Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Policy & Standards ESMA proposes anti-greenwashing improvements to Sustainable Finance Framework Main suggestions include strengthening the EU Taxonomy, expanding ESG fund labelling and better defining transition investments. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Policy & Standards South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry. Melodie Michel 23 July 2024
Policy & Standards US government approves US$4.3bn in climate grants from Inflation Reduction Act The distribution of Inflation Reduction Act funds is a win for the EPA after Trump-era policies weakened its ability to act against climate change. Melodie Michel 22 July 2024
Policy & Standards Biden vs. Trump: Climate priorities and policy The outcome of this election is expected to shape the future of the energy transition. Olivia Peluso 18 July 2024
Policy & Standards How CSOs can leverage digital product passports to achieve circularity Certain industries in the EU will soon have to trace the lifecycle of their products. Olivia Peluso 18 July 2024
Policy & Standards California Governor proposes two-year delay for climate reporting Lawmakers now have until August to pass the amendment ā but its success is far from guaranteed. Melodie Michel 16 July 2024
Policy & Standards Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat The move comes amid record-high temperatures: Nearly half of the population of the contiguous United States was under extreme heat alerts this week. Olivia Peluso 10 July 2024
Energy Transition Study: California must totally retire heavy-duty trucks to meet 2045 carbon goals Heavy-duty vehicles alone contribute about 8% of the stateās total emissions, generating some 32 million tonnes of carbon annually. Olivia Peluso 09 July 2024
Policy & Standards German 2025 budget includes 'record investment' in renewables, says Scholz After intense negotiations and mounting pressure for spending cuts, Germany clinched a 2025 budget deal including ārecord investmentsā in renewable power and industrial decarbonisation. Olivia Peluso 05 July 2024