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ESG Regulatory Developments in the UK, Japan, and Hong Kong

INTRODUCTION We’ve heard a lot over the past year about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulatory developments affecting asset managers in the European Union, which is regarded as leading the way on ESG regulation. However, regulators in other jurisdictions have also been taking actions in this area. This alert considers those actions, and related developments, …

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Big brands including Coca Cola call for ‘global pact to combat plastic pollution’

Big brands including Coca Cola and Pepsico have called for a global pact to battle plastic pollution. The proposed pact would include cuts in plastic production, saying that a circular economy for plastics will ‘contribute to the efforts to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, while bringing positive social and economic impacts’. There are more than …

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Rothy’s and Walmart share insights on environmental sustainability in retail

On Sunday morning at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, Zach Freeze, senior director, strategic initiatives-sustainability at Walmart, and Saskia van Gendt, head of sustainability at Rothy’s, discussed the current and future status of environmental sustainability in retail. NRF Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Scot Case moderated the conversation, which took place on the …

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Earth Day 2022 theme: “Invest In Our Planet”

EARTHDAY.ORG, the global organizer of Earth Day, Wednesday (Jan. 12, 2022) announced that the theme for Earth Day 2022 will be “Invest In Our Planet.” Earth Day 2022 is focused on accelerating solutions to combat our greatest threat, climate change, and to activate everyone – governments, citizens, and businesses – to do their part. Everyone …

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How to use the start of 2022 to accelerate climate action

Much has already been said about 2021; from the horror and urgency of the Covid-19 pandemic, to the coming together at COP26 with new net-zero related targets set by governments and businesses alike. Yet while 2021 was a strong step forward for sustainability commitments, the 12 months ahead are even more important if we are …

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