When France Goes Green
- By George Burn,
for Salans
By Gauthier Vannieuwenhuyse for Salans
Since 2002, France has been developing a well-thought-out national strategy on sustainable development that gathers the State, local representatives, eco-defending associations, private companies and civil society. In 2007, the “Grenelle de l’Environnement” project was launched in order to fight against climate changes by putting energy needs under control, protecting biodiversity and natural resources, creating a health-friendly environment, setting up sustainable production and consumption habits, and promoting ecological development strategies that foster both employment and competitiveness. It is a two-step program that, in 2009, led to the ad [...]
Legislation on waste disposal in Russia: some practical tips for contractors
- By George Burn,
for Salans
Post prepared by Karina Chichkanova (Partner, Head of Salans’ St. Petersburg Real Estate Group) and Galina Pashkovskaya (Associate)
In connection with the constantly increasing volume of construction in Russia, one of the main issues that developers and construction companies encounter is the problem of managing the waste that results from wrecking or construction works, as well as “abandoned” waste located at the land plot under development.
“Ownership of and responsibility for waste” provisions of Russian law and construction work contracts or waste removal and disposal contracts in Russia are very important and should not be ignored by the parties.
The key legal issue that arises [...]
