: Government consults on modernising corporate reporting: sustainability takeaways By Sara Feijao Wilma Rix On 7 September 2026, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) published the government’s long promised...
9/21/2026 1:11:34 PM EU CSRD: revised ESRS and voluntary reporting standard are published in the Official Journal of the EU By Julia Voskoboinikova Two Commission Delegated Regulations completing the Omnibus I simplification package for corporate sustainability reporting were...
9/16/2026 3:33:11 PM New York City Climate Week 2026: Key U.S. Climate and Sustainability Resources By Lauren Bachtel As New York City Climate Week brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society to discuss the future of climate...
9/8/2026 4:07:04 PM ESG Quick Guide: UK greenwashing rules for corporates and financial sector By Michelle Ko Gaura Moodley Linklaters has a series of Quick Guides that provide an overview of key sustainability regimes in the UK, EU and other jurisdictions....