The European Union sets its sights on the complete decarbonization of the building stock by 2050
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The European Union sets its sights on the complete decarbonization of the building stock by 2050

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The new directive on the energy performance of buildings tackles the need to reduce the environmental impact of the building sector, which accounts for 40% of total energy consumption in the EU and 36% of its greenhouse gas emissions. Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on…

How the EU will limit the sale of commodities that cause deforestation
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How the EU will limit the sale of commodities that cause deforestation

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Barely five months from now, the obligations contained in the European Regulation on deforestation aimed at avoiding the introduction, making available and export of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation, will be applicable in general in the Member States. On December 30, 2024, the majority of the obligations resulting from Regulation (EU)…

New Garrigues Sustainability Report 2023
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New Garrigues Sustainability Report 2023

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Just a week ago we celebrated the 22nd anniversary of our accession to the Global Compact. On this noteworthy date, we are presenting the 2023 Garrigues Sustainability Report on the firm’s policies, initiatives, parameters and goals in environmental, social and governance matters relating to the year ended December 2023. The report retains the structure it…

Takeaways from COP28 from a European perspective
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Takeaways from COP28 from a European perspective

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Following the conclusion of the Climate Summit, we analyze the agreements reached and the challenges that the goals it set raise at the European level, in a new edition of ‘Garrigues Sustainable dialogs’. The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), which was held in Dubai, was considered a crucial step toward speeding up the energy transition…