11 Apr, 2024 Linklaters ESG Newsletter - April 2024 By Sara Feijao Gilly Hutchinson Julia Voskoboinikova Welcome to the latest edition of the global Linklaters ESG Newsletter. Each issue covers key developments in the UK, EU, US, Asia and...
10 Apr, 2024 European Court of Human Rights rules that Switzerland’s failure to implement sufficient measures to combat climate change violates human rights By Charlotte Peiffer Claudia Cavicchioli Julie Esquenazi European Court of Human Rights rules that Switzerland’s failure to implement sufficient measures to combat climate change violates human...
09 Apr, 2024 UK TPT publishes final version of sector-specific guidance on climate transition plan disclosures, including for the financial sector By Sara Feijao The UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) published its final recommendations on climate transition plan disclosures, along with...
27 Mar, 2024 UK: CMA sets out green compliance standard for environmental claims in the fashion sector By Emma Cochrane Tackling “greenwashing” - where firms overstate the eco-credentials of their products or services - is a clear priority for the UK's...
19 Mar, 2024 UK reporting 2023/24 - recent developments and guidance for large unlisted companies and LLPs By Judy Pink Wilma Rix Sara Feijao We have published a new guide to help large unlisted UK companies and LLPs prepare their 2023/24 annual reports - click here to view the...
15 Mar, 2024 Transition Finance Market Review launches call for evidence to explore how the UK can become a global hub for transition finance By Sara Feijao Vanessa Havard-Williams On 14 March 2024, the Transition Finance Market Review (TFMR) launched a call for evidence seeking views on how the UK can leverage its...
13 Mar, 2024 Webinar: The Consumer Duty: greenwashing and promotions By Sara Cody Terry Yiangou Clare Wiles The FCA's anti-greenwashing rules apply from May this year. Like the FCA's financial promotions regime, they take a rules-based approach...
13 Mar, 2024 UK: Lessons from Year 1 TCFD reporting - IA publishes insights & suggested actions for asset managers By Premlata Fagan The Investment Association (IA) has published a report focusing on key themes and challenges that have emerged from the first round of...
07 Mar, 2024 UK: Investor stewardship and new PLSA guidance for pension funds By Wilma Rix Claire Collier PLSA Stewardship and Voting Guidelines 2024 The UK's Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published updated Stewardship...
06 Mar, 2024 FRC sets out details and timeline for its review of the UK Stewardship Code By Premlata Fagan The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has recently published a policy update in relation to its review of the UK Stewardship Code. Its...
05 Mar, 2024 Linklaters ESG Newsletter - March 2024 By Julia Voskoboinikova Sara Feijao Gilly Hutchinson Welcome to the latest edition of the global Linklaters ESG Newsletter. Each issue covers key developments in the UK, EU, US, Asia and...
05 Mar, 2024 UK: FCA "Dear CEO" letter to Asset Managers and alternatives portfolios - what does it say on ESG and sustainability? By Premlata Fagan The FCA has published a portfolio letter issued to Asset Managers and alternative firms (dated 1 March). This letter provides an interim...
05 Mar, 2024 Progress and plateaus in boardroom diversity By Kloe Halls On 27 February 2024, the FTSE Women Leaders Review published their latest report on the representation of women on the boards and...
26 Feb, 2024 UK to exit the Energy Charter Treaty By Matthew Weiniger MP Graham Stuart (Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) announced on 22 February 2024 that the United Kingdom will leave...
21 Feb, 2024 Overview of key governance issues for UK companies: winter 2023 By Wilma Rix Sara Feijao The Winter edition of the Linklaters “At a glance: governance & risk”, which covers the last quarter of 2023 and early 2024, is now...
14 Feb, 2024 Global Energy & Infrastructure Legal Outlook 2024 By Jessica Hargreaves 2024 is set to be another exciting year for energy & infrastructure markets. In the light of the global push to transition to clean...