ESG

The European Union continues to advance its energy and climate policy framework through significant regulatory developments spanning electricity balancing platforms, carbon market reforms, and infrastructure modernization. Recent actions by EU institutions address critical issues including carbon leakage protection for energy-intensive sectors, renewable energy auction criteria, and the expansion of energy security measures, while enforcement proceedings target Member States for delayed transposition of key

Womble Bond Dickinson provides a comprehensive collection of legal insights, articles, and briefings covering employment law updates, social housing changes, commercial property measurements, financial advice red flags, construction agreements, EU green claims regulations, and net zero transition strategies for businesses and organizations.

California's climate disclosure regulations have taken effect, establishing critical definitions for corporate greenhouse gas reporting under SB 253 and climate-related financial risk disclosure under SB 261. With the first emissions reports due November 10, 2026, companies must navigate complex applicability tests, voluntary reporting portals, and evolving regulatory expectations while legal challenges continue to unfold. Understanding which entities are covered, how to structure submissions, and what step

ESMA has published its 2027 Annual Work Programme outlining key workstreams and deliverables for fund management companies and their delegates. The programme addresses integrated funds reporting, retail investment strategy, SFDR 2.0 revisions, and transaction reporting reforms that will shape the regulatory landscape for asset managers operating in Ireland and across the EU.