Energy and Sustainability

How do NACE and Prodcom codes support the fight against climate change and help prevent carbon leakage?
NACE and Prodcom codes are like labels we use to identify each of these activities—from car manufacturing to selling bread.

Financing of Renewable Energy Projects: Legal Analysis and Associated Risks
Renewable energy project finance is commonly structured through the mechanism known as project finance. Unlike more traditional forms of corporate financing, project finance allows for the isolation of the project's…

Is It Possible to Obtain an Energy Savings Certificate (ESC) for an Existing Industry or Business Without Undertaking Renovations?
As a general rule, obtaining an Energy Savings Certificate (ESC) requires demonstrating an improvement in the energy efficiency of a building or facility.

Unique Energy Saving Actions and Procedure for Obtaining the Issuance of Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs) for Such Actions
Unique energy saving actions are those which, due to their specific characteristics and technical particularities, cannot be included in the catalogue of standardised energy efficiency measures.

COPs: The Engine Driving Global Climate Action
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is much more than just an annual meeting. It is the engine that drives global climate action.

Characteristics of an SPV in Energy Projects
An SPV is a legal entity created for a specific purpose, which operates independently from other companies. In the context of energy projects, an SPV is generally established to develop,…

Horizon 2026: Navigating the New Regulatory Framework on Packaging and Waste
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 marks a turning point in the management of packaging and packaging waste within the European Union.

Particularities of Due Diligence Procedures in the Energy Sector
Due diligence in the energy sector involves a detailed review of regulatory, financial, environmental, and technological aspects

CBAM: What is it and how do EU CBAM and UK CBAM differ?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tool designed to combat carbon leakage, a phenomenon where companies relocate their production to countries with less stringent environmental regulations, undermining global…

