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Duelling Dynamics: insights into the AI-Energy Transition Nexus Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the global energy sector, presenting both transformative opportunities and significant challenges. On one hand, AI systems demand vast computational power, contributing to immense energy consumption. On the ... Navigating a new wave of energy investment in 2025: The investment tide has turned The energy transition is increasingly driving investment in the energy sector. Investment in the energy transition is forecast to double that of fossil fuels in 2024. For several reasons, this trajectory is expected to continue in 2025. Getting your house in order: Governance in 2025 As we enter 2025, companies face continued pressure to maintain high governance standards. A focus on transparency continues to underpin updates to relevant legislation and regulation across the world. The UK government and regulatory bodies are introduci... Labour's plans to reshape employment: a new era for the workplace In October 2024, the UK government introduced The Employment Rights Bill 2024 (the Bill) into Parliament, the most significant piece of employment legislation in decades. In doing so, it met its deadline to introduce legislation within the first 100 days ... Beyond linear: moving towards a circular economy The concept of a “circular economy” is being increasingly adopted in legislation, including in mandatory reporting and disclosure frameworks. This highlights the circular economy’s role in ensuring a sustainable future. A circular economy is a system that... Clarity across borders Towards the end of 2023, we reflected on the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and the due diligence-related implications for companies and financial institutions. With the CS3D having come into fo... Getting Ready Series: The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures Our Sustainability team has been exploring upcoming ESG regulatory developments, helping companies to grapple the sheer volume of reporting disclosures across the UK, EU and globally. We explore the 'What,' 'When,' 'Who,' and 'Why' of TNFD reporting... Geopolitics and conflict: how to navigate challenging human rights contexts Businesses operating in areas affected by political instability and conflict face many challenges. In our latest Governance and Sustainability Horizon Scanning piece, we delve into the myriad challenges, ranging from risks to employees to disrupted supply... Getting Ready Series: Transition Plan Taskforce Disclosure Framework Our Sustainability team has been exploring upcoming ESG regulatory developments, helping companies to grapple the sheer volume of reporting disclosures across the UK, EU and globally. We explore the 'What,' 'When,' 'Who,' and 'Why' of the UK’s Transition... Non-financial misconduct: five things - updated In April 2024 we set out five things we are thinking about concerning non-financial misconduct (NFM) in the financial sector. Building on this theme, we recently brought together senior leaders from a range of financial sector firms to discuss h...