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COP

COP31 electrification push puts focus on contracts and regulation for the global energy transition

Grid access and power costs will help determine whether climate targets become viable projects
COP

COP31 raises questions for international business over climate finance and fossil fuels

Carbon credit rules and border measures could affect investment decisions and the cost of international trade
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

Immigration and Asylum Bill: amendments proposed to modern slavery supply chain reporting
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

UK updates: HMRC publishes UK CBAM default values and illustrative rate methodology | EU updates: European Parliament and Council diverge
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | October 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update from our multi-disciplinary ESG team
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

UK updates: Mandatory digital waste tracking comes into force on 1 October 2026 in England and Wales | HMRC publishes
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | September 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update from our multi-disciplinary ESG team
Regulatory and compliance

UK Immigration and Asylum Bill transforms modern slavery reporting by businesses

Bill proposes mandatory statement content, a new accuracy requirement and heavy financial penalties for non-compliance
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK Immigration and Asylum Bill proposes to strengthen modern slavery reporting framework | European Commission publishes guidelines on the Forced
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

UK updates: HMRC publishes CBAM guidance collection | EU updates: Commission updates EU Deforestation Regulation product scope and digital tools
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | July 2026

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update from our multi-disciplinary ESG team