Anna Kerr

Charlie Pool, Head of Carbon at Howden, explains how the world’s first carbon credit insurance policy can help businesses manage the risks of entering the carbon market and “uses insurance as a governance mechanism.”

Companies using carbon credits must consult with risk experts and conduct thorough due diligence, according to Charlie Pool, Head of Carbon at Howden.

In an overhaul of the country's energy and emissions policies, China's climate targets will no longer be tied to economic growth.

US record labels sue two AI companies for breaching copyright, Myanmar's patent law takes effect, and the top UK court rules directors can be held liable for trademark infringement as accessories – plus other key updates.

Companies should acknowledge the risks, focus on the positive impacts of diversifying the workforce, and embed inclusion into workplace culture, according to legal experts.

Updated as of: 30 August 2024 Elon Musk accuses companies of depriving X of ad revenue, the UK CMA accepts Meta's new proposal for handling

Service providers bidding for government contracts should consider having their products accredited by EPA-approved sustainability standards to make their offerings appealing to federal agencies.

The UK ICO considers enforcement over Google’s targeted ads, California sues ExxonMobil for “deceptive” recycling claims, and Meta could face an EU fine for ad market abuse – plus other key updates.

Companies are grappling with supply chain challenges like exiting unethical suppliers, auditing, and considering generative AI searches in scope 3 emissions, according to business leaders speaking at Reuters Sustainability USA 2024.

Ireland fines Linkedin €310 million for targeted ad practices, a Paris court orders Google to pay €26.5 million in an adtech case, and the ECJ says Meta's targeted ads violate the GDPR – plus other key updates.