Balancing ESG Risks and Opportunities: Why Measure Impact?21 August 2023
In this article, Sarah Ellington discusses the need for and benefits of effective measurement and monitoring of the impact of ESG measures.
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WFW advises Guinea as US$15bn Simandou Project core documents signed21 August 2023
US$15bn Simandou, on which we are advising the Republic of Guinea, hit a major milestone last week with the signing of the core transaction documents.
Climate Change and Directors’ Duties – Key Messages for Directors7 August 2023
In July 2023, the English courts handed down two decisions… Read more
‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast12 September 2023
Join us for our ‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast.
What’s that trundling over the hill – is it an answer? (or will the Hong Kong Convention solve the world’s ship recycling hot mess?)6 July 2023
The Hong Kong Convention is finally coming into force. Will this clean up ship recycling’s act for good?
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Five Steps to Take Now7 June 2023
Partners Sarah Ellington and Dr F. Maximilian Boemke discuss how businesses can prepare for the introduction of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This is the first in a series of articles considering the potential impact of the proposed Directive.
Climate Change and Directors’ Duties – ClientEarth v Shell decision provides comfort for directors17 May 2023
In this article, we discuss the recent decision in ClientEarth’s action against Shell’s directors for alleged failure to comply with their duties to the company in relation to climate risk.
Embrace ESG to encourage finance innovation17 May 2023
In the Global Ports Report 2023, Partners Florian Kutzbach, Sarah Ellington and Christina Howard discuss how those seeking financing for any such investment need to take into account the ever-intensifying focus on the ESG credentials of the wider shipping industry, and in particular the push for decarbonisation.
Chemical companies as producers of green electricity25 April 2023
In an article for a German publication, CHEManager, Partners Dr F. Maximilian Boemke and Thomas Hollenhorst share their expertise on chemical companies exploring green electricity production.
The Sustainability Imperative – Middle East24 April 2023
Following the recent launch of ‘The Sustainability Imperative – Part 2’, Partner Michael Savva examines changing attitudes to sustainability and ESG in the Middle East maritime industry.