http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/6413964958d230bb167ffb6c/400x0.jpg?cropX1=76&cropX2=1219&cropY1=137&cropY2=1280 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ Jon McGowan's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/05/14/marko-bonjak-elected-president-of-european-court-of-human-rights/ The European Court of Human Rights has elected Judge Marko Bosnjak as President of the Court for a term beginning on July 1. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_6643dd739f2c6b39cb5b3fab Tue, 14 May 2024 19:28:29 -0400 2024-05-14T19:28:38-04:00 The European Court of Human Rights has elected Judge Marko Bosnjak as President of the Court for a term beginning on July 1. Candice Imbert Money /money Money /money Business /business Law /law standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/05/13/canada-launches-greenwashing-investigation-into-lululemon/ The complaint filed by Stand.earth claims that lululemon has engaged in false and misleading marketing by exaggerating climate action as part of its “Be Planet” marketing Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_663a3587c8457232e37a3fec Mon, 13 May 2024 17:10:54 -0400 2024-05-13T17:11:01-04:00 The complaint filed by Stand.earth claims that lululemon has engaged in false and misleading marketing by exaggerating climate action as part of its “Be Planet” marketing Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/05/03/uks-climate-plan-to-reach-net-zero-is-ruled-unlawful-lacking-detail/ On May 3, the High Court ruled that the United Kingdom’s plan to reach net zero by 2050 did not provide sufficient detail to comply with the UK Climate Change Act. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_663509f52fe2e75ef6d53bcb Fri, 03 May 2024 13:36:36 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:34-04:00 On May 3, the High Court ruled that the United Kingdom’s plan to reach net zero by 2050 did not provide sufficient detail to comply with the UK Climate Change Act. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/05/01/eu-delays-some-esg-sustainability-reporting-requirements-until-2026/ On April 30, the European Council announced final approval of a delay to the full enactment of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive by two years. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_66325424c5a2995316eb0a81 Wed, 01 May 2024 10:57:00 -0400 2024-05-07T00:01:20-04:00 On April 30, the European Council announced final approval of a delay to the full enactment of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive by two years. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/30/un-group-releases-investor-guidance-for-eu-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-law/ The UN's Principles for Responsible Investment has released an investor briefing on the European Union’s new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_6631448dbc72597dc45f23f6 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:44:14 -0400 2024-05-07T00:01:04-04:00 The UN's Principles for Responsible Investment has released an investor briefing on the European Union’s new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money Business /business Law /law standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/30/72-of-european-companies-include-disability-in-their-esg-sustainability-reports/ A new study found that 72% of European Fortune 500 companies include disability in their ESG reports. Reporting will increase as it becomes mandatory in the EU in 2025 Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_66300c67f33276590e2ee07a Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:51:18 -0400 2024-05-06T23:55:31-04:00 A new study found that 72% of European Fortune 500 companies include disability in their ESG reports. Reporting will increase as it becomes mandatory in the EU in 2025 getty Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/29/new-study-climate-change-could-reduce-the-world-economy-19-by-2049/ A new study claims that loss of productivity because of climate change could result in a 19% reduction in the world economy by 2049. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_662d77e6a61738688f1e0fbd Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:03:18 -0400 2024-05-06T23:53:44-04:00 A new study claims that loss of productivity because of climate change could result in a 19% reduction in the world economy by 2049. getty Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/26/hong-kong-stock-exchange-announces-climate-disclosure-requirements-for-2025/ The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong announced the adoption of climate-related disclosures, requiring the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions starting January 1, 2025. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_662c2c40fb984a66fc524a91 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:11:55 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:29-04:00 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong announced the adoption of climate-related disclosures, requiring the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions starting January 1, 2025. Future Publishing via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/26/how-advocates-are-making-climate-change-a-part-of-everyday-business/ There is a battle being fought over how businesses operate. It comes down to one question. Do businesses have an obligation to prevent climate change? Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_66297f42826ba92fb5d10890 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:18:09 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:29-04:00 There is a battle being fought over how businesses operate. It comes down to one question. Do businesses have an obligation to prevent climate change? Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/24/following-climate-risk-disclosure-work-begins-on-nature-related-standards-for-companies/ The ISSB has announced they will begin development of corporate reporting standards for risks and opportunities relating to nature and human capital. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_6629574917abcf48230dfbf9 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:34:16 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:10-04:00 The ISSB has announced they will begin development of corporate reporting standards for risks and opportunities relating to nature and human capital. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/24/international-tribunal-set-to-issue-climate-change-opinion-on-may-21/ The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has announced they will deliver their advisory opinion on climate change and international law on May 21. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_662912c0bef1467b21590ce0 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:28:26 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:09-04:00 The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has announced they will deliver their advisory opinion on climate change and international law on May 21. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/24/european-parliament-approves-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-law/ On April 24, the European Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, moving it one step closer to formal adoption by the European Union. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_66282f7b165a75310a33bac8 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:03:25 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:10-04:00 On April 24, the European Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, moving it one step closer to formal adoption by the European Union. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/12/international-court-receives-91-written-statements-in-climate-change-opinion/ The International Court of Justice has announced that a record 91 member states and organizations have submitted written statements on its advisory opinion on the Obli... Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_661950f81233c97db14a2b15 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:23:39 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:18-04:00 The International Court of Justice has announced that a record 91 member states and organizations have submitted written statements on its advisory opinion on the Obli... Anadolu via Getty Images Money /money Money /money Business /business Law /law standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/04/10/european-court-rules-climate-change-protections-are-a-human-right/ On April 9, The European Court of Human Rights issued a landmark opinion establishing protection from the effects of climate change as a human right under European law Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_66157864ce04cd756e499fc8 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:46:21 -0400 2024-05-14T18:50:44-04:00 On April 9, The European Court of Human Rights issued a landmark opinion establishing protection from the effects of climate change as a human right under European law AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/31/300-organizations-call-on-europe-to-make-clean-climate-a-human-right/ More than 300 organizations called on the Council of Europe to establish the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a legal human right. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_6606e29c81bfc51345a6a69e Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:09:16 -0400 2024-04-01T15:45:55-04:00 More than 300 organizations called on the Council of Europe to establish the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a legal human right. getty Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/28/european-court-announces-april-6-for-release-of-climate-change-opinion/ The European Court of Human Rights will release their opinion in a groundbreaking case that seeks to hold EU member states liable for climate change. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_66059ef136bc28514c531320 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:28:02 -0400 2024-03-30T08:24:21-04:00 The European Court of Human Rights will release their opinion in a groundbreaking case that seeks to hold EU member states liable for climate change. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/27/blackrocks-fink-calls-for-energy-pragmatism-omits-esg-from-annual-letter/ BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's annual Chairman’s Letter to Investors discusses "energy pragmatism", omits ESG and sustainability. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_660310b0d700cb1cf27fb6c9 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:04:24 -0400 2024-03-30T03:33:01-04:00 BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's annual Chairman’s Letter to Investors discusses "energy pragmatism", omits ESG and sustainability. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/26/international-court-adds-world-health-organization-to-climate-change-opinion/ The International Court of Justice has granted the request of the World Health Organization to participate in the proceedings on its advisory opinion on climate change. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_660300f16625fe6146c2f732 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:59:19 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:28-04:00 The International Court of Justice has granted the request of the World Health Organization to participate in the proceedings on its advisory opinion on climate change. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/18/eu-releases-full-text-of-corporate-sustainability-disclosure-law-ahead-of-parliament-vote/ The final text of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive adopted by European Council has been released, confirming changes and adding details. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_65f8586b67432e71d2690bd8 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:30:24 -0400 2024-04-24T15:35:32-04:00 The final text of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive adopted by European Council has been released, confirming changes and adding details. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/15/after-delays-eu-approves-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-law/ After weeks of delays, the European Council has approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It will now go to the European Parliament for approval. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_65f1a6a8ca69e60ed1c549be Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:50:05 -0400 2024-03-25T14:31:45-04:00 After weeks of delays, the European Council has approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It will now go to the European Parliament for approval. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/08/international-court-adds-participant-keeps-deadline-for-climate-change-opinion/ The International Court of Justice has added participants to its advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, but kept March 22 deadline Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_65ea971ffcc1c63288c5f7fe Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:04:10 -0500 2024-03-12T03:55:34-04:00 The International Court of Justice has added participants to its advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, but kept March 22 deadline Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/07/in-final-push-vote-on-reduced-eu-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-law-set-for-march-8/ Following multiple failures, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive gets a final chance in vote on March 8. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_65e9f528cf7c044710dcd29b Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:29:13 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:09-04:00 Following multiple failures, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive gets a final chance in vote on March 8. Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/06/sec-adopts-climate-related-disclosure-rule-5-takeaways/ After two years of drafting and delays, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the Climate-Related Disclosure Rule on March 6. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_65e87e08c1b7541c045b4125 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:38:39 -0500 2024-03-07T07:16:54-05:00 After two years of drafting and delays, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the Climate-Related Disclosure Rule on March 6. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Money /money Money /money Editors' Pick editors-pick standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/03/05/sec-meeting-indicates-climate-related-disclosure-rule-will-not-use-double-materiality/ A panel discussion scheduled for March 7 indicates that the SEC will not adopt double materiality in the March 6 Climate-Related Disclosure Standards vote Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_65e4bab251a2970018ca57e9 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:19:06 -0500 2024-03-06T02:43:55-05:00 A panel discussion scheduled for March 7 indicates that the SEC will not adopt double materiality in the March 6 Climate-Related Disclosure Standards vote Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Money /money Money /money standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/2024/02/29/in-major-blow-to-sustainability-advocates-sec-poised-to-make-climate-disclosure-optional/ The SEC has has scheduled a vote on the Climate Related Disclosure Standards for March 6. However, the CRDS reporting may be optional and without Scope 3. Jon McGowan, Contributor Jon McGowan, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/jonmcgowan/ content_65e0022851a2970018954254 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:21:53 -0500 2024-03-04T12:05:35-05:00 The SEC has has scheduled a vote on the Climate Related Disclosure Standards for March 6. However, the CRDS reporting may be optional and without Scope 3. AFP via Getty Images Money /money Money /money standard