Environment Matters podcast

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Listen to Environment Matters, where our leading environmental law solicitors are joined by experts from across Burges Salmon and special guests to discuss a wide range of topical environmental issues, including greenwashing, nature-based solutions and Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental offences.

Episodes

  1. The path forward for transition plans

    07/10/2025

    The path forward for transition plans

    In this episode, Michael Barlow and Gabi Gershuny are joined by David Desforges, Counsel for independent Paris-based law firm Almain Avocats to explore the evolving regulatory transition plan requirements both in the UK and EU. We will delve into the complexities for companies, especially multinationals, as they navigate divergence between different jurisdictions and uncertainty in a shifting landscape.

    28 min
  2. Environmental Impact and Regulation of PFAS

    04/09/2025

    Environmental Impact and Regulation of PFAS

    In this episode Michael Barlow, Victoria Barnes, and Helena Sewell explore the environmental impact and regulation of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." They discuss the persistence of PFAS in the environment, their widespread use in various products, and the fragmented regulatory landscape in the UK. They also cover the implications for water quality, land contamination, and potential legal challenges related to PFAS.

    28 min
  3. Looking ahead to 2025

    01/30/2025

    Looking ahead to 2025

    Welcome to this special episode of our Environment Matters podcast, hosted by the Environment team at Burges Salmon.  In this episode, Michael Barlow, head of the Environment team, is joined by Victoria Barnes, and Helena Sewell, to discuss and their predictions for developments in environmental law in 2025. Key topics of discussion include changes to water sector regulation, circular economy developments, climate change liability and greenwashing.

    26 min
  4. The future of waste

    04/17/2024

    The future of waste

    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 upcoming sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate and other regulatory and enforcement changes in the waste sector.

    22 min
  5. Climate change and sustainability in supply chains

    02/14/2024

    Climate change and sustainability in supply chains

    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 and Pension Schemes ESG tool Climate change and sustainability clauses  Please click here to view an accessible version with subtitles. To view a transcript click here.

    17 min
  6. Environment Matters Special Edition: reflecting on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024

    01/10/2024

    Environment Matters Special Edition: reflecting on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024

    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: Changes to variable monetary penalties 10:49: Biodiversity net gain requirements  Predictions for 2024:  14:15: UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism 20:25: Environmental Permitting Regulations 22:45: Environmental civil sanctions 27:25: Climate litigation and greenwashing 34:55: Products and chemicals

    39 min
  7. How to prepare for changes to environmental enforcement: the introduction of Variable Monetary Penalties

    12/13/2023

    How to prepare for changes to environmental enforcement: the introduction of Variable Monetary Penalties

    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 environmental offences.

    26 min
  8. How to navigate natural capital opportunities

    11/07/2023

    How to navigate natural capital opportunities

    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 the natural capital market ahead.

    23 min
  9. How to avoid risks and protect your business from greenwashing

    10/11/2023

    How to avoid risks and protect your business from greenwashing

    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.

    27 min
  10. S1: Environment Matters podcast trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    S1: Environment Matters podcast trailer

    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 offences Released every second Wednesday of the month, each bite-size episode will be available via our website and your favourite streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple and Deezer. To stay up to date with our latest episodes, do not forget to subscribe.

    1 min

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