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Luxembourg: EU Omnibus Simplification Package — implications for Luxembourg entities and investment funds

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On 26 February 2025, the European Commission adopted the Omnibus Simplification Package, aimed at reducing regulatory burdens related to sustainability reporting for European companies. This initiative amends several key directives, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
These proposals aim to streamline reporting obligations, enhance competitiveness and adjust the scope and timelines of existing regulations.

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European Union: Commission proposes Simplification Omnibus package and Clean Industrial Deal

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On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published multiple policy documents and legislative proposals, following through on its commitment to improve the EU’s competitiveness under the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass published on 29 January 2025.

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Global: Building a Campaign to Improve Inclusion & Diversity in Your Organization

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Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce remains a business imperative for global employers. Despite stakeholder and social pressure to accelerate progress, many companies have been unable to move the dial towards greater equality and diverse representation in the workplace. Join our panel of Inclusion & Diversity experts on May 11 as they discuss the findings of our recent Mind the Gap Survey and the steps diversity and HR leaders are taking to accelerate I&D progress and the challenges they are encountering.

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United Kingdom: Dismissal following expression of gender critical and marriage beliefs online was discriminatory

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The Court of Appeal has held that dismissing an employee for a social media post expressing gender critical beliefs and beliefs on same sex marriage was disproportionate, and therefore discriminatory. This decision confirms the legal tests for balancing conflicting protected beliefs, underscoring the basic principle that employees have the right to manifest their religious or philosophical beliefs, subject only to limited, objectively justifiable exceptions. While the post was arguably offensive to some gay and/or trans people, expressing a protected belief that is offensive to others does not by itself justify disciplinary action; there must be something objectively objectionable in the manner of expression. This is a high threshold; merely “intemperate” language is not sufficient.

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Thailand: Climate Change Bill – Aligning with international standards

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The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) launched the second draft of the Climate Change Bill (“Bill”) in November 2024 for a public hearing. Some of the key revisions include provisions similar to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, adjustments made on the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and carbon tax provisions under the Bill. The Bill is expected to be submitted to Parliament for approval in 2025.

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Thailand: JCM – An opportunity for Thai companies to accelerate decarbonization efforts

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The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) initiative, led by Japan, offers a significant opportunity for Thailand to advance its decarbonization efforts through financial support for cutting-edge technologies. By participating in JCM projects, Thai companies can obtain financial support from the Japanese government, enhancing efforts towards implementing effective greenhouse gas mitigation and removal measures, which in turn aids in achieving Thailand’s declared GHG reduction targets.

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European Union: European Commission releases its Competitiveness Compass – implications for sustainability reporting

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The European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass was published on 29 January 2025. It sets forth the European Commission’s priorities for the next five years with a clear ambition to make Europe a leader in future technologies, services, and clean products. The policy priorities are defined around three pillars: (i) Innovation, (ii) Decarbonization and (iii) Security.

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United States: A roadmap to Trump’s DEI Executive Orders for US employers

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In the first two days of his presidency, President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity programs across the federal government, revoking longstanding DEI and affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, and directing public and private entities to end policies that constitute “illegal DEI discrimination”.

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United States: The post-inauguration playbook — Spotlight on immigration enforcement and raids

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President Trump has taken quick action to ramp up immigration enforcement in his first days in office. While Trump’s early focus on deportations and border security is not new, the swift and aggressive enforcement approach represents a significant change as compared to prior administrations. These actions have led to arrests and heightened concerns among employers and employees alike.

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