The UK and the EU have agreed a substantial cooperation agreement in relation to trade and free movement. Included in the package are two energy and emissions trading arrangements.
Category: Regulation
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EU Commission simplifies CAP, including for environment
To simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and boost farmers' competitiveness, the European Commission has presented a large package of measures targeting the administrative burden, controls, implementation, crisis response and investment needs of the sector.
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Law Society: on the front foot re climate risks
The Law Society in the UK has launched new guidance to help solicitors navigate climate change in property transactions. The Law Society said that, as climate risks become more prevalent, solicitors may need to highlight relevant legal issues to clients during property transactions. Its new practice note includes practical guidance to help address common challenges identified by solicitors.
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Green claims: if you are going to make them, get them right
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is making it clear this week that it will not tolerate sloppy language around green claims in advertising. Two challenges in relation to composting coffee capsules or bags have been upheld and are worth a read if you are reviewing how you take your products to market.
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IFRS Foundation and TNFD team up on nature
The IFRS Foundation and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to build upon the TNFD recommendations in the ongoing work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), to enable nature-related financial disclosures for use by capital markets. The ISSB will consider the relevance of the TNFD recommendations in meeting the needs of global capital markets.
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People in the supply chain matter
People keep getting packaged up by business. Be it in gender pay gap reporting, racial equity programmes, menopause initiatives or the muddle of staff surveys. But shouldn’t the conversation about people be about the sweet spot where business looks after its people and people serve their employers?