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Sustainability is increasingly at the forefront of strategic planning. We are dedicated to promoting growth and innovation in the sustainable and green lending markets, and invite you to join with us in this global project. Our current initiatives include:
- introducing guidance documentation around the role and responsibilities of a sustainability coordinator;
- exploring the concept of transition finance and how existing sustainability frameworks can be amended to financially support a company's transition;
- supporting the G20 sustainable finance working group in identifying efficient ways of integrating sustainability into the loan market;
- exploring ways to support parties gathering information needed to make their various regulatory ESG submissions.
UK Net Zero Strategy ruled unlawful leaving uncertainty over UK climate policy
In this briefing, Clifford Chance explore the implications of the recent High Court judgment which ruled that the UK's Net Zero Strategy, in-part, unlawful and in need of amendments by March 2023. This judgment follows a growing global trend in climate-related litigation, in which governments' and corporations' net zero commitments are being scrutinised in the courts.
SFDR and Taxonomy Regulation: Does more guidance mean more clarity?
In this briefing, Clifford Chance highlight the specific takeaways from three recent documents released by the European Commission; the European Securities and Markets Authority; and the European Supervisory Authorities respectively, on the implementation Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR) and the EU's Taxonomy Regulation ((EU)2020/852).
European Union: Wide-reaching proposals to make products more sustainable and protect consumers from greenwashing
The European Commission recently published a package of European Green Deal proposals in a bid to make sustainable products the norm in the EU.
In this briefing, Baker Mckenzie explores the package as well as its other aims such as to boost circular business models and empower consumers for the sustainability transition.
EU Platform on Sustainable Finance - Final Report on a Social Taxonomy
In this briefing, Travers Smith LLP discusses the Platform on Sustainable Finance's proposals for a potential Social Taxonomy which are outlined in its Final Report.The briefing explores, amongst other things, the potential components of the proposed Social Taxonomy which include detailed substantial contribution criteria; 'do no significant harm' criteria and minimum safeguards.
Financing sustainable development: an African perspective
In this briefing, CMS focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa and discusses legal aspects relating to sustainable finance, as well as trends and developments that are relevant for financing sustainable development in the region.
These include the South African Green Finance Taxonomy as well as other Africa based sustainable finance initiatives and financial instruments.
UK Greening Finance Roadmap Overview
In this briefing, Allen & Overy provide an overview of the UK government's 'Greening Finance: A Roadmap to Sustainable Investing' document which was published on the 18 October 2021 and outlines the support available to the financial services sector in aligning with the UK’s net zero commitment and wider environmental goals.
Guernsey and green finance
In this briefing, Bedell Cristin provide an overview of some recent green finance innovations in Guernsey, including the use of Guernsey Green Funds.
FCA proposes mandatory climate-related disclosures for asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published proposals for asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers to be required to produce mandatory climate-change related disclosures. This Clifford Chance briefing explores the FCA's consultation published on 22 June 2021.
ESG CLOs: The opportunities and challenges
In this briefing, Matheson discuss the emerging trend of ESG-focused CLOs and some of the opportunities and challenges that may face market participants as they seek to bring their own ESG CLOs to the market.
