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Half way to COP27: Are governments delivering on their climate promises?
We are excited to launch our latest report, Halfway to COP27 – a review of governments' ambitions and promises in respect of climate change, six months …
Corporate Governance snapshot: New rules on diversity-related disclosures for listed companies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its policy statement and new rules which require listed companies to make disclosures in relation …
The future of mining – the green revolution's sharp end
Unbeknown to many, the mining sector holds the key to the technological development needed make the globe greener.Mining is a significant driver in the …
Corporate Governance snapshot: the transformation of Companies House
We break down the key measures as the UK unveils reforms to boost transparency on business registration Following initial consultation in 2019, and …
The Energy Trilemma
Looming EU human rights and environmental due diligence directive will have global impact
As Brussels' milestone bid to press major firms to audit their social impact takes shape, we assess the implicationsSlightly less than one year after the …
SPAIN LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUSTAINABILITY DUE DILIGENCE LAW
As European momentum builds to audit ESG factors, Spain is the latest to unveil social due diligence plansAs foreseen in the General State …
Sustainable Finance Strategy: are you ready?
Nearly 2 months into 2022, it is clear that this year will be at least as challenging for the financial services industry as 2021 was.One of the many …
Decarbonisation round-up – Russia moves to position energy sector for the net-zero age
Carbon quotas and storage schemes, increasing hydrogen output and tougher environmental standards all on the agendaEmissions Reduction Russia is on the …
Herbert Smith Freehills international downstream team has advised a long standing client Norilsk Nickel on their most critical upgrade project to improve the environmental impact of their core plants
Norilsk Nickel is Russia’s leading metals and mining company and the world’s largest high-grade nickel and palladium producer with a market cap of USD …
Class actions, D&O insurance scrutiny, ESG litigation, cyber- attacks and crypto regulation the top dispute resolution areas to watch in 2022
Experts from Herbert Smith Freehills’ market-leading Dispute Resolution practice have shared their predictions for 2022, outlining some of the key issues …
Comply or Explain to climate-related reporting – A cross-industry roadmap
Climate reporting is a journey not a destination. But UK companies may be more prepared than they think.The Financial Conduct Authority has introduced …
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