Michael Barlow, Victoria Barnes and Greg Fearn conclude the first series of our Environment Matters podcast with a discussion on the future of waste and the move towards a circular economy. In this 20-minute episode, the team explain the importance of developing a circular economy, the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UKETS), the upcom…

In this ESG-focused episode 'Climate change and sustainability in supply chains' you will hear leading environmental lawyers, Michael Barlow and Sarah Sackville Hamilton as they discuss topics including: Why supply chain management is an important part of ESG Corporate sustainability reporting: CSRD and CSDDD Our new interactive ESG disclosure tool…

In this special edition of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow, Ian Truman, Sarah Sackville Hamilton and Victoria Barnes look back at the key environmental law updates from 2023 and discuss their predictions for the upcoming year. Policy delays and parliamentary retreats in 2023: 02:45: Retained EU Law Act 2023 05:40: Nutrient neutrality 08:10: Cha…

In this episode you will hear leading environmental lawyers, Michael Barlow, Victoria Barnes and Philippa Shepherd discuss how businesses can prepare for changes to environmental enforcement, as well as the hot topic of Variable Monetary Penalties, with the Environment Agency now able to impose civil penalties without limit in England for certain e…

In the second episode of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow, Ross Simpson and Sarah Sackville Hamilton discuss natural capital opportunities , covering what exactly nature-based solutions are, what activity is being seen in the market now, key things for landowners, corporate buyers and investors to consider what are the challenges lie ahead for t…

In the first episode of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow, Ian Truman and Victoria Barnes discuss greenwashing, the changing regulatory landscape and how businesses should be aware of the financial, reputational and litigation risks of misleading consumers and regulators on their green credentials.…

The Burges Salmon Environment team is delighted to be launching our new monthly podcast series on 11 October. You will be able to listen to our leading environmental lawyers and special guests discussing topical environmental law themes, including: Greenwashing Nature-based solutions Civil sanctions and Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental…