Anna Kerr

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.

Despite disbanding its ESG Task Force in September, ESG enforcement has remained a priority for the regulator in the past few months.

The DOJ’s adtech case against Google draws to a close, Meta updates its pay-or-consent ad model, and Wizz Air is accused of greenwashing by the UK ASA – plus other key updates.

Updated as of: 27 November 2024 UK Supreme Court rules Sky applied for overly broad trademarks in bad faith, Indonesia amended its patents law, and the USPTO set to increase fees – plus other key updates.

Companies in sectors such as food and drink, hospitality and supermarkets face increased supply chain risks after US enforcement agencies expanded the scope of the UFLPA.

Companies in sectors such as food and drink, hospitality and supermarkets face increased supply chain scrutiny after US enforcement agencies expanded the scope of the UFLPA.

The EU product liability directive enters into force, the UN’s plastic pollution talks are suspended, and the USDA and FDA seek information about food product labeling – plus other key updates.

Companies must diversify risk portfolios, scenario plan, and look to regulations to manage climate change, says David Edsey, VP Climate Director at Zurich North America.

Aviation companies are expected to comply with SAF requirements from 1 January 2025, but face lagging supply, investment and availability.