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Retail and Consumer
EPR for textiles: what's on the horizon in the UK and EU?
EU legislation to introduce extended producer responsibility is progressing and will mark a huge change for retailers
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG Knowledge Update | May 2024
Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Managing greenwashing risk
UK FCA confirms final guidance to accompany anti-greenwashing rule
Firms should review all communications that refer to the sustainability characteristics of products and services
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024
European Parliament adopts new certification framework for carbon removals | European Parliament adopts position on soil monitoring directive | EU
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024
TPT publish sector-specific guidance | European Parliament adopts directive on delaying European sustainability reporting standards | UK competition regulator issues
Managing greenwashing risk
Should Polish entrepreneurs be concerned about regulatory focus on greenwashing?
Regulatory attention on the making of misleading green claims is growing tighter, with new EU regulation imminent
Energy and Utilities
Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains
Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.
ESG, sustainability and responsible business
EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime
Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?
While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be
Competition, antitrust and trade
UK competition regulator issues fresh guidance on green collaborations for sustainability
CMA charts way for businesses to navigate sustainability concerns in supply chains while maintaining competition
Corporate
Delay in new statutory powers for UK Financial Reporting Council leads to postponement of planned headcount increase
Absence of legislation to expand its remit means FRC will instead focus on a year of consolidation to prioritise its
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 28 March 2024
HNWI statement déjà vu, FCA reviews, guidance on climate-related disclosures and updates to asset management legislation
