We are delighted that our ESG Enforcement Tracker has been featured in The Lawyer’s Spotlight, recognising the firm’s work in mapping the emerging criminal and regulatory dimensions of ESG risk. The feature includes insights from business crime partner Maria Cronin who developed the tracker in response to a clear gap in the ESG landscape. While […]
Peters & Peters will host a compelling panel discussion on Thursday, 16 October 2025, exploring the key ESG challenges organisations face today. Our distinguished panel of specialists will offer expert insights into modern slavery in international supply chains, the evolving legal and regulatory landscape across sectors and jurisdictions, and the reputational and litigation risks […]
In June of this year, the French Senate almost unanimously backed a bill aimed at regulating the ultra-fast fashion industry. The bill aims to tackle the environmental and economic consequences of ultra-fast fashion and, if implemented, would ban advertising of ultra-fast fashion and impose sanctions on influencers who promote such products. The bill proposes […]
The European Commission’s recent proposals to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations could significantly impact companies’ compliance with new frameworks. While aimed at improving competitiveness, the changes risk creating legal uncertainty and could hinder transparent sustainability data, which is vital for investors looking to make informed decisions. The proposed changes are a step back […]
The EU’s Omnibus Package, set for release on February 26, aims to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations like the CSRD and CSDDD. While some see it as a positive move to foster competitiveness, others raise concerns that the changes could undermine crucial environmental and human rights protections. In this article for Law 360, Maria […]
As environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related legislation and regulation becomes an ever-increasing focus for governments and regulators across the globe, companies face complex challenges, with increasing exposure to environmental and human rights litigation across multiple jurisdictions. As regulations continue to evolve, companies must proactively manage ESG-related risks and stay ahead of evolving ESG laws to avoid […]
The European Union is expected to publish an Omnibus Simplification Package (Omnibus) in February 2025 aimed at consolidating existing EU corporate sustainability reporting requirements. Those requirements are contained within the EU Taxonomy Regulation (the Taxonomy Regulation), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The EU Commission President, Ursula […]
UK law enforcement agencies are increasingly turning their attention to ESG breaches, and not just to those committed by organisations themselves but also their suppliers. Maria Cronin was quoted in the City A.M. ‘Eyes on the Law’ column of 21 October, commenting on how regulators are taken ESG failures more and more seriously. She said: […]
In August, chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that she would continue the previous government’s plan to regulate the sustainability ratings industry. Also known as environmental, social and governance benchmarking, this is a growing industry that provides ratings on ESG in respect of firms and products. In this article for FT Adviser, James Tyler discusses the plans […]
Please join us on 16 October for our ESG Enforcement Evening. The event will feature a keynote address from Dr Alexander Schmidt, Head of Science, Sustainability, and Climate Research at Normative. The evening will also be a great opportunity for ESG practitioners, journalists, NGOs, and others to meet over drinks, canapés and discuss the ESG […]
