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BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

Climate litigation

BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

"We want other investment managers to heed the warning of this complaint."

18 October 2024

NGOs seek review of EU Taxonomy criteria for aviation and shipping

Climate litigation

NGOs seek review of EU Taxonomy criteria for aviation and shipping

“The aviation criteria are so weak that 100% of Ryanair’s order books could be labelled ‘green’."

02 September 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel equipment in buildings by 2030

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel equipment in buildings by 2030

New guidance from the SBTi, top sustainability appointments and a change in supplier termination policy for Shein.

29 August 2024

Climate groups seek tighter EU emissions caps in court

Climate litigation

Climate groups seek tighter EU emissions caps in court

The lawsuit is backed by a recent ruling which found Switzerland guilty of failing to protect its citizens from climate change.

28 August 2024

Lawmakers and think tanks back SEC climate disclosure rule in court

Policy & Standards

Lawmakers and think tanks back SEC climate disclosure rule in court

"Nothing in the instant rule regulates climate change or greenhouse gas emissions."

21 August 2024

UK quashes new oil drilling project following landmark ruling

Climate litigation

UK quashes new oil drilling project following landmark ruling

The move is in response to a landmark judgment from Britain’s highest court ruling that planning authorities must also consider the impacts of burning – not just extracting – fossil fuels when deciding whether or not to approve projects.

11 July 2024

German court cracks down on greenwashing

Climate litigation

German court cracks down on greenwashing

Thursday's ruling is the latest attempt by European regulators to crack down on greenwashing tactics as companies seek to woo the eco-conscious consumer.

27 June 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: Governments asked to step up, while some businesses push back

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Governments asked to step up, while some businesses push back

Courts and countries are backing biodiversity around the world, while the EU faces pressure from businesses on both sides as it smooths out its climate targets.

27 June 2024

Children win landmark Hawaii climate case

Climate litigation

Children win landmark Hawaii climate case

A group of young activists and children has won a constitutional case that will force a government department to curb transportation emissions in Hawaii.

21 June 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: Climate transition plans catch force

Energy Transition

CSO Futures Weekly: Climate transition plans catch force

Corporate climate transition plans are on the rise, though overall, momentum in the energy transition, food-related sustainability, and governmental initiatives are lagging.

20 June 2024