Category: Regulators
Oil and Gas Sector Faces Rising Litigation Risks Amid Push for Transparency
The oil and gas sector is facing rising securities fraud litigation risks and growing regulatory pressure for transparency, reshap...
Judge Blocks Trump-Era Ban on School DEI Programmes in Landmark Ruling
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked Trump-era memos targeting school DEI programmes, ensuring schools can continue inclusivity...
Green Energy Investors Navigate Complex and Diverging Global ESG Regulations
Analysis of the shifting ESG regulatory landscape and its impact on green energy investment. Explore the divergence between US fed...
Tax Transparency Gains Ground as a Material Focus in Corporate Sustainability Re...
Analysis of early CSRD reports reveals tax is emerging as a material sustainability topic, driven by investor demand for transpare...
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Restricting DEI and ESG Investment Advice
The UK and the Philippines have launched a new climate and ocean partnership, backed by a significant grant fund, to support susta...
Alberta’s Data Centre Levy Sparks Debate Over Future Investment
Alberta introduces 2% levy on computer hardware for large data centres effective December 2026, raising questions over competitive...
Europe’s Carbon Valley Vision: Can Industrial CO2 Become a Resource?
Europe’s industrial regions may transform into a carbon valley by capturing and reusing CO2 emissions. This 1000-word article expl...
Europe and Asia Take ESG Lead as U.S. Retreats from Global Frameworks
The U.S. withdrawal from global ESG and human rights frameworks has shifted leadership to Europe and Asia, where stricter reportin...
Gorsuch Stresses Supreme Court Authority in Dispute Over DEI Research Grants
Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasises Supreme Court authority in a dispute over federal DEI research grants, highlighting divisions amon...
Securities Fraud Litigation Transforms in the Era of AI, ESG, and Digital Assets
Securities fraud litigation is evolving due to AI risks, ESG scrutiny, and digital asset regulation, reshaping investor protection...
Fossil Fuel Firms Intensify Legal Battles Against Governments Over Climate Laws
Fossil fuel firms are filing record ISDS lawsuits in 2025 against governments over climate laws, raising concerns of regulatory ch...
EU Carmakers Warn 2035 Petrol and Diesel Ban May Be Unfeasible
European carmakers have raised concerns that the EU’s 2035 zero-emission targets for vehicles may be unrealistic due to high costs...
Singapore Extends Climate Reporting Deadlines for Smaller Listed Companies
Singapore delays ISSB-aligned climate reporting for small and mid-sized companies until FY2028–FY2030 while still requiring Scope ...
IPG Faces Scrutiny Over Fossil Fuel Advertising Amid Climate Policy Concerns
Global advertising giant Interpublic Group (IPG) is under scrutiny after documents revealed its work for Saudi Aramco may conflict...
TCL Unveils 2024 ESG Report, Highlights Digital & Social Progress
TCL Technology’s 2024 ESG Report highlights sustainability, governance, and social initiatives, showcasing digital tools, emission...
ECB Raises Concerns Over Looser Sustainability Reporting Rules
The European Central Bank has warned that reducing sustainability reporting obligations under the EU’s Omnibus I package could wea...
EU Pushes Forward with Sweeping PFAS Restrictions Ahead of REACH Overhaul
The EU is expanding restrictions on PFAS “forever chemicals” ahead of a major overhaul of its REACH chemical safety law in Decembe...
Marine Insurers Under Pressure to Tackle Modern Slavery Risks
Marine insurers face rising pressure from regulators, investors, and clients to address modern slavery and forced labour risks acr...
Portland Leaders Call for Overhaul of Local Taxes Amid Rising Economic Pressures
Portland leaders have called for sweeping reforms to local taxes, including changes to the Portland Clean Energy Fund, Preschool f...
EU Proposes Relaxed Rules for Corporate Sustainability Reporting
The EU Council has proposed easing requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustai...
EU Sustainability Rules Backed by 198 Signatories in Joint Statement
198 organisations, including investors and companies, support the EU's CSRD and CSDDD sustainability rules, urging regulators to k...
