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Regulatory and compliance

Defra publishes proposal to reform the UK packaging waste regime

Eight changes that businesses need to prepare for as the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme is proposed for
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK and EU regulators offer further detail on how competition law can support sustainability

What are the implications of CMA and European Commission proposals for businesses in sustainability collaborations with competitors?
Energy and Utilities

UK hydrogen ambitions get boost from energy security strategy and consultations

The government want to raise the profile of hydrogen in the UK energy mix and has consulted widely on how
The Built Environment

Putting ESG at the heart of regeneration

Regeneration specialists joined an Osborne Clarke roundtable to discuss policies and practical steps to ensure the delivery of sustainable places
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | British Energy Security Strategy and National Grid's stability investment

This week, we look at the government's announcement of the British Energy Security Strategy, National Grid ESO awarding £323 million
Decarbonisation

US proposals for TCFD-aligned disclosure rules mark a big step towards global adoption

Different jurisdictions around the world are increasingly using the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures framework
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition: National Grid sells gas business and UK government publishes EV Strategy

This week, we look at National Grid's pivot to electricity, the UK government's proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference
Regulatory and compliance

European Commission presents package of European Green Deal proposals

New directive proposed for progressing the green transition, making sustainable products the norm, and combating greenwashing
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | The Spring Statement and Phase 2 of the CCUS scheme

This week, we look at the government's commitment to VAT relief for green energy systems in the Spring Statement, the
Regulatory and compliance

New legal obligations imposed for virtual asset service providers in Belgium

Rules coming in force on 1 May 2022 will have a huge impact for affected virtual asset service providers who
Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | Biodiversity requirement for 2023, due diligence for debt-financed projects and data analytics

Welcome to the fourth edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.
Energy and Utilities

Purchasing a debt-financed project - a due diligence checklist

Diligencing an energy project can be a time-consuming and daunting task, particularly if a project already has debt financing in