29 results Proposal to amend European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in context of Fit-for-55 One component of the Fit-for-55 climate package is a revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to allow the ETS to also contribute to the target of 55% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990. New RCS filing formalities The Luxembourg Business Registers issued an Explanatory Note further detailing the new filing formalities and requirements soon to be applicable with respect to the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register. AFM review indicates lack of transparency in use of alternative performance measures by Dutch issuers AFM sets out the findings of its review of the use of alternative performance measures in financial reporting and concludes that Dutch issuers often fall short of the required level of transparency when reporting their alternative performance measures. Stibbe advised Shinagawa Refractories on the acquisition of Gouda Refractories Group Stibbe has successfully advised Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd (“Shinagawa”) on the acquisition of all issued share capital of Gouda Refractories Group B.V. (“Gouda”). ESG: European Commission consults on Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy While battling the COVID-19 outbreak, the European Commission does not lose sight of the long-term objective to fully embed sustainability in the financial services landscape. Climate case Milieudefensie et al. – The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell. Stibbe advises Panda Green Energy Stibbe assisted Panda Green Energy, formerly known as United Photovoltaics Group, with the Luxembourg aspects of the sale of six UK solar farms, with a combined capacity of about 82.5MW, to Greencoat Solar. Stibbe advises Elementis Stibbe advises Elementis, a UK listed global specialty chemicals company, on the acquisition of Mondo Minerals Holdings B.V. for an enterprise value of $600 million on a cash and debt free basis. De vierde handelsperiode van het Europees emissiehandelssysteem (ETS-IV): een overzicht van belangrijke wijzigingen per 1 januari 2021 Op 1 januari 2021 begint de vierde handelsperiode van het Europees Emissiehandelssysteem voor CO2 emissierechten (hierna ook: ETS-IV). ETS-IV bevat een aantal wijzigingen ten opzichte van de derde handelsperiode (hierna: ETS-III). Seminar on Trade Secrets in corporate matters Shhhhhh.... Don't tell anyone! Trade Secrets in corporate matters. On 31 January 2020, our IP and corporate law departments organise a seminar on Trade Secrets in corporate matters. EBA Reports on Virtual IBANs On 24 May 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on virtual IBAN (vIBANs) in which the EBA set outs characteristics and use cases of vIBANs and comments on identified risks associated with this development in the payments market. Stibbe advises Lagardère Travel Retail Stibbe advised Lagardère Travel Retail on the acquisition of International Duty Free. The European Climate Law explained Co-legislators on the European Climate Law reached a provisional agreement on April 21, 2021. This Climate Law is one of the key elements of the European Green Deal, published by the European Commission in December 2019. E-book: 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' Stibbe lawyers Marieke Driessen, Loes van Dijk and Ingrid van der Klooster contributed to the book 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' which was recently published. The EU Green Claims Directive The EU's proposed Green Claims Directive has emerged as a potential new framework aiming to tackle greenwashing and help consumers make greener choices when purchasing a product or using a service. Take aways Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference 2024 The Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference took place on 25 June. The take aways on the two main topics Greenwashing vs. Greenbleaching and Climate Litigation can be found in a freely accessible one-pager. Ratification of European Climate Law and unveiling of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package Recent developments gave rise to write this update: the European Parliament has ratified the Climate Law and confirmed the goal of the European Union on climate neutrality by 2050. The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page
Proposal to amend European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in context of Fit-for-55 One component of the Fit-for-55 climate package is a revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to allow the ETS to also contribute to the target of 55% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990.
New RCS filing formalities The Luxembourg Business Registers issued an Explanatory Note further detailing the new filing formalities and requirements soon to be applicable with respect to the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register.
AFM review indicates lack of transparency in use of alternative performance measures by Dutch issuers AFM sets out the findings of its review of the use of alternative performance measures in financial reporting and concludes that Dutch issuers often fall short of the required level of transparency when reporting their alternative performance measures.
Stibbe advised Shinagawa Refractories on the acquisition of Gouda Refractories Group Stibbe has successfully advised Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd (“Shinagawa”) on the acquisition of all issued share capital of Gouda Refractories Group B.V. (“Gouda”).
ESG: European Commission consults on Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy While battling the COVID-19 outbreak, the European Commission does not lose sight of the long-term objective to fully embed sustainability in the financial services landscape.
Climate case Milieudefensie et al. – The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell.
Stibbe advises Panda Green Energy Stibbe assisted Panda Green Energy, formerly known as United Photovoltaics Group, with the Luxembourg aspects of the sale of six UK solar farms, with a combined capacity of about 82.5MW, to Greencoat Solar.
Stibbe advises Elementis Stibbe advises Elementis, a UK listed global specialty chemicals company, on the acquisition of Mondo Minerals Holdings B.V. for an enterprise value of $600 million on a cash and debt free basis.
De vierde handelsperiode van het Europees emissiehandelssysteem (ETS-IV): een overzicht van belangrijke wijzigingen per 1 januari 2021 Op 1 januari 2021 begint de vierde handelsperiode van het Europees Emissiehandelssysteem voor CO2 emissierechten (hierna ook: ETS-IV). ETS-IV bevat een aantal wijzigingen ten opzichte van de derde handelsperiode (hierna: ETS-III).
Seminar on Trade Secrets in corporate matters Shhhhhh.... Don't tell anyone! Trade Secrets in corporate matters. On 31 January 2020, our IP and corporate law departments organise a seminar on Trade Secrets in corporate matters.
EBA Reports on Virtual IBANs On 24 May 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on virtual IBAN (vIBANs) in which the EBA set outs characteristics and use cases of vIBANs and comments on identified risks associated with this development in the payments market.
Stibbe advises Lagardère Travel Retail Stibbe advised Lagardère Travel Retail on the acquisition of International Duty Free.
The European Climate Law explained Co-legislators on the European Climate Law reached a provisional agreement on April 21, 2021. This Climate Law is one of the key elements of the European Green Deal, published by the European Commission in December 2019.
E-book: 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' Stibbe lawyers Marieke Driessen, Loes van Dijk and Ingrid van der Klooster contributed to the book 'Sustainable Finance in Europe' which was recently published.
The EU Green Claims Directive The EU's proposed Green Claims Directive has emerged as a potential new framework aiming to tackle greenwashing and help consumers make greener choices when purchasing a product or using a service.
Take aways Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference 2024 The Stibbe ESG & Sustainability Conference took place on 25 June. The take aways on the two main topics Greenwashing vs. Greenbleaching and Climate Litigation can be found in a freely accessible one-pager.
Ratification of European Climate Law and unveiling of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package Recent developments gave rise to write this update: the European Parliament has ratified the Climate Law and confirmed the goal of the European Union on climate neutrality by 2050.
The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.