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Six Good Reasons to Avoid Greenwashing ESG Financial Products

“ ‘Greenwashing’ is when misleading or unsubstantiated claims about environmental performance are made by businesses or investment funds about their products or activities. It’s import to avoid greenwashing or else this can lead to the wrong products being bought – undermining trust in the market and leading to misallocation of capital intended for sustainable investments. […]

03/10/2022

Biodiversity, Greenwashing and Private Sector Investment: ESG Headlines in Review

We review some of the key ESG developments, trends and Private Sector Investment reaching the headlines in the last few weeks. ESG investments – measuring biodiversity loss The fight against climate change is becoming increasingly focussed on biodiversity and how it is conserved. Biodiversity includes both the planet’s renewable and non-renewable resources, in addition to […]

How central banks are assessing the climate resiliency of financial institutions to various climate scenarios

In recent months, there has been an increase in regulatory requirements and standards which larger companies are mandated to follow, across all three pillars of ESG. The impact of climate change on banks and insurance companies has been the primary focus of central banks in the UK, Europe and most recently in the U.S. Prospect […]

Why updating your diversity, equity and inclusion policies can improve ESG credentials

A modern workplace stands out for protecting its employees using respectful policies and processes which reflect the organisation’s position on diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employment law specialist Philippa Wood highlights why revising your organisation’s DEI policies can transform business practices, improve employee happiness and better ESG credentials. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are the […]

What can we expect from climate finance heading into COP27?

With the 27th UN Climate Change Conference, or COP27 as its more commonly referred to, taking place from the 6- 18 November in Egypt, the importance of one of the Paris Agreement’s central proposals, climate finance, becomes even more relevant for discussion. This article summarises what the UNFCCC climate finance initiative is, its benefits, whether it’s sufficient in […]

7 ways organisations can improve their sustainability credentials

Sustainable business is good business. And many organisations recognise the benefits of doing business in a fair and environmentally conscious way. Others have benefitted from this trend in their communications, without, for the most part, needing to substantiate their claims. However with the clamp down on greenwashing from regulatory bodies like the FCA, and the […]

EU Parliament expands ESG requirements for SMEs and large companies

On 10th November 2022, the EU Parliament formally adopted The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in a move to make businesses within the EU and those that operate within the EU disclose information on their ESG credentials. This goes further than the previous piece of legislation known as the Disclosure of Non-financial Information (NFRD) which was largely […]

29/09/2022

What was achieved at COP27?

On the 20th November, the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change (UNCC) Conference, or more notably referred to as COP27, came to an end as negotiations settled following a fortnight of discussions and events attended by 92 heads of state and around 35,000 representatives of 190 countries. The conclusion – a cover decision, 10 pages […]

An Alternative Risk Insurance Model for the Maritime Sector

Navigating the intricate domain of risk management within the maritime sector necessitates exploring unconventional insurance models. In particular, the concept of Protected Cell Captive companies (PCCs) presents a compelling alternative to traditional mutual protection and indemnity insurance (P&I insurance). This article delves into the evolution of risk insurance model for the maritime sector, shedding light […]

Thinking of the Nuclear Option? The Role of the Regulator

Countries developing nuclear power programmes tend to adopt the “Milestones” approach developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Under this approach, the country in question will go through three phases in developing its nuclear infrastructure:   Phase 1: Considerations before a decision to launch a program is taken Phase 2: Preparatory work for contracting […]

The case of a self-employed construction contractor who counted as an employee: Paving the way for more employment status reappraisals?

Judgment was given in August for this case relating to employment law in the construction sector, but published in November 2022. On appeal, it was found that a self-employed contractor who was paid via HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) counted as an employee. Cases like these are relevant to construction companies due to the potential […]

ESG Reporting: Getting it right first time

In our regular column for Wind Energy Network, we focus on ESG and why it is now important for businesses to show they are compliant. Our last column focussed on the increasing legislative and investor attention currently being aimed at supply chains for the raw materials which are used in the offshore wind sector. Supply […]

26/09/2022

Environment, Social and Governance – ESG Training Courses

Drawing on the combined experience of our senior lawyers and specialist advisers, our Education and Training Service provides practical guidance and training on ESG compliance, regulation, and reporting. The scope, scrutiny, regulation and impacts of ESG issues have grown significantly in recent years. So too has uncertainty and a lack of clarity about emerging opportunities […]

24/09/2022

Course: How to get value from farming business contracts

Far too many farmers sign up to contracts without reading the terms, meaning they often get a bad deal and poor value for their farming businesses. This two-hour course provides a real-world guide to understanding and getting better value out of farming business contracts. Starting with how contracts are “born”, the course goes on to […]

Prospect Law Secures Convictions in Linked Criminal Prosecutions Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Prospect was delighted to represent Brent Council in two linked criminal prosecutions which concluded today at Harrow Crown Court under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against Mohammed Mehdi Ali concerning the unlawful conversion and use of properties at 211 Willesden Lane and 9-10 Tower Road in North London. Mohammed Mehdi […]

Environmental Law Training Courses

Prospect Law provides a series of guidance courses covering key aspects and implications of Environmental Law. Andrew Waite, Prospect Law’s Senior Environmental Law Specialist, and editor of the Environmental Law Handbook, provides essential insights and detail to help you understand the potential environmental impacts, risk, and opportunities for your organisation. The courses can be tailored to […]

22/09/2022