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Guidance on Avoiding Greenwashing while Providing Input Down Under
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-08-13T17:14:28-04:00Sunday, August 13th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: Environmental and Sustainability Guidance, FTC, Green Guides, greenwashing, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow|
The Australian government has issued draft Environmental and Sustainability Guidance describing the obligations under Australian consumer law which businesses must comply with when making environmental and sustainability claims. The Guidance released on July 14, 2023, sets out what the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission considers ...
Two China Based Companies Banned as a Result of Forced Labor
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-08-06T17:19:15-04:00Saturday, August 5th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: forced labor, Kaplow, modern slavery, solar panel, Stuart Kaplow, Uyghur, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act|
The increasing number of businesses concerned about modern slavery in their supply chain are paying attention to the U.S. government's announcement of new enforcement actions “.. to eliminate the use of forced labor practices in the U.S. supply chain and promote accountability for the ongoing ...
Offsets and RECs: A Powerful Duo for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Repairing the Planet
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-29T21:46:36-04:00Saturday, July 29th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: GHG, greenhouse gas, Kaplow, offset, REC, renewable energy certificate, Stuart Kaplow|
As concerns about climate change intensify, businesses and individuals alike are seeking effective ways to set and meet the goals of net zero energy and greenhouse gas emissions to contribute to a sustainable planet. Two essential but fundamentally different tools that have gained prominence in ...
Greenhouse Gas Emission Disclosures in Real Estate Contracts and Beyond
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-23T17:26:15-04:00Saturday, July 22nd, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: building energy performance standard, contract disclsoure, GHG, greenhouse gas, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow|
As concerns about climate change move from mainstream society to businesses large and small, the significance of greenhouse gas emissions and specifically the move to decarbonize economies across the globe is receiving increased attention. In response, both voluntary and mandatory GHG emission disclosures in contracts ...
Wind Rights are now Blowin’ In The Wind
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-16T16:55:53-04:00Sunday, July 16th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: Kaplow, renewable energy, Ridge Renewables, Southwestern Public Service, Stuart Kaplow, wind rights, wind turbine|
The wind is blowing in Texas and the courts are making laws about the movement of air. With apologies to Bob Dylan given the recent $1.4 Million jury award for a trespass on wind rights this is more than just Blowin’ In The Wind. A ...
The Power of Methane: Why Tackling Emissions Is Key to Curbing Climate Change
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-08T21:59:54-04:00Saturday, July 8th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: carbon dioxide, climate change, compost, GHG, global warming, greenhouse gas, Kaplow, methane, methane emissions, Stuart Kaplow|
When it comes to combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus has primarily been on carbon dioxide emissions, however among increasing numbers of those expert in one or more of the natural or physical sciences, the case for prioritizing the reduction or ...
In God We Trust Wins 9 – 0
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-07-02T16:42:27-04:00Sunday, July 2nd, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: ESG, free exercise, Groff, Groff v. Dejoy, in God we trust, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act|
The Supreme Court issued several decisions last week at the conclusion of its term, some split 6 – 3 along ideological lines, but it was a 9 – 0 unanimous decision, receiving little mass media attention that may impact the largest number of Americans when ...
The Positive Side of Green Hushing: Averting Backlash and Enhancing Corporate Sustainability
By Stuart Kaplow|2023-06-26T18:52:11-04:00Saturday, June 24th, 2023|Categories: Environmental Law|Tags: ESG, GHG, green hushing, greenwashing, Kaplow, Stuart Kaplow|
In today's world, where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns are gaining significant attention, companies are increasingly being scrutinized not only for their impact on the planet and society but also for their messaging. As a result, some organizations have adopted a strategy of "green ...