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China is outpacing the United States in the global race to dominate energy exports, as demand for clean technology surges and fossil fuel revenues plateau. The country exported $120bn in green technology through July 2025, surpassing the $80bn in US oil and gas exports over the same period, Bloomberg reported on October 12. With the…
(Bloomberg) — Canada’s biggest securities regulator is taking its first enforcement action related to so-called greenwashing by a fund manager. The Ontario Securities Commission is alleging Toronto-based Purpose Investments Inc. made statements about how it incorporated environmental, social and governance factors that were “misleading, untrue, and in conflict with the prospectuses of the funds it…
Hong Kong was responsible for nearly half of the green bonds issued in Asia in 2024 and saw a surge in sustainability-related funds, as strong demand from regional mainland governments and start-ups raised the city’s stature as a finance hub for climate-friendly projects, according to a minister. Green bond issuance in Hong Kong last year…
As fashion continues to evolve under the pressures of rapid digitization, changing consumer behaviors and preferences, and global regulatory reform, the legal frameworks that govern the industry are being tested and redefined. From intellectual property protection in the age of AI-generated design to the rise of resale and rework culture, the legal issues shaping fashion…
Climate Commitment Surges: 96% of UK local authorities now have climate action plans—up from 58% in 2018—covering 59% of the population and 55% of national emissions. Investment Gap Widens: 333 local climate infrastructure projects worth £67 billion have been identified, but 48% of authorities cite budget constraints as the top barrier. Public Services at Risk:…
During the first half of this year, a number of developments in existing fashion, retail, and tech lawsuits stood out in the crowded landscape of litigation because they indicate larger trends within these spaces and underscore issues worth keeping an eye on during the rest of 2025. Among these are developments in a number of…
Standard setters agreed Wednesday to publish changes to the voluntary guidelines underpinning corporate global environmental, social, and governance disclosure rules. The International Sustainability Standards Board unanimously agreed to ratify the changes to reporting rules for mining companies, electricity firms, and food companies. The ISSB requires companies to report on all areas of sustainability considered material—or…
France’s bid to crack down on fast fashion is getting a rewrite – and the likes of Shein and Temu are expected to bear the brunt of the amended bill. French senators are redrafting a high-profile piece of legislation intended to reduce the environmental footprint of low-cost, high-volume clothing and address the market distortions that…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) say they have been generating new business by leveraging their carbon-tracking technologies, despite some financial uncertainties facing the broader sector. For Hong Kong start-ups like Urban Spring, which supplies smart water refilling stations, and EzyGreenPak, which makes sustainable packaging, using technologies that measure climate-related data throughout their production chains has…