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ESG for directors of HKEX listed issuers - where things are and the way forward The massive quantity of materials on ESG can be overwhelming. This briefing provides a quick reference on the latest Hong Kong Listing Rule requirements for ESG reporting and the role and responsibilities of the listed issuers’ directors on ESG governance...
Global carbon markets after COP26: The past, present, and future The new rules on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, agreed at COP26, offer an international governance framework for deploying environmentally effective and transparent carbon markets. These carbon markets could help enable companies, and other private...
The Lens Newsletter - December 2021 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Slaughter and May.
Sustainability-linked loans in 2021 - Mainstream but not "standard" Sustainability-linked or “ESG” loans which link pricing to the attainment of certain ESG targets are widely available. We consider the emerging trends in 2021 in ESG lending and the key areas where market practice has not yet settled.
The Lens Newsletter - November 2021 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Slaughter and May.
COP26 - Five takeaways for GCs The Glasgow Climate Pact and conclusion of COP26 have added pressures on corporates, financial institutions and other organisations to transform the way they do business in a global effort to mitigate climate change.
Greenwashed? The Intensifying Scrutiny of Sustainability Credentials The phenomenon, commonly known as “greenwashing”, where businesses overstate their green credentials deliberately or otherwise, is under ever-increasing scrutiny. COP26 highlighted important global initiatives to support governments, activists and other...
COP26 Highlights pressures on corporates and finance to go green As COP26 draws to a close this week, it has sharpened the focus on efforts to transform business and the financial system, including through global sustainability standards, mandatory climate reporting and transition plans, and access to climate finance....
Greening Finance: A UK Roadmap to sustainable investing Just before COP26, the UK government announced a number of sustainability and climate change-related policy plans, setting the tone for its negotiating position in the climate conference and beyond. In addition to the UK’s long awaited Net Zero Strategy...
ESG and Corporate Occupiers As employers put into place their return to office strategy, leases are now being reviewed with an ‘ESG’ lens. In this podcast, our Real Estate team discusses the increasing importance of ESG considerations for corporate occupiers. Graham Rounce, Samantha...
The Lens Newsletter - October 2021 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Slaughter and May.
Shareholder Climate Change Activism in the 2021 AGM Season - and what's coming next In this article, Jeff Twentyman and George Murray take a look at how those climate-related pressures have played out and evolved over the 2021 season, how the mood has changed, and where we are likely to go next.
Path to COP26: The role of competition law in tackling climate change This briefing considers the impact of these latest developments and the role that competition law can be expected to play in the effort to meet the targets that will be agreed at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November.
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage: managing co-dependency is key to success Carbon capture and storage (“CCS”, or “CCUS” where usage of the CO₂ captured is contemplated) in the UK has been identified as a “necessity, not an option” by the UK’s Climate Change Committee. Five industrial clusters have met the eligibility criteria as...
Five things you should know about setting science-based targets This video sets out the five things companies should know about committing to science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The Lens Newsletter - September 2021 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Slaughter and May.
The role of in-house lawyers in shaping ESG strategy Climate change and sustainability currently has a strong focus not only within ESG circles but also in the broader business and investment community. As part of our 'Path to COP26' series, this podcast features partners Harry Hecht, Jan Putnis and Lisa...
Baby, one more time?: UK and the EU Copyright Directive The UK government said that it would not be implementing the controversial EU Copyright Directive. Are we getting it anyway?
Corporate Group Liability and ESG - A good time to review For corporate groups, addressing Environment, Social and Governance factors (ESG) successfully will require a co-ordinated effort across the whole of the group. New legislation and case law including Okpabi, Vedanta and Maran , as well as a general...
Delivering Net Zero: The UK Hydrogen Strategy - Investable or a risky business (model)? To create a viable low carbon hydrogen economy in the UK, a business model will be required which both encourages investment in production and stimulates demand in this nascent sector. Careful risk allocation will be key to the success of hydrogen...
Reinventing the 9 to 5: No 'Freedom Day' For Employers Now that 'Freedom Day' has come and gone, the challenge of returning to pre-COVID 19 working arrangements is far from over. In this briefing, Padraig Cronin, Philip Linnard, Lizzie Twigger and Clare Fletcher set out five key challenges facing employers in...
Path to COP26: Net Zero Disputes - Key Risks There are significant changes facing companies operating in the energy sector (and likely to be more so going forward) with the regulatory and technological backdrop evolving and uncertain, it is clear there is significant scope for disputes associated...
Reinventing the 9 to 5: In conversation with Standard Chartered Bank As businesses reshape their working patterns, Standard Chartered Bank was already ahead with their ‘Future Workplace, Now’ project. We sat down with Nicola Doran, Head of Employment Law Europe, Americas & AME at Standard Chartered, to discuss the...
Nature – The next ESG frontier for corporates? A company’s relationship with the environment goes beyond its CO2 emissions. While boards will understandably be focused on recent climate-related initiatives, organisations should also be thinking about their impacts and dependencies on the natural...