April in review: EU pellets regulation, New York waste bill, Australian ocean plastic lawsuit In April, the EU Council and the European Parliament provisionally agreed on the first ever EU regulation tackling environmental pollution caused by plastic pellets. Meanwhile, the New York packaging waste bill moved forward in the legislative process as industry lobbyists raised …
PFAS-Free Revolution: How Consumer Demand Outpaces Regulation Only three labs in the country can rigorously test down to the part-per-trillion level and help … More brands validate PFAS-free claims with real, third party validated data. (Photo by DAVID PINTENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Forever chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, known …
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China issues directive to boost private sector role in green energy transition China issues directive to boost private sector role in green energy transition Latest move underscores China’s ongoing commitment to diversify investment sources, accelerate the energy transition and foster greater competition in the energy sector NEA director, Wang Hongzhi.Photo: NEA April 29, 2025 at …
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“Stop the Clock” Directive Grants Delays in Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence The European Council has approved the Directive, which offers a temporary relief to companies facing requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD. By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus On 14 April 2025, the European Council formally approved …
EU budget set for defence-related boost under new regulation* EU budget set for defence-related boost under new regulation* European Commission Press release Apr 22, 2025 Brussels New targeted amendments to existing EU funding programmes will support faster, more flexible and coordinated investments in Europe’s defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). Under a new Regulation to …
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With scarce regulation green fuels are still a pure cost issue in Singapore The Port of Singapore has introduced and tested green fuels bunkering. Two of the bunker majors in the port say the market is still very limited. April 10, 2025 at 03:06AM https://shippingwatch.com/car_carriers/article18013657.ece?utm_source=Feed&utm_medium=latest BY TOMAS KRISTIANSEN
EU Commission Asks EFRAG to Fast-track Development of Simplified CSRD Sustainability Reporting Standards The European Commission has tasked the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) with supporting its plan to significantly simplify the reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with a request to develop technical advice underlying the CSRD’s European Sustainability Reporting …
Travel leaders seek clarity on sustainability reporting after EC modifies directive A group of global industry leaders met members of the European Parliament this month to lobby for clarity on sustainability policies after the European Commission proposed significant changes to requirements under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) last month. The CSRD only came …
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Europe – Pay Transparency Directive: preparing for the great unknown? Over the last few months, we have done a lot of sessions with clients on the Pay Transparency Directive. Chief among the questions that inevitably comes up is implementation of the Directive in the different Member States. Clients wonder if and how they can prepare …
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EU Council delays CSRD and CSDDD sustainability reporting In a significant move aimed at easing the regulatory burden, EU member states in the European Council have greenlit the European Commission’s directive to postpone crucial sustainability reporting and due diligence mandates. According to ESG Today, this directive, known as the ‘stop-the-clock’, is a pivotal part of …
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Limits of Aligning Corporate Law With Environmental and Sustainability Regulation In the debate over introducing ideas from environmental and sustainability regulation to corporate law, one major issue has been largely missing: discounting frameworks. Discounting is important for evaluating the future benefits of investment today and is used by both social planners such as governments and …
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MASE, insediato il Tavolo Ecodesign: più sostenibilità senza frenare l’innovazione MASE, insediato il Tavolo Ecodesign: più sostenibilità senza frenare l’innovazione verdimrs@mase.gov.it Gio, 03/13/2025 – 17:41 Roma, 13 marzo – Si è insediato oggi presso il MASE il Tavolo Ecodesign, istituito nell’ambito della Strategia nazionale per l’economia circolare per rafforzare le politiche di progettazione sostenibile. Un passaggio …
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Regulation Round Up – February 2025 Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Key developments in February 2025: 28 February FCA Handbook Changes: The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published Handbook Notice 127, which sets out changes to the FCA Handbook made by the …
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR Background and important key facts about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation The EUs Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR for short) is intended to replace and repeal the current EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (European Parliament and Council Directive …
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The Ethical Challenge of AI: Balancing Privacy, Regulation, and Innovation The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with data privacy and regulation has emerged as a pivotal topic in the contemporary digital landscape. As AI technologies proliferate across various sectors globally, they bring about significant ethical challenges, particularly in safeguarding personal data. With regulations like the …
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