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Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Tesco faces lawsuit in UK for unjust enrichment and negligence in Thai clothing factory | European regulation prohibiting products produced
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Deforestation – free supply chains regulation | Approval of final text of corporate sustainability
Regulatory and compliance

CMA investigations to extend to consumer product 'green' claims in UK

Ongoing drive to tackle greenwashing and misleading claims means businesses - including food, toiletries, cosmetics and cleaning products - should
Decarbonisation

UK looks to deliver natural gas and hydrogen projects for freight transport 

Non-electric transport fuels are attractive alternative power sources that need infrastructure, finance and regulation
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

How the ESG agenda is shaping international supply chains in Asia

Sustainable strategies and supply chain management are a focus in the region and for legal advisors in 2023 and beyond
Financial Services

Investment funds and asset management: the international road ahead for 2023

What UK, EU and international legislative and non-legislative developments can be expected over the next 12 months?
Knowledge Notes

UK business law predictions for 2023

As the new year unfolds, we look ahead at what legal developments businesses can expect
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

FCA announces plan to develop a code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers in UK

Regulator's growing focus on ESG continues with concerns over the subjective nature of sustainability data and greenwashing risk
Financial Services

FCA continues to focus on non-financial misconduct and firm culture in UK

The regulator expects firms to consider how to address instances of misconduct inside and outside the workplace as part of
Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains
Decarbonisation

COP15 | Why biodiversity is vital for businesses worldwide

A global agreement on stemming the collapse of ecosystems and reducing levels of biodiversity loss is the priority