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COP
COP30 signals to global business that the move from climate ambition to action has begun
Agreements include measures on adaptation finance and voluntary 'roadmaps' for fossil-fuel phase out and deforestation
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
ESG Knowledge Update | November 2025
Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
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
Decarbonisation
International Court of Justice issues landmark opinion on state obligations in respect of climate change
Failure to take action on climate change risks legal accountability
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
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
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024
Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Decarbonisation
New climate finance – a steep climb up the COP29 hill?
Discussions continue on the next stage of climate financing, to replace previous annual goals set for contributing countries
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
COP
COP27 | Negotiations culminate with a historic agreement on loss and damage
What are the main points of the final agreement and the highlights of the last week of the UN climate
Artificial intelligence
How the interface between AI and net zero is shaping up in the UK and beyond
Can artificial intelligence transform energy efficiency and help businesses achieve their net-zero objectives?
