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Next steps for Australia’s mandatory climate reporting regime
On 12 December 2022, the Australian Government released a consultation paper seeking views on the design and implementation of a mandatory …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Greener on its Series Seed Capital Raise led by NAB Ventures
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Venture Capital team has advised Greener on its A$4 million Series Seed capital raise. The round was led by NAB Ventures with …
Towards net zero Australia
Our discussion on the energy transition, industry decarbonisation, technology and investment in Australia.On our panel was Dr Chris Greig, Princeton …
Running on empty – How global energy markets turned dysfunctional (and what to do about it)
Have policymakers left us in energy limbo rather than transition?As winter fast approaches for the Northern Hemisphere, crisis increasingly describes the …
COP26 and aviation – Turbulence ahead
With mounting pressure to slash emissions and limited options for ESG-friendly financing, an embattled industry must quickly win over regulators and …
COP26 and Automotive – Steering round the curves
Taking transport green will require huge change across society and business. We explore key issues for the sector.Road transport accounts for over 10% of …
COP26 and insurance – A general primer
Insurers are moving to reposition themselves for the net-zero age. We assess the progress and key issues ahead of COP26.Insurance has for decades been …
Key UN climate panel issues 2021 report - Signalling the way
As the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases its AR6 report - we assess the ramifications for business.The United Nations …
Increasing expectations for climate change risk disclosure affecting businesses and financial services
Further statements from regulators and commentators reinforce the expectation that businesses will consider the materiality of climate change-related …
The Comparative Guide to Environmental, Social and Governance Law
Six authors from HSF have contributed to the launch guide to all things ESG. Includes analysis on Australia's ESG agenda and the role of corporate …
Herbert Smith Freehills commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
Herbert Smith Freehills has today announced its intention to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. The commitment will see the firm reduce …
Human rights arguments in climate change disputes – Why it's growing
Research shows the use of human rights arguments has widened the scope to pursue climate change cases against corporatesThere has been a significant rise …
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