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Fieldfisher
On 26 October 2022, the European Commission published two legislative proposals (Directives) to update the EU's water legislation regarding ...
Fieldfisher
On 30 November 2023, the Brussels Court of Appeal issued a landmark judgment, ruling that the Belgian federal state and the Flemish and Brussels regions acted unlawfully by failing to take sufficient climate mitigation action.
Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick
Understanding greenwashing is not just about mitigating your liability risks. It is the key challenge in getting ESG right in the years to come.
Arnold & Porter
On 30 March 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority approved a sustainability initiative between the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and five large retail chains in Belgium...
Monard Law
A new decree has been in force in the Brussels-Capital Region since 13 November 2022, imposing a minimum ratio of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to parking spaces.
SCHOUPS Advocaten Avocats Lawyers
Environment and Climate Regulation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Jones Day
The judgment is regarded as groundbreaking in several ways.
European Union
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
A final compromise text on the European Commission's (the Commission) proposal for an EU Regulation on European Green Bonds...
Fieldfisher
Negotiations on the proposal for a new EU Regulation on sustainable batteries have finally concluded.
Fieldfisher
January 2023 saw the entry into force of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which introduced new, stronger ESG public disclosure obligations for large companies, listed SMEs and parent companies of large groups operating in the EU Member States.
Fieldfisher
On 26 October 2022, the European Commission published two legislative proposals (Directives) to update the EU's water legislation regarding: (i) urban wastewater treatment and (ii) surface and groundwater pollutants.
Cooley LLP
On the 23 March 2023, the European Commission proposed a new Green Claims Directive (the "Directive"). If adopted, the Directive will have a huge impact on businesses making green claims on the products...
Vinge
COP27 was concluded on 18 November 2022 after two weeks of negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt with the presence of leaders and representatives from 190 countries.
Arnold & Porter
On 3 October 2022, the European Commission (the EC) published a revised Informal Guidance Notice that loosens the conditions under which companies can seek informal guidance...
Mayer Brown
A centerpiece of the European Green Deal was officially unveiled last week. The Proposal for a Regulation establishing ecodesign requirements for sustainable products ('ESPR' or ‘Regulation')...
Loyens & Loeff
The first Delegated Act on sustainable activities for climate change adaptation and mitigation objectives has been published in the EU Official Journal in December 2021.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Being a sustainable company is no longer a question of choice, but more and more an obligation.
Worldwide
Ius Laboris
Climate remains a top concern for Gen Z and Millennials, with one recent survey showing nearly half saying that they are pushing their employers to do more. Tackling climate change should...
Ius Laboris
The spiralling cost of energy in many parts of the world means individuals and organisations are considering measures to limit their energy use.
Ius Laboris
How might climate change shape employment law and practice in future? We take a look at this weighty question today, with one of our most interesting thinkers...
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