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UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – Updates And Key Actions
The UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is rapidly approaching its January 2027 implementation date, with secondary legislation now establishing the operational framework for importers. As businesses face potential higher liabilities for using default emission values rather than verified data, understanding the registration requirements, supplier data obligations, and compliance timelines becomes critical for organizations importing goods from affected sectors.
United Kingdom Environment
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Weightmans
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Data Center Legitimacy In An Era Of Environmental, Climate, And Social Scrutiny
As data center expansion accelerates to meet AI demand, operators must address mounting environmental, human rights and community concerns with credible sustainability strategies that strengthen their social license to operate. Explore how sustainability performance is becoming a critical factor in project approvals, procurement, and financing, with operators expected to demonstrate alignment with host communities and governments while managing complex tensions between carbon intensity, water efficiency, la
Global Environment
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A&O Shearman
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Beyond Tariffs: The New Trade Barriers Facing Italian Exporters
For decades, discussions surrounding international trade barriers have centred primarily on tariffs. Import duties, customs procedures, and trade disputes have traditionally represented the most visible obstacles facing businesses operating between nations. However, as global trade enters a new phase, Italian exporters are now encountering a different set of challenges which often have a greater impact on competitiveness than tariffs themselves.
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IR Global
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Sustainability In Aerospace And Defence: Driving A Low-carbon Future
The aerospace and defence sector faces one of the most challenging decarbonisation journeys in the global economy, yet its advanced technologies are simultaneously enabling critical environmental solutions worldwide. From satellites monitoring deforestation to drones supporting reforestation and autonomous vehicles tracking ocean health, the industry's expertise extends far beyond its own emissions reduction efforts. How can organisations balance the dual imperatives of operational performance and environme
United Kingdom Environment
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Gowling WLG
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The New UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters into force on January 1, 2027, imposing a carbon price on imports of aluminum, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen, and iron and steel to address carbon leakage and ensure competitive parity with domestic producers under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Operating as a tax administered by HMRC, the mechanism will phase out free allowances over nine years while potentially exempting EU imports if UK-EU ETS linking negotiations succeed.
United Kingdom Environment
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Jones Day
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