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Nowadays, various environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are a top priority matters in governmental projects and corporate regulations all around the world, as well as in the everyday lives of all of us.

Our firm is located in Monaco - a very narrow territory that represents a continuous challenge in terms of environmental preservation. Sustainable development issues are at the forefront of the Monegasque State's policy, with the objective of creating a sustainable and responsible city. The Government’s actions are focused on biodiversity, resource management and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Having signed the National Energy Transition Pact of the Principality in 2019, we are up to date with the newest developments and initiatives. We are also aware of global trends shared regularly within the CMS network with offices in 43 countries around the world.

Our teams are following all new information concerning ESG issues and are at your disposal for any question related to these fundamental subjects. Do not hesitate to contact us if we can help!


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12/03/2024
After EU Commission's first decision on Carbon Contracts for Difference,...
The European Commission approved the first Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) scheme under the new Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 (CEEAG).Fol­low­ing the...
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23/02/2024
The CBAM – what is it and how will it affect the market?
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) entered into force on 17 May 2023. The implementation of the CBAM has been divided into a transitional period (from 1...
Law-Now Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
19/01/2024
Greenwashing: Stricter EU rules on environmental marketing ban misleading...
On 17 January 2024, the European Parliament voted to adopt the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (the ECGT Directive), which seeks to protect consumers from various misleading...
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19/01/2024
CBAM: Just over a week to comply
As the deadline for the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report approaches on January 31st, it is crucial for undertakings engaged in importing relevant goods into the European Union to...
Law-Now Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
08/12/2023
COP28: Global Health Under the Spotlight
Health took centre stage at the first ever ‘Health Day’ at COP28 on 3 December. The program focused the attention of world leaders on the profound public health-related issues stemming from climate...
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24/11/2023
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism transition in effect since 1 October...
On 1 October 2023, a two-year transitional period began for implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/956, which introduces the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM levies punitive CO2 charges...
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21/09/2023
The European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) –...
What is CSDDD?On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (the “Proposal”), which aims to foster sustainable and responsible...
Law-Now ESG
30/08/2023
CBAM Implementing Regulation and Extensive Additional Reporting Guidance...
Earlier this month, the European Commission (“EC”) adopted an Implementing Regulation (“IR”) and released extensive Guidance Documents (“Guidance”) on the practicalities of reporting requirements...
Law-Now Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
21/08/2023
European Commission publishes European Sustainability Reporting Standards...
On 31 July 2023, the European Commission published the first set of the European sustainability reporting standards (ESRS). This is the first big step towards the implementation of the Corporate Sus­tain­ab­il­ity...
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07/03/2023
New global agreement on the protection and sustainable use of resources...
On 4 March 2023, at an inter-gov­ern­ment­al conference in New York, negotiations between the representatives of more than 100 countries culminated in the adoption of an international agreement on the conservation...
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12/10/2022
USB-type C Standard for portable devices in the EU
On 4 October 2022, the European Parliament adopted a proposed law that means by the end of 2024, there will be one single charger for all mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets...
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24/06/2022
Regulation on foreign subsidies is heading for the finish line - European...
Since 5 May 2022, EU trilogue negotiations have been underway on the first Regulation to limit the effect of subsidies from third countries to companies active in the EU. That an agreement will be reached...
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