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ESG Knowledge Update | November 2025

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Regulatory and compliance

International regulatory headwinds: how general counsel can navigate uncertainty in Europe

Legal leaders seek resilience and growth amid regulatory complexity and shifting geopolitics and economic conditions
COP

What international business can expect from COP30 on carbon markets

Discussions around climate financing are deeply connected to the progress of the article 6 agreement on carbon trading
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2025

Cabinet Office publishes Anti-slavery Risk Tiering Tool and guidance document | Government responds to the Joint Committee on Human Rights
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2025

EU: European Parliament rejects simplified sustainability rules under Omnibus Package I European Commission proposes delay to EU Deforestation Regulation despite
Data Centres

Sustainable data centre development in the EU: added value or legal requirement?

EU regulations drive sustainable data centre solutions that support digital transformation and environmental objectives
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Why are fewer businesses setting goals to combat modern slavery?

Data suggests businesses are doing less in relation to modern slavery risks, which may indicate risks are building up unseen
Financial Services

REGtape UK | October 2025

Developments in financial services regulation in the UK
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

UK: Welsh deposit return scheme consult opens | Proposed restrictions on firefighting foam PFAS | EU: European Commission considering a
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

Government releases updated policy on engineered greenhouse gas removals model | Government consultation of reforming the Environmental Permitting of industrial

Sustainable consumption in Spain: what is the impact of the new law on businesses and consumers?

The new law bans the resale of tickets at inflated prices, as well as advertising for short‑haul flights and fossil