EU Commission Asks EFRAG to Fast-track Development of Simplified CSRD Sustainability Reporting Standards

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

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 …

Europe – Pay Transparency Directive: preparing for the great unknown?

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 …

EU Council delays CSRD and CSDDD sustainability reporting

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 …

Limits of Aligning Corporate Law With Environmental and Sustainability Regulation

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 …

MASE, insediato il Tavolo Ecodesign: più sostenibilità senza frenare l’innovazione

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 …

Regulation Round Up – February 2025

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 The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR Background and important key facts about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation The EU’s 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 …

The Ethical Challenge of AI: Balancing Privacy, Regulation, and Innovation

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  …

Carbon removal sector urges EU to not limit use of credits in Green Claims Directive

Carbon removal sector urges EU to not limit use of credits in Green Claims Directive Carbon removal sector urges EU to not limit use of credits in Green Claims Directive Published 16:28 on March 6, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:30 on March 6, 2025  / Rebecca Gualandi /  Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Paris Article 6, …

Nigeria: Govt Launches Regulation to Recycle End-of-Life, Old Vehicles

Nigeria: Govt Launches Regulation to Recycle End-of-Life, Old Vehicles The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to implementing the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation. This aims to protect the environment and transform waste into economic opportunities. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, made this known at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by …

Physical buttons could make a comeback thanks to a new safety regulation

Physical buttons could make a comeback thanks to a new safety regulation Over the past decade, automakers have increasingly replaced physical buttons and dials with sleek, minimalist touchscreens. From adjusting the climate control to activating windshield wipers, drivers of modern vehicles often have to navigate digital menus instead of simply pressing a button. While this …

Making green regulation a commercial viability

Making green regulation a commercial viability This week, SMMT published its latest UK market figures for new light commercial vehicles which show a mixed picture in February, with fewer than 14,500 registered, down -19.3% on the same month last year. It is the third consecutive monthly decline and the lowest February total since 2020. There …

European Commission proposes significant CSRD exemptions and delaying requirements until 2028

European Commission proposes significant CSRD exemptions and delaying requirements until 2028 On 26 February 2025, the European Commission adopted a new package of proposals, aimed at simplifying EU regulations, boosting competitiveness and unlocking additional investment capacity. It described this move as ‘a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU …

EU, US industry discuss methane regulation

EU, US industry discuss methane regulation EU, US industry discuss methane regulation Brussels, 4 March (Argus) — EU officials today held technical talks with US firms to discuss the former’s 2024 Methane Emissions Regulation (MER), to support "mutual understanding" on implementation, European Commission officials said. Commission officials added that there are no negotiations with the …