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With the energy industry needing trillions of dollars annually and a string of technical breakthroughs required to decarbonise the business of power, the opportunity of net zero is as exhilarating as it is daunting.
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27 October 2021
A law firm's role in advancing ESG
International law firms have an essential role to play in advancing ESG. Within Herbert Smith Freehills, that also means playing our part.It means a …
26 October 2021
2021 Responsible Business Report
Welcome to our fifth Responsible Business Report.
25 October 2021
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 …
25 October 2021
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 …
22 October 2021
Madrid video updates: El concepto de ESG y cómo está transformando los negocios
El concepto de ESG y cómo está transformando los negocios En este video update, Leonie Timmers, asociada sénior, nos introduce en el concepto de ESG, …
18 October 2021
Views on an evolving automotive industry - Using trade secrets to protect innovation
With the emergence of new technologies and innovation, we explore the key issues relating to the use of trade secrets to protect innovation.With the …
11 October 2021
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 …
14 September 2021
Talking Infrastructure and Energy in Asia
Welcome to our series of webinars and legal briefings from the Southeast Asia Energy and Infrastructure Practice. We explore the recent developments of …
13 September 2021
COP26 – The UK Government's preparation to date
The UK is hosting the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November 2021 in partnership with Italy.Historically, the UK has positioned …
13 September 2021
THE EUROPEAN UNION APPROACH TO COP26
European Union aims for COP26 The European Union (EU) has made it clear that it aims to translate ambition into action at COP26. One aspect of this will …
13 September 2021
Loss & damage – Why getting nations to pick up the bill for climate change is tough
Expecting rich nations to pay for 'loss and damage' of unavoidable climate change impact is fine in theory but torturous in practice.Much of the …
13 September 2021
COP26 - Nationally Determined Contributions
As the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26 or the Conference) draws near, the spotlight on international efforts to tackle climate …
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