Deep-Sea Mining: why now and how?
In part one of a two-part series of articles, we examine why we may need to look at deep-sea mining and what is required to make it happen in practical terms.
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The UK’s cross cutting Net Zero Strategy
In this series, our multidisciplinary London team will dive into the detail of policies in each of the sectors covered by the Net Zero Strategy and what they mean for industry stakeholders.
The UK’s cross cutting Net Zero Strategy – Power
Following on from our introductory article, our second article in the series looks at what the UK’s Net Zero Strategy means for the power sector.
Green and Sustainable Loans: A short explainer
Richard Hughes and Alexander Collis discuss ESG investing, investment focussed on or mindful of environmental, social and governance criteria with a particular focus on the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles and the Green Loan Principles.
Exceptional tax depreciation extended for green shipping investments
As of 1 January 2020, shipowners and lessors may apply an exceptional tax depreciation when acquiring equipment using decarbonised energy for the main or auxiliary propulsion of a vessel.
The Risks and Responsibilities of Carrying Li-ion Batteries
Following the success of our recent webinar, our latest article assesses the issue of the rising number of Electrical Vehicles catching fire and possible ways of prevention.
WFW wins European Commission (DG MOVE) tender for Mobility and Transport
The maximum total value of the tender, which includes several tasks to be awarded under the framework contract, is €6m.
The UK’s cross cutting net zero strategy – An introduction
Does the UK’s Net Zero Strategy deliver on its aim to go “further and faster to tackle climate change”? Is it a “step up” and “first of a kind”?
A greener and more ambitious EU Maritime ETS emerges
In this brief update, we consider how leaked amendments to the draft EU Maritime Emissions Trading System (ETS) proposal could impact the apportionment of ETS costs and liabilities in the maritime sector.
WFW advises MPC on green container vessel order
The 5,500 TEU vessels will have a new eco-friendly design allowing for a 40% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the existing fleet and are ready for conversion to carbon-neutral operations based on green methanol.