Category: Regulators
UK Could Raise £2 Billion Annually by Introducing a Tax on Heavy Polluting SUVs,...
A new report suggests the UK Treasury could generate approximately £2 billion per year by reforming vehicle tax to target heavy, p...
Accor Transforms CSRD Compliance into a Competitive Edge for Sustainable Hospita...
Hospitality giant Accor is leveraging the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) not just for compliance, but as...
EU's Landmark Deforestation Law Stalled by Widespread Technical Failures
The European Union's flagship deforestation regulation faces an embarrassing delay as a critical IT system, the Due Diligence syst...
Ireland Faces Pressure to Meet Strict EU Air Quality Targets by 2030
Ireland is under pressure to strengthen its air quality measures, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warning that curr...
China Targets 2035 Emissions Cuts Amid Criticism of US Climate Retreat
China has pledged to cut emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035 while criticising the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement....
Federal Judge Upholds Termination of $1 Billion Particle Physics Grant
A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge from several US states seeking to reverse the termination of a $1 billion grant fo...
Mounting ESG Scrutiny Forces Luxury Brands to Prioritise Verifiable Sustainabili...
Luxury fashion brands face increasing ESG scrutiny over supply chain transparency, carbon emissions, and labour practices, with ne...
Texas Launches Formal Inquiry into Proxy Advisors Glass Lewis and ISS Over ESG G...
Texas has launched an inquiry into major proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis and ISS, examining whether their corporate voting guidel...
Alberta Carbon Tax Reforms Allow Companies to Fund Own Emissions Reduction Proje...
Alberta's government has introduced changes to its carbon tax system, allowing major industrial emitters greater flexibility to in...
Cyprus Shipping Sector Voices Alarm Over Proposed Clean Fuel Legislation
The Cyprus shipping industry has raised significant concerns about the practicality and economic impact of a proposed bill mandati...
US Court Orders SEC to Clarify Fate of Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules
A US court of appeals has issued a mandate to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requiring the agency to either vigorou...
Spain Mandates Strict Carbon Reporting for Businesses in Climate Crackdown
Spain introduces mandatory carbon reporting for all large companies and financial institutions, a landmark move to enhance corpora...
EPA Proposes Ending Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting for Oil and Gas Sector
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed terminating its greenhouse gas reporting programme for the oil and gas s...
Canadian Regulators Launch First Greenwashing Enforcement Against Toronto Fund M...
Canadian regulators have taken their first enforcement action for greenwashing against a Toronto-based fund manager, marking a sig...
Austria Loses Landmark Legal Challenge Against EU’s Green Energy Rules
Austria fails in legal bid to have nuclear and gas energy excluded from the EU's green taxonomy rules, with the European Court of ...
Trump's Climate Lawsuit Strategy Could Unearth Coal Industry Secrets
A reported plan by the Trump campaign to leverage state-led lawsuits against climate mandates could inadvertently force the disclo...
France Introduces Pioneering Eco-Score System to Measure Fashion Environmental I...
France launches a ground-breaking mandatory eco-score system for fashion items, rating clothing and footwear based on comprehensiv...
EU Delays Sustainability Reporting Deadlines to Allow Companies More Preparation...
The European Union has postponed implementation deadlines for corporate sustainability reporting standards, giving businesses addi...
Carbon Tax Discounts Designed to Accelerate Net Zero Transition, Not Support Ong...
The National Climate Change Secretariat clarifies that carbon tax discounts for emissions-intensive firms aim to support decarboni...
EU Truck Manufacturers Prioritise Diesel Efficiency Over Electric Transition to ...
Major European truck manufacturers are focusing on incremental diesel engine improvements rather than rapid electrification to mee...
Ontario Fuel Prices Defy Expectations With Increase Despite Carbon Tax Removal
Ontario drivers are experiencing rising gasoline prices despite the provincial government's repeal of the carbon tax, with market ...
