Key Impact Points: Seven influential environmental advocacy groups have announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the upcoming election, emphasizing her strong track record on climate issues and leadership in environmental justice. This coalition includes 350 Action, the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Clean Water
Source: ESMA The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published an Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework, setting out possible long-term improvements. ESMA acknowledges that the EU Sustainable Finance Framework is already well developed and includes safeguards against greenwashing. At the same
Key Impact Points: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced the Stop Corporate Capture Act, aiming to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that overturned the Chevron doctrine. This doctrine mandated federal courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron has already
Download your complimentary copy here The once-a-decade SIDS meeting in Antigua last June brought forth new policy initiatives, the announcement of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) led by Dr. Gene Leon, and new partnership opportunities. The SIDS4 Stakeholder Engagement Impact Report shares details of these achievements, making it
Dodging a sniper’s bullet seems to have supercharged Trump’s campaign. Polls show him surging, Democrats are jumping ship, and the Republican convention is speeding ahead like it’s on Red Bull. Add in a new VP pick who loves fossil fuels almost as much as Trump loves tweeting, his second term
Key Impact Points: Despite resistance from some corporate sectors, the push for climate disclosure in the U.S. is gaining momentum, driven by state-level initiatives and impending federal rules. According to a report by Sustainable Fitch, the recent developments underscore a growing trend towards transparency in environmental impact, even as major
Adapting to New ESG Reporting Requirements Companies worldwide are striving to meet net-zero and other sustainability goals amidst a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Key regulations include the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the US SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosures (CRDs), and standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Key Regulatory
Key Impact Points: The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have announced final rules on prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship (PWA) requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. These rules are a pivotal part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at building a skilled workforce to
Focus on Gender and Climate: The initiative will focus on promoting gender-smart and climate-friendly policies for economic development, benefiting women, indigenous communities, and vulnerable populations.
Key Impact Points: Youth Influence Rising Young people are shaping political agendas like never before, bringing new challenges and opportunities for law firms. Their activism on social and environmental issues is not just a passing trend but a force to be reckoned with. Adapting to Change: Law firms must adapt
