On 12 November 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague handed down its ruling in the appeal proceedings between Shell plc and Milieudefensie, a non-governmental organization. Shell appealed a
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Proposal for an EU Green Claims Directive
Claiming to be “green” and “sustainable” has become a competitiveness perimeter in the EU, with green products registering greater growth than other products. However, not all products on the EU
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EU Green Bonds: One Step Closer to a New Standard for Sustainable Bonds
“Green bonds”[1] have seen a steady increase in recent years, with over $500 billion in green bonds issued in 2022. However, there is some debate over whether all of
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ESG Opportunities for Distressed Real Estate
According to recent studies, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a key value driver of real estate investments.
Both investors and lenders are increasing their focus on ESG, not
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EU Proposed Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products: Impact on Food Businesses
On Nov. 17, 2021, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products. The purpose of the regulation is to ensure that only “deforestation-free” and legal
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