Legal News – May 26
A selection of our most recent publications from the past month.
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A selection of our most recent publications from the past month.
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The European Commission published its long-awaited SFDR 2.0 proposal on 20 November 2025
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The Government has approved the streamlined Climate Action Plan 2025, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality.
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EIOPA issues its final report on greenwashing risks and the supervision of sustainable finance policies.
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DECC launches consultation on International Connectivity for Telecommunications. What do you need to know?
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Following the conclusion of the public consultation process on the Climate Action Plan 2024, we look at the key measures and actions in respect of ...
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A look ahead to the key sustainable finance developments in 2024 for companies, investment funds, investment firms and benchmark users and providers.
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On 28 November 2023, the FCA published its long-awaited sustainable disclosures (UK SDR) and product labelling regime in policy statement PS23/16.
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Scheduled ESA review of product and entity-level PAI reporting identifies disclosure issues and regulatory expectations for remediation.
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Thousands of companies to benefit under proposals from the Commission to reduce the scope of sustainability reporting rules.
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Central Bank's Director of Securities and Markets Supervision provides commentary on shortcomings of Article 8 and 9 funds' SFDR Level 2 disclosure...
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On 31 July 2023, detailed and prescriptive reporting standards for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) were published by the Co...
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A guide to scoping obligations under CSRD for EU and non-EU companies
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In response to the growth of sustainability-linked loans in recent years, the LMA has published model provisions for sustainability-linked loans
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In our first Asset Management & Investment Funds Update of the year, we analyse the key dates and deadlines in 2022 to assist funds' and fund manag...
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William Fry's Responsible Business Annual Report for 2021 details the extensive work undertaken by the firm to work responsibly and give back to ou...
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Catherine O'Flynn, Head of our Employment & Benefits department, moderated a panel for the HR Directors Series looking at The Power of Inclusive Le...
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The EU has launched a wide-ranging and highly impactful programme to re-orient private investment in support of its Green Deal with a target invest...
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Read our FAQ on the new disclosure rules for reporting the environmental performance of activities and investments, as published for consultation b...
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A brief overview of how to avoid Greenwashing in the (Re)Insurance Industry.
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New sustainability reporting rules for all large EU companies and all EU-listed companies applicable from next January.
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An analysis of the key takeaways from the European Commission SFDR Q&A
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On 21 April 2021, the EU published the first of two planned sets of performance criteria for environmentally sustainable activities under the Taxon...
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See our analysis for fund managers of the impact of ESMA's guidance for supervising compliance with the obligation not to charge undue costs to UCI...
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In this article we consider EIOPA's Single Programming Document 2021-2023 which includes EIOPA's Annual Work Programme 2021.
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2021 and accompanying technical guidance evidence a continued rise in obligations relating to the e...
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On 25 May 2022, a second SFDR Q&A from the Commission was published which is highly likely to impact both fund management companies' approach to co...
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Earlier this month, the Commission on Pensions issued its report on recommended reforms relating to the use of mandatory retirement ages in employm...
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A new FIDIC short form contract (Green Book) has been added to the FIDIC rainbow suite of contracts. What do you need to know?
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Ms. McGuinness addressed over 80 delegates at the William Fry ESG & Sustainability seminar.
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Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.
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In a wide-ranging briefing, ESMA sets out guidance for the supervision of SFDR compliance and combating greenwashing. While the briefing is addres...
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ISS, a leading global proxy advisor, has proposed changes to its benchmark voting policy, potentially increasing scrutiny of Irish issuers' ESG ef...
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