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Jun 12, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Bradford McGann |Paul Mertenskötter |Jayni F. Hein |Kevin Poloncarz |W. Andrew Jack
On May 28, the Biden-Harris Administration issued the Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles (Policy Statement). You can find Covington’s analysis of the Policy Statement here.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Sarah C. Bishop |Hannah Edmonds Camara |Daniel Feldman |Candido Garcia Molyneux |Emanuel Ghebregergis |Paul Mertenskötter | +3 more
There have been significant developments on two key EU files relevant to business and human rights (BHR): the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Regulation on Prohibiting Products Made with Forced Labour on the Union Market (Forced Labour Regulation, or FLR). In this alert, we provide an overview of the current status and basic elements of these proposed laws, and outline key takeaways for companies.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Bart Van Vooren |Rosa Oyarzabal |Candido Garcia Molyneux |Sean Finan |Hannah Edmonds Camara |Paul Mertenskötter
On January 17, 2024, the European Parliament formally endorsed its provisional agreement with the Council on the Directive Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition through Better Protection against Unfair Practices and Better Information (“Greenwashing Directive”). The Council is now expected to endorse the provisional agreement after which the Directive will be published in the EU Official Journal and enter into force.
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Candido Garcia Molyneux |Daniel Feldman |Bart Van Vooren |Paul Mertenskötter
Drawing on his prior positions in government service spanning multiple Administrations, former Ambassador Dan Feldman’s practice focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) counseling, business and human rights (BHR), global public policy, as well as broader international regulatory compliance. He is a member of the firm’s Global Problem Solving initiative.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Carol M. Browner |Jayni F. Hein |Daniel Feldman |Kevin Poloncarz |W. Andrew Jack |Paul Mertenskötter | +2 more
What You Need to Know. After two days of intense negotiations, world leaders adopted a draft decision that sets out international climate priorities in response to the findings of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Paul Mertenskötter |Bradford McGann |Carol M. Browner
Carol M. Browner brings nearly four decades of experience advising on environmental and energy policies affecting global energy, environmental, public health, and business matters. She provides counsel to industry leaders in the energy, transportation, and consumer product sectors on regulatory matters, environmental impact issues, corporate sustainability approaches, and strategic partnership development to advance clean energy, ESG, and other business priorities.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Paul Mertenskötter |Bradford McGann |Carol M. Browner
What You Need to Know. Azerbaijan is poised to host COP29 next year after receiving regional backing. If formally confirmed, Azerbaijan’s COP Presidency would resolve months of deadlock. It will also trigger criticism that next year’s COP will again be hosted by a nation heavily dependent on fossil fuel exports. Brazil has been formally chosen to host COP30 in 2025. The venue will be the city of Belém, located in the Amazon rainforest.
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Dec 8, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Paul Mertenskötter |Carol M. Browner |Jayni F. Hein
Carol M. Browner brings nearly four decades of experience advising on environmental and energy policies affecting global energy, environmental, public health, and business matters. She provides counsel to industry leaders in the energy, transportation, and consumer product sectors on regulatory matters, environmental impact issues, corporate sustainability approaches, and strategic partnership development to advance clean energy, ESG, and other business priorities.
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Dec 8, 2023 | lexblog.com | Paul Mertenskötter |Carol M. Browner |Jayni F. Hein
Carol M. Browner brings nearly four decades of experience advising on environmental and energy policies affecting global energy, environmental, public health, and business matters. She provides counsel to industry leaders in the energy, transportation, and consumer product sectors on regulatory matters, environmental impact issues, corporate sustainability approaches, and strategic partnership development to advance clean energy, ESG, and other business priorities.
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Gary S. Guzy |Kevin Poloncarz |Paul Mertenskötter
Mr. Guzy served as Deputy Director and General Counsel of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). In this position, he helped develop and guide the Obama Administration’s environmental, public health, and clean energy agenda, bringing business insights to government policy and coordinating policy across government agencies.
