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The new sentencing guidelines for environmental offences (in force since July 2014) can lead to significant fines for companies – as shown by a recent case involving a house builder.

Shepherd and Wedderburn has established a dedicated Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Group to assist clients with their sustainability, workforce and regulatory commitments.

In 2021 we were proud to promote Kerry Stares as our Responsible Business Partner, reflecting how critical responsible business and environmental, social and governance (or ESG)...

General licences issued under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 authorise, amongst other pest control measures,

"Net Zero is an incredibly complicated way of dealing with energy efficiency and its wider environmental and societal impacts. I'm not entirely sure it's the right way to do things.

Having been launched in October 2020, the first ever winners of the Earthshot Prize have now been announced.

Today is World Environment Day, and this year we are celebrating by turning our attentions to the benefits of recycling!

In short, agroforestry is a land management practice where trees and shrubs are incorporated into farming and agricultural systems.

The Government's intention to introduce a broader range of penalties for offences involving invasive non-native animal and plant species in England and Wales has been outlined in a new consultation document.

On Monday 2 November, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it is examining how products and services claiming to be "eco-friendly" are being marketed, and whether consumers are being misled by such claims.

On November 28, 2023, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") published its long-awaited final rules and guidance on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements ("SDR") and investment labels.

The changes have met with a mixed response, with some commentators highly critical of Mr Sunak's U-turn, warning that introducing uncertainty could severely...

On 8 December 2011, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs released a White Paper titled, "Water for Life", which is described as a "call to action" and a "vision" for the future management of water.

The Scottish Government published its first Zero Waste Plan yesterday. Despite significant efforts to reduce the amount of waste which Scotland produces, and greater measures taken to recycle waste, there is still a significant tonnage which is not being adequately dealt with.

The FCA has announced that the Upper Tribunal upheld its decision to ban two individuals from working in financial services. The Tribunal agreed that both acted dishonestly by providing a backdated appointed representative (AR) agreement to the FCA.

The FCA has revealed it will consult on plans to require asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension schemes to meet climate-related disclosure rules.

In a world increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, the use of BVI companies in green financing structures has emerged as a powerful force driving positive change.

The FCA asserts that increasing transparency and standardizing reporting requirements around vote-reporting will enable greater accountability and ultimately, deliver long-term, sustainable value for investors.