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State Legislative Developments: Oklahoma and West Virginia | JD Supra
On March 21, 2023 the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 2547, which claims to be “designed to continue protections of state pension funds from strategies that would be harmful to the state’s energy industry.” The bill was introduced by Rep. Terry O’Donnell (R-Catoosa).
State Legislative Developments: Oklahoma and West Virginia
On March 21, 2023 the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 2547, which claims to be “designed to continue protections of state pension funds from strategies that would be harmful to the state’s energy industry.” The bill was introduced by Rep. Terry O’Donnell (R-Catoosa).
Beyond the Headlines – Three Global Banks Update Emissions Financing Reduction Targets | JD Supra
Between February 23 and March 3, three leading global financial institutions announced updated environmentally linked targets aimed at reducing by 2030 their financed emissions in carbon intensive sectors, including oil & gas, cement, iron, steel and aluminum.
Beyond the Headlines - Three Global Banks Update Emissions Financing Reduction Targets
Between February 23 and March 3, three leading global financial institutions announced updated environmentally linked targets aimed at reducing by 2030 their financed emissions in carbon intensive sectors, including oil & gas, cement, iron, steel and aluminum.
Singapore Moves Toward Finalizing Green Taxonomy with Final Public Consultation Period | JD Supra
Last month, Singapore’s Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT) launched the final consultation period to finalize its Green and Transition Taxonomy (the “Taxonomy”). This is Singapore’s third public consultation on the Taxonomy, following two earlier consultation periods.
Singapore Moves Toward Finalizing Green Taxonomy with Final Public Consultation Period
Last month, Singapore’s Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT) launched the final consultation period to finalize its Green and Transition Taxonomy (the “Taxonomy”). This is Singapore’s third public consultation on the Taxonomy, following two earlier consultation periods.
DOJ Pilot Program Incentivizes Clawbacks and Instructs Corporations to Preserve Business Communications on Employees’ Personal Devices | JD Supra
On March 3, 2023 the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its Compensation Incentives and Clawbacks pilot program (the “Program”),1 which will become effective March 15, 2023.
European Commission Approves €515 Million in State Aid from Spain and Germany to Build Hydrogen-Powered Steel Plants | JD Supra
On February 17, 2023, the European Commission granted approval for the Spanish and German governments to subsidize the construction of two renewable hydrogen-powered steel production facilities for Europe’s largest steelmaker. Spain will provide €460 million to ArcelorMittal España to assist with replacing its blast furnaces at a facility in Gijón, where it operates two blast furnaces producing liquid hot metal from a mixture of iron ore, coke and limestone.
European Commission Approves €515 Million in State Aid from Spain and Germany to Build Hydrogen-Powered Steel Plants
On February 17, 2023, the European Commission granted approval for the Spanish and German governments to subsidize the construction of two renewable hydrogen-powered steel production facilities for Europe’s largest steelmaker. Spain will provide €460 million to ArcelorMittal España to assist with replacing its blast furnaces at a facility in Gijón, where it operates two blast furnaces producing liquid hot metal from a mixture of iron ore, coke and limestone.
Global Asset Manager Chief Executive Says Facts “Left Aside” in ESG Funds Pushback | JD Supra
Just days after the Texas Senate questioned a global asset manager—among other major financial investment firms—about its ESG-related investing policies, its chief executive said in an interview for the Financial Times that Republican politicians “have left facts aside” when opposing ESG-focused investments.
Global Asset Manager Chief Executive Says Facts “Left Aside” in ESG Funds Pushback
Just days after the Texas Senate questioned a global asset manager—among other major financial investment firms—about its ESG-related investing policies, its chief executive said in an interview for the Financial Times that Republican politicians “have left facts aside” when opposing ESG-focused investments.
Publication of PRI 2023 Reporting Framework | JD Supra
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a UN-supported network of investors, has announced the publication of its 2023 Reporting Framework along with an update on accountability. This development, according to the PRI, represents a “key step forward in the development of the PRI’s Reporting and Assessment functionality as the industry-leading reporting framework globally.” Signatories now have until mid-May to prepare their responses before the reporting cycle opens.
Publication of PRI 2023 Reporting Framework
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a UN-supported network of investors, has announced the publication of its 2023 Reporting Framework along with an update on accountability. This development, according to the PRI, represents a “key step forward in the development of the PRI’s Reporting and Assessment functionality as the industry-leading reporting framework globally.” Signatories now have until mid-May to prepare their responses before the reporting cycle opens.
Moody’s 2023 ESG and Sustainable Finance Outlook | JD Supra
Moody’s published its 2023 Outlook – Macroeconomic challenges to exacerbate ESG credit risks on January 9, 2023, laying out various macroeconomic challenges it expects as a result of climate-related and other issues.
Moody’s 2023 ESG and Sustainable Finance Outlook
Moody’s published its 2023 Outlook – Macroeconomic challenges to exacerbate ESG credit risks on January 9, 2023, laying out various macroeconomic challenges it expects as a result of climate-related and other issues.
FSB Secretary-General Warns Financial Incentives Are Required to Counter Climate Change | JD Supra
In a recent valedictory press interview, the Secretary-General of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), Dietrich Domanski, posited that attempts to convince banks to combat climate change will be insufficient without financial incentives because “[i]n the end we are talking about profit-orientated institutions” and “[a]s long as you do not provide the necessary price signals, which then translate into profits or profit expectations, there is a limit to what one can expect.” Domanski offered...
FSB Secretary-General Warns Financial Incentives Are Required to Counter Climate Change
In a recent valedictory press interview, the Secretary-General of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), Dietrich Domanski, posited that attempts to convince banks to combat climate change will be insufficient without financial incentives because “[i]n the end we are talking about profit-orientated institutions” and “[a]s long as you do not provide the necessary price signals, which then translate into profits or profit expectations, there is a limit to what one can expect.” Domanski offered...
Disclosure: Continued Uncertainty Over Sustainability Classifications Under SFDR
As we discussed last week, a number of European asset managers, including Amundi, AXA, and BNP Paribas, have announced their plans to reclassify the sustainability profile of investment funds from Article 9 to the less onerous Article 8 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
Connecticut Keeps the State Privacy Law Wave Rolling | JD Supra
May 5, 2022 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Following a near unanimous vote in the Connecticut House, Connecticut is set to become the fifth state to pass comprehensive privacy legislation. With the addition of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Connecticut joins California, Virginia, Colorado, and Utah, in regulating businesses that possess, store, and/or sell consumers’ personal data.
Government and Relator Leverage in FCA Negotiations | JD Supra
Liability under the False Claims Act (FCA) can result in potentially enormous payouts to individuals, and sometimes to companies, who alert the government to allegations of healthcare fraud. The payouts to the whistleblower (or relator), which can be as much as 30% of the proceeds of the action or settlement, do not always attract those with valid claims (31 U.S.C. § 3730).
Enforcement and Health Care Technology: Navigating Fraud and Abuse Issues in Emerging Digital Health Care Areas | JD Supra
Like many industries, the health care industry has become increasingly digitized and reliant on technology. Technology advancements also have had a major effect on enforcement. In his comments to the Federal Bar Association on February 17, 2021, Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton described the benefits of data analytics to the government when choosing how to use its enforcement powers.
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