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Modern Slavery Reporting - A Comparative Guide To The UK, Australia, California, And New Zealand Frameworks
August 3, 2026 Goran Galic, Olivia Kreft, Ken Rivlin, Matthew Townsend, Danae Wheeler A&O Shearman + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill (the NZ Bill)1 represents the latest iteration of modern slavery reporting legislation around the world. Introduced in the New Zealand Parliament on February 10, 2026, the NZ Bill passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on April 29, 2026.
Modern Slavery Reporting: A Comparative Guide To The UK, Australia, California, And New Zealand Frameworks
Matthew Townsend’s articles from A&O Shearman are most popular: with readers working within the Technology, Retail & Leisure and Law Firm industries A&O Shearman are most popular: within Compliance, Strategy and Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill (the NZ Bill) represents the latest iteration of modern slavery reporting legislation around the world.
Modern slavery reporting: a comparative guide to the UK, Australia, California, and New Zealand frameworks
New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill (the NZ Bill) represents the latest iteration of modern slavery reporting legislation around the world. Introduced in the New Zealand Parliament on February 10, 2026, the NZ Bill passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on April 29, 2026. It has since been referred to the Education and Workforce Select Committee (the Select Committee) and will revert to the House on August 31, 2026.
Australia's Uptake Of ISSB: ESG Standard Setting In A Multipolar World
A&O Shearman are most popular: within Law Department Performance and Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) with readers working within the Retail & Leisure industries The global approach to sustainability reporting is in flux. There is no single, settled approach: some jurisdictions are pressing ahead with mandatory regimes while others are stepping back under political and market pressure.
Australia’s Uptake of ISSB: ESG Standard Setting in a Multipolar World | JD Supra
[co-author: Jasmine Gal] The global approach to sustainability reporting is in flux. There is no single, settled approach: some jurisdictions are pressing ahead with mandatory regimes while others are stepping back under political and market pressure. Malaysia is among the countries advancing adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Global Sustainability Regulation Fractures
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Matthew Townsend, partner and global co-head of A&O Shearman's Environmental and Climate Law Group, said: “Law and clear policy signals are key drivers of the energy transition, but they operate in markedly different ways across jurisdictions. The geopolitical landscape is now dominated by concerns over defense, energy security, and the race on AI.
By Matthew Townsend, Ken Rivlin, Arthur Sauzay, Axel de Backer, Gauthier van Thuyne, Goran Galic, Hitomi Komachi, Jessica Lee, Jochem Spaans, Joe Clinton, Katy McNeil, Melody Wang, Mike Campbell, Prakash Raja Segaran, Rachel K. O'Reilly, Romaric Lazerges, Scott Neilson, Shuhui Kwok, Udo Herbert Olgemoeller, Danae Wheeler, Gauthier Jacqmin, Philippe Allen
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ESG Standards in a Multipolar World
The global approach to sustainability reporting is in flux. There is no single, settled approach: some jurisdictions are pressing ahead with mandatory regimes while others are stepping back under political and market pressure. Malaysia is among the countries advancing adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Federal Court Of Australia's Decision: Pabai V Commonwealth-no Duty Of Care To Protect From Climate Change
A&O Shearman are most popular: within Consumer Protection, Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring and Insurance topic(s) In Pabai v Commonwealth (No 2) [2025] FCA 796, Justice Wigney in the Federal Court of Australia dismissed a claim from two Torres Strait Islanders, who had alleged that the Commonwealth of Australia has a duty of care to protect them from climate related damage.
Pabai v Commonwealth Court Decision
In doing so, Justice Wigney made a number of findings with significance for future climate-related litigation in Australia, including the following: a.The Commonwealth does not owe Torres Strait Islanders a duty of care to take reasonable steps to follow the best available science in setting greenhouse gas emissions targets. b. Enjoyment of custom, tradition, and beliefs is not a right capable of being protected under the Australian common law.
Key biodiversity developments and COP16 | JD Supra
In this article, we provide an overview of country-led and private sector-driven key developments surrounding the recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16). The world is progressively recognizing that biodiversity loss and climate change are correlated and mutually reinforcing. A common refrain is that “there is no net zero without nature”.
Australia, are you ready for the mandatory climate related financial disclosure regime? | JD Supra
The Australian government is in the process of finalising legislation relating to its proposed mandatory climate-related financial disclosure regime, following the completion of a one-month consultation process on the draft legislation in February 2024. Whilst a target date for the enactment of the legislation has not been announced, some of the proposed changes may apply as early as 1 July 2024.
Credibility is required to scale the carbon markets | JD Supra
With the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluding that it will be difficult (and in some cases impossible) to reduce emissions to zero in certain sectors,several hundred million tonnes of CO2 will need to be removed from the atmosphere to decarbonize the global economy.The voluntary carbon markets are expected to play a critical role in this regard over the next decade and beyond.
Mining in Africa and its role in the global energy transition | JD Supra Original
Unlocking Africa’s critical minerals potential The road to decarbonisation From the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the manganese mines in Gabon, the African continent holds much of the promise of the world’s transition to a clean energy future.
Emerging Asia powering ahead with decarbonisation agenda | JD Supra
Asia is at the forefront of the global challenge to balance economic development, climate adaptation and mitigation, and energy security. The region is diverse, dynamic and pragmatic, facing both the risks and opportunities of the energy transition. From coal to renewables, from batteries to hydrogen, from offshore wind to nuclear, Asia is exploring deploying a range of technologies and solutions to meet its growing energy needs and reduce its emissions.
Delivering Net Zero by 2050: the $200 trillion opportunity | JD Supra
The transition to a low-carbon, resilient, and just economy is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. Institutions that are well prepared to embark on Net Zero pathways will be able to take full advantage of decarbonization-focused policy shifts and avoid being stuck with stranded assets.
Building resilient net-zero critical supply chains – recent developments and key considerations | JD Supra
May 2, 2023 Jonathan Benson, Ying-Peng Chin, Goran Galic, Romaric Lazerges, Dr Udo Herbert Olgemöller, Ken Rivlin, Jochem Spaans, Gauthier van Thuyne, Matthew Townsend Allen & Overy LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Recent policy and regulatory developments have shown that governments and businesses around the world are increasingly focused on consolidating their competitive positions in the green industrial...
Financing the gap: eight thoughts on accelerating the Net Zero transition | JD Supra
We recently welcomed a stellar panel of guests to discuss how to drive more private investment in decarbonisation.
Snapshot of Australia’s renewable energy market | JD Supra
After many years of limited action on climate change, a change in federal government has seen Australia set a target to reduce emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. In its first budget the new federal government announced close to AUD25 billion of commitments to clean energy, which has been well received as a demonstration of its commitment to fast-track the decarbonisation of the economy. Please see Publication below for more information. Download PDF
Controlling liability risks is vital for uptake of carbon capture | JD Supra
Who is responsible for carbon stored in ground? Perhaps one of the most significant issues to be addressed is that of long-term responsibility for carbon stored in the ground. If investors are potentially liable for any leaks – even many decades after a carbon well has been plugged, as is currently the case in places like California – it could deter investment.
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