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ESG Legal Outlook 2024

Key topics for you to prepare for in the next 12 months

ESG Legal Outlook 2024

Whilst 2023 was primarily about the frenetic development of ESG regulation across the globe, we anticipate 2024 will be a year where policymakers and regulators will focus more on implementation and enforcement of the new rules. That is not to say there will be no new ESG regulation. 2024 is also a big election year, including in the EU, US and UK, which will have a significant impact on ESG policy and regulation going forward. To help you navigate the year ahead, download your copy of our global guide.

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Key global trends

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1

Net zero transition

In this topic, we cover the following:

  • Ongoing momentum on net zero and energy transition
  • Transition finance
  • Significant commercial opportunities and challenges

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2

Transition plans

In this topic, we cover the following:

  • Growing momentum for credible transition plans
  • UK TPT gold standard for transition plans

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3

Disclosure regimes

In this topic, we cover the following:

  • Implementation of ISSB disclosure standards
  • EU CSRD
  • Growing focus on nature and biodiversity
  • Interoperability of overlapping disclosure regimess

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4

Supply chain due diligence

In this topic, we cover the following:

  • EU CSDDD
  • Deforestation due diligence
  • Key themes in supply chain due diligence

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5

Sustainable finance

In this topic, we cover the following:

  • EU SFDR review
  • Impact of EU CSRD and CSDDD
  • UK SDR and anti-greenwash rule
  • Regulation of ESG rantings providers
  • Sustainable bonds

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6

Greenwashing & litigation

In this topic, we cover the following:

  • Greenwashing scrutiny by regulators
  • Key trends in climate and ESG litigation

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7

Diversity, equity and inclusion

In this topic, we cover the following:

  • Pace of change in DEI landscape
  • Increased regulatory focus in some jurisdictions
  • Impact of political pressure and legal challenges

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Key themes in Europe: Sustainable finance

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Key themes in Europe: Reporting and due diligence

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Key themes in Europe: Greenwashing and ESG litigation

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Key themes in Europe: Energy

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Key themes in Europe: The ‘S’ in ESG

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ESG Legal Outlook 2024 webinar

To help you navigate the year ahead, a panel of our ESG specialists discussed some of the key global trends we outlined in our 2024 ESG Legal Outlook, including litigation and greenwashing, disclosure and regulatory regimes, human rights due diligence, and sustainable finance in this webinar.

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