Climate Change Conference
Climate change and the legislation covering this phenomenon has a direct effect on the activity of businesses. In this context, being aware of the most important legal aspects that can affect companies from every possible angle is essential. This is what can make the difference and bring about real changes in the way in which measures are implemented. Experts from Garrigues in all the main practice areas of law offer their view on the subject and share the trends that we are witnessing both locally and globally.
COP25 lays the foundations for countries to be more ambitious in their response to climate emergency
Although pledges were secured, many are disappointed with the outcome of this climate summit because it failed to achieve the objectives set for it.3D printing: Doing its part to save the environment
3D printing can have a positive impact on the environment: it reduces manufacturing waste, lowers the carbon footprint and supports the circular economy. The European Commission has been called on to look at creating a legal framework that would minimize the risks stemming from improper use of this technology, but without hampering its development.Portugal on the path to carbon neutrality
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is the central goal of European environmental policies in the coming years. With this in mind, the Portuguese government recently approved the Carbon Neutrality Roadmap 2050, establishing the main vectors of decarbonisation to be implemented, mainly in the electricity and mobility industries.Garrigues and climate change: smaller carbon footprint, responsible consumption and sustainable spaces
In 2002, the firm expressly committed to protecting the environment through application of the United Nations Global Compact principlesInvestor-State arbitration and sustainable development: environmental-related claims on the rise
Disputes related to environmental matters are frequent in the context of investor-state arbitration and are likely to increase in years to come. Claims vary from alleged breaches by host states because of environmental permit denials to counterclaims from states for alleged breaches by investors of their environmental obligations.