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Dec 19, 2023 | 
cms.law | Ben Collins |Olivia Jamison |Sinéad Oryszczuk |Siobhan L.M. Kahmann
19/12/2023In its joint response [1] to an earlier consultation, the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and HM Treasury has confirmed that a UK CBAM will be implemented by 2027. The CBAM will impose a levy on those importing the most greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-intensive... Read more
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
cms.law | Ben Collins |Olivia Jamison |Sinéad Oryszczuk
Some clarity on UK forest risk commodities rules at COP28 Nature Day12/12/2023The UK government announced a series of important measures seeking to tackle the impacts of climate-change on the natural environment at COP28’s Nature Day on 9 December 2023. The measures cover a variety of habitats and ecosystems – including the marine... Read moreAuthors Ben CollinsAssociateLondonOlivia JamisonPartnerLondonSinéad OryszczukPartnerLondon
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
cms.law | Olivia Jamison |Sinéad Oryszczuk |Laura Houët |Kristy Duane
21/11/2023In order to achieve the UK’s commitment of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, the UK government, in 2021, committed to move towards making the publication of climate transition plans mandatory, and announced the establishment of the Transition... Read more
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Olivia Jamison |Sinéad Oryszczuk |Laura Houët |Kristy Duane
In order to achieve the UK’s commitment of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, the UK government, in 2021, committed to move towards making the publication of climate transition plans mandatory, and announced the establishment of the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT). In October 2023, the TPT published its final sector-neutral Disclosure Framework.
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Nov 17, 2023 | 
cms.law | Olivia Jamison |Sinéad Oryszczuk |Laura Houët |Kristy Duane
17/11/2023The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is inviting comment until 14 December 2023 on the costs, benefits, and practicalities of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting in the UK, and feedback on the existing Streamlined Energy and Carbon... Read more
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Aug 14, 2023 | 
cms.law | Olivia Jamison |Sinéad Oryszczuk
Recent UKCA announcement not all that it seems – yet? 14/08/2023On 1 August 2023, the UK government’s Department of Business and Trade announced its intention to indefinitely extend the period of recognition of CE marking for a wide range of products. The announcement could herald a change of course which many businesses... Read moreAuthors Olivia JamisonPartnerLondonSinéad OryszczukPartnerLondon
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Jul 28, 2023 | 
cms.law | Olivia Jamison |Sinéad Oryszczuk
Significant overhaul of EU batteries legislation now law28/07/2023On 28 July 2023, the EU Regulation on Batteries and Waste Batteries was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (the “Regulation”). It will enter into force twenty days following its publication (on 18 August 2023) and start to apply six months... Read moreAuthors Olivia JamisonPartnerLondonSinéad OryszczukPartnerLondonKamen StoilovAssociate, London
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May 5, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Laura Kim |Sinéad Oryszczuk |Lindsay Brewer |Sean Finan |James Holloway |Rosa Oyarzabal | +1 more
2022 and 2023 may be remembered as pivotal years for efforts against so-called “greenwashing.” In this article, we look at some recent developments in the regulation of “green claims” in the UK, the US, and the EU that corporates should be aware of. We provide a broad summary and comparison snapshot of the UK, US and EU regimes to help companies navigate these rules.
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May 5, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Laura Kim |Sinéad Oryszczuk |Lindsay Brewer |Sean Finan
2022 and 2023 may be remembered as pivotal years for efforts against so-called “greenwashing.” In this article, we look at some recent developments in the regulation of “green claims” in the UK, the US, and the EU that corporates should be aware of. We provide a broad summary and comparison snapshot of the UK, US and EU regimes to help companies navigate these rules.
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Apr 25, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Sinéad Oryszczuk |Hannah Edmonds-Camara |Sean Finan |Candido Garcia Molyneux
Those in the business of fast‑moving consumer goods (“FMCGs”) are likely aware of the plethora of environmental and product stewardship regulations applicable to the FMCG sector. These laws are set to increase and expand in application. What FMCG companies also need to get to grips with are a range of broader (and also fast‑moving!) environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) developments and consequent risks and opportunities.
