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Decree 57/2025 - Key Features and Impact on Direct Power Purchase Agreements in Vietnam

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:52:37 Z

Following the launch of the new Electricity Law on 30 November 2024, which took effect on 1 February 2025 (Electricity Law 2024), Decision No. 768/QD-TTg (Decision 768) issued on 15 April 2025 by the Prime Minister of Vietnam approved the revised National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP 8) for the period 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050. This decision replaces the previous Decision No. 500/QD-TTg, dated 15 May 2023.

BRIEF UPDATE: Omnibus ‘Stop the Clock’ Directive comes into force

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:27:00 Z

Following publication by the European Commission of the ‘Omnibus package’ (the Omnibus) on 26 February 2025, the ‘Stop the Clock Directive’ which seeks to postpone certain dates for implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) has now come into force.

The transatlantic divide in ESG disclosure requirements: Why this matters to global businesses

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:25:00 Z

This article provides a high-level overview of approaches to ESG disclosures in the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom, noting the implications of these differences for investors and global businesses.

Navigating the evolving climate-related disclosure requirements for insurers

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:59:00 Z

Climate-related disclosure regimes around the world are undergoing significant transformation as a direct result of the growing urgency to address climate change and the associated risks.

2025: A new year ahead for shipping – environmental and regulatory compliance

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:01:47 Z

It was said that the only constant in life is change. For shipping, this ‘constant’ is proving to be a challenge with 2024 being particularly so for operators of vessels calling at EU ports.

Energy transition

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:35:00 Z

While global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.

Buried treasure

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:30:00 Z

Critical minerals are at the heart of the green energy transition.

EUDR: European Parliament approves one-year delay but proposes contentious amendment

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:13:32 Z

On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament voted to approve the proposed one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (the EUDR).

Human Rights Due Diligence in the EU

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:58:00 Z

Human rights and environmental due diligence ("HRDD" or “HREDD”) requirements introduced or proposed in several European countries in recent years – particularly the German Supply Chain Act which came into force this year – pose unprecedented compliance challenges for multinational companies.

EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) passed by EU Parliament: What are the implications?

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:13:00 Z

On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament voted to adopt the long-awaited EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or the Directive).

2024 Chambers Global guide recognizes 31 US lawyers and 36 practice groups

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:40:00 Z

The 2024 Chambers Global Guide has ranked 30 Norton Rose Fulbright US lawyers and 35 practice categories in the US, Latin America and global-wide jurisdictions.

New changes: the UK emissions trading scheme (UK ETS)

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:41:00 Z

Greenwashing: what is the guidance for advertisers?

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:27:00 Z

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published an update to its advertising guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility (the Guidance). The updated Guidance aims to identify factors that make environmental claims in advertisements more likely or less likely to comply with the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and UK Code of Broadcast Advertising (the Codes).

Global energy, infrastructure and resources team advises on five winning deals at IJGlobal ESG Awards

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:18:29 Z

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on five winning deals at this year’s IJ Global ESG Awards.

Environmental regulation and circular economy

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:36:00 Z

Environmental regulation and climate change are now of key importance to our clients’ commercial activities and most importantly to all our lives.

2023 Chambers USA guide recognizes 40 practice areas and 97 lawyers

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:05:50 Z

Norton Rose Fulbright earned leading law firm distinction in 40 practice areas in the 2023 rankings by Chambers USA. The respected legal guide also recognized 97 of its US lawyers in a host of practice areas.

International arbitration and climate change

Mon, 15 May 2023 10:47:00 Z

International arbitration is an important dispute-resolution mechanism for climate-change disputes, but recent developments point in a different direction for now.

Energy transition newsletter - February 2023

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:13:00 Z

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What happened at COP27?

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:39:53 Z

This is the COP where negotiators accepted that keeping alive the aim of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees requires a shake-up of the global financial system, so trillions of dollars flow to tackling climate change and supporting the world's poorest countries.

Creating carbon offset units on the voluntary market

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:33:47 Z

In the past few years, there has been a proliferation of countries and organisations pledging to achieve net-zero emissions.

Nov 15: Key takeaways and time for action as the curtains fall on COP26

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:02:00 Z

COP26 has now come to an end, and after the clock reached extra time over the weekend an agreement was finally reached on what will now be known as the “Glasgow Climate Pact”.

Climate change and sustainability disputes: Transport sector perspectives

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:18:00 Z

With technology and regulation rapidly evolving, we look at the tensions which may arise as the Transport sector transitions to a more sustainable future.

Climate change and sustainability disputes: Insurance sector perspectives

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:13:00 Z

The insurance industry is in a unique position in relation to the changing environment, as insurers not only pay claims to indemnify their insureds for climate-related damage, they also fund the economy through their significant investment portfolios.

Climate change disputes cross border guide: Infrastructure, Mining and Agribusiness perspectives

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:02:00 Z

Climate change disputes in the infrastructure, mining and agribusiness sectors can be broadly categorized into: (1) legal action aimed at companies whose emissions contribute to climate change.

Norton Rose Fulbright named Project Finance Global Law Firm of the Year

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:32:30 Z

What are climate change and sustainability disputes?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:35:00 Z

It is impossible to ignore that climate change and sustainability issues are scorching hot topics (pardon the pun).

Canada – Cross-border guide to parent company liability for foreign subsidiaries

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:00:00 Z

Insight into how issues of parent company liability for conduct of foreign subsidiaries have been addressed by courts in key jurisdictions.

Cross-border guide to parent company liability for foreign subsidiaries

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:00:00 Z

The modernisation of international trade fundamentally changed how companies do business. This has also changed, by necessity, how companies structure themselves to operate within this global environment.

United States – Cross-border guide to parent company liability for foreign subsidiaries

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:28:00 Z

Insight into how issues of parent company liability for conduct of foreign subsidiaries have been addressed by courts in key jurisdictions.

Energy Academy & Projects Academy: What’s on the horizon in 2021

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:30:00 Z

Designed to help our clients embrace both the challenges and opportunities ahead, we share our global knowledge and experience through a series of industry and sector focused, legal training sessions.

Investment opportunities in the green recovery

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:30:00 Z

Our panel will consider the opportunities for investment in energy and energy infrastructure as a result of the EU and UK green recovery plans.

The Energy White Paper: the next chapter in UK energy policy

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:35:01 Z

The UK’s Energy White Paper marks the next chapter in UK energy policy development. It provides a framework for policy in the UK for many years to come.

Sustainability-linked bonds

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:09:56 Z

In September 2019, ENEL launched the world’s first sustainability-linked bond (“SLB”) (see ENEL Case study below).

Australia's Climate Policy

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:05:00 Z

This second edition of our climate policy update provides the readers with an insight into the current status of policy and legislative regimes across the states and territories with respect to emissions reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency and an indication of the investment settings operating, or likely to develop, during this critical decade to 2030.

Sustainable finance considerations for UK branches/subsidiaries of foreign banks

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:05:23 Z

We have been working with a number of institutions, helping them to navigate the complexities of requirements around sustainable finance and managing the financial risks posed by climate change.

Climate Change Authority recommends 2020 Climate Policy Toolkit

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:00:00 Z

Last month, the Climate Change Authority (Authority) released its report ‘Prospering in a Low Emissions World: an updated climate policy toolkit for Australia’ (2020 Report, available here). Our earlier update on the consultation paper released by the Authority in relation to this review can be found here.

Mining in the spotlight: Mining Disputes

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:45:59 Z

The second video in the Mining in the spotlight series.

The impact of COVID-19 on the power and renewables industry

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:54:00 Z

The spread of Covid-19 has caused mass production shutdowns and issues along the supply chain across multiple industry sectors, particularly in China where the virus originated, but wider disruption is now expected as other jurisdictions take steps to contain or delay the spread of Covid-19.

Climate change commitments lead to invalidity of Heathrow Airport extension policy

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:55:43 Z

Energy storage in emerging markets: Lessons learned from mature markets

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:00:00 Z

The 2020s are expected to mark the decade in which stationary battery energy storage will become an intrinsic part of generation, transmission, distribution, mini-grid and off-grid technology.

Climate change litigation update

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:55:00 Z

Globally, 2019 saw a strong rise in climate related litigation. As at January 2020, the total number of climate change cases filed to date has reached approximately 1,444 , up from 1,302 since our update in March last year. Cases have now been filed in at least 33 countries, in addition to cases brought in regional or international courts or commissions. The vast majority of these cases continue to be commenced in the United States (US), followed by Australia, United Kingdom, European Union, New Zealand, Canada and Spain.

ESG and the duties of investment managers examined

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:19:00 Z

Investment managers owe duties to their clients where they exercise discretionary power over client portfolios.

New version of Equator Principles launched

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 20:47:00 Z

Recognizing the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, the Equator Principles Association (EPA) released an updated fourth version of the Equator Principles (EP4) on November 18, 2019.

Innovation in sustainable agricultural practices

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:09:10 Z

Climate change is a critical and emotionally-charged issue.

Sustainable/green financing in the shipping and offshore sectors

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:51:00 Z

Although the Equator Principles have been applicable to certain asset finance transactions for some time now, the increased focus on sustainability measures within banks and financial institutions, the establishment of the Poseidon Principles, as well as the introduction of the LMA Green Loan Principles and the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles, are all leading to a change in focus.

Climate change and the food and agribusiness sectors: adaptation, mitigation and innovation

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:12:00 Z

The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report on the Impacts of Global Warming warned that the world is already seeing the consequences of global warming of 1°C, with more frequent and extreme weather, rising sea levels, diminishing Arctic sea ice, ocean acidification, land degradation and desertification, among other changes.

Climate change disputes: a food and agribusiness perspective

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:33:00 Z

As scientific consensus over the evidence of climate change and humanity’s causal impact continues to mount, the scrutiny of state and corporate action, or inaction, as contributors to climate risk is intensifying.

Climate change litigation update

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:04:18 Z

The total number of climate change cases filed to date has now reached 1,302, with 148 new cases being filed since the previous update we published in August 2018.

Green bonds

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:00:00 Z

This article was originally published on LexisPSL Banking & Finance in June 2018.

Sustainable finance: regulatory intervention on the horizon

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z

In this latest banking reform updater, we discuss initiatives to embed sustainable finance principles in the fabric of financial institutions.