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This briefing is the third in a series on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), where BLOMSTEIN addresses the key aspects that (in)directly affect businesses both within and outside the EU.

The German Federal Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling on climate litigation, rejecting civil claims that sought to compel major automakers to phase out combustion engines ahead of legislative timelines.

What do frying pans, outdoor gear, stadium roofs, aircraft, pacemakers and heating pumps have in common? They are likely to contain per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances...

From March 10, 2021, the main parts of the European Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation ((EU) 2019/2088 – SFDR) will apply.

On June 11, 2021, the German parliament passed the "Law on corporate due diligence in supply chains" ("Supply Chain Law") ("Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz").

Over the last few years disruption has become a constant challenge for businesses. Volatility has become ingrained, putting companies on the back foot as they react in piecemeal fashion to unforecastable shocks.

Regulations for packaging waste are set out in the German Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz). It contains the following main obligations...

Emerging technologies and government focus on security will drive new entrants and consolidation in the sector, but the realities of procurement remain a political and commercial challenge

The Global Climate Strike will take place on 19 March 2021. How can and should employers respond if employees wish to take part? Ius Laboris experts in seven jurisdictions give guidance.

Everyone wants it. Everyone claims it. But in practice, are sustainability criteria actually met?

On November 12, 2024, The Hague Court of Appeal found in the case Millieudefensie vs. Shell that the Shell Group has an obligation to counter dangerous climate change.

Im Zeitalter der globalisierten Wirtschaft beziehen zahlreiche deutsche Unternehmen Waren oder Produktkomponenten von Zulieferern aus aller Welt.

Germany's proposed reset of its renewable energy support framework aims to promote a more appealing investment environment in 2026...

The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across all Member States in August 2026, introducing new compliance obligations for manufacturers, importers, and distributors. The European Commission's updated FAQ provides crucial guidance on role classification, conformity requirements, and enforcement approaches, yet significant questions remain regarding operational implementation and the allocation of responsibilities throughout the value chain.

Data has an economic and environmental side effect that is little noticed but very potent: it is highly energy intensive.

Germany's heating industry faces significant transformation, fueled by the push for decarbonization and regulatory changes.

What are the main legal impediments for effective marine protection and how do you envision to solve this? Our answer is two-fold: a lack of judicial enforcement of environmental law and a predominant anthropocentric worldview of the human-Ocean relationship.