Claudia De Meulemeester
November 15, 2023
ClientEarth loses bid to appeal Shell director case
Latest dismissal signals UK courts are hesitant to rule on Shell board’s transition plans
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November 8, 2023
Ecocide law consultation launched in Scotland
A member of the Scottish parliament is proposing a new criminal law that could see environmental polluters jailed for up to 20 years
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November 7, 2023
Coca-Cola, Danone and Nestlé face EU complaint over plastic bottle recycling claims
The multinational companies’ ‘100%’ recycling statements are being disputed by the European Consumer Organisation, which has filed a complaint with the EU
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October 24, 2023
Supply chain legislation on the rise globally
More than a dozen countries are implementing mandatory corporate due diligence obligations that are likely to impact companies’ business operations, decision-making and litigation risk
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October 20, 2023
In Charts: Newly appointed UK company directors are less diverse
Over the past year, UK boards have prioritised appointing individuals with a proven track record instead of more diverse talent, according to a new study
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October 18, 2023
Corporate America examines DEI policies as risk of anti-discrimination litigation rises
‘Reverse discrimination’ lawsuits challenging organisations’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies are set to increase across the US following the supreme court’s ruling against affirmative action
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October 9, 2023
India studying countermeasures to tackle CBAM
The Indian government is looking at imposing retaliatory tariffs on EU imports, while also considering a domestic carbon tax, experts tell Sustainable Views following leaks to the Indian press
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October 5, 2023
What do ESG job titles reveal about a company’s decarbonisation plans?
Experts say unrestricted expansion in ESG and sustainability-related corporate jobs risks confusing business strategies underlying a company’s green transition, unless their functions are properly embedded throughout the value chain
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September 27, 2023
Maritime industry faces extra complexity in achieving green fuel transition, says Fincantieri
Shipbuilding is going through an ‘evolutionary phase’ as it is forced to innovate, following more intense scrutiny of the maritime industry’s decarbonisation plans, Fincantieri’s CEO tells Sustainable Views
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September 22, 2023
France set to overhaul audit supervisory authority
The French High Council of Statutory Auditors will be renamed and reshaped to reflect the inclusion of non-financial audit supervision in the institute’s mandate
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September 19, 2023
UK should develop nature credits, report recommends
A report by the City of London Corporation says establishing a high-integrity nature credit market, alongside sector-specific roadmaps for nature protection and restoration, are required market tools to advance nature...
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