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Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

Preparation window for the EU Deforestation Regulation | First reports due under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Corporate
Real estate

Watt's next? Consultation proposes reforms to the energy performance of buildings regime in England and Wales

Building owners will want to keep an eye on an evolving regulatory landscape as the government looks to improve EPCs
Knowledge Notes

What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
The Built Environment

What legal developments are on the horizon for the built environment in England in 2025?

Another busy year expected, with significant reforms taking place in a number of areas

ESG Knowledge Update | December 2024

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

SMEs should not lose sight of the CS3D as Belgium implements the CSRD

The CS3D's indirect impact on mid-sized and smaller businesses requires action to ensure they remain valuable partners
Decarbonisation

UK government reveals principles designed to 'offset' doubts in the voluntary carbon markets

High-integrity voluntary carbon markets can unlock institutional investment and scale carbon reduction projects
Banking and finance

Why isn't every loan sustainability linked in the UK?

Reassessing sustainability-linked loans for UK mid-market dealmakers
COP

COP16 summit delivers international call to action for biodiversity

Global businesses and leaders should back large-scale financial and practical solutions to tackle ecological degradation
Decarbonisation

COP29 delivers breakthrough article 6 deal for international carbon markets

Clear standards and guidelines for global trading paves the way for collaboration and investment in emissions reduction
Energy and Energy Transition

Netherlands' Shell judgment does not spell end of reduction obligations for undertakings

The ruling is open to appeal and may prove pyrrhic for those internationally that fear judge-imposed reduction targets
Regulatory Outlook

Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Sustainable supply chains drive international success | Autumn Budget 2024 | Updates made to the UK's retail disclosure regime