Category: Regulators
Texas House Rejects Proposal to Ban Future Carbon Tax
he Texas House has rejected a resolution that would have permanently banned carbon taxes, preserving future climate policy options...
Global Banking Regulators Strengthen Climate Risk Focus, U.S. Diverges
Global banking regulators, led by the Basel Committee, are prioritizing climate-related financial risks despite U.S. resistance. T...
SBTi Revision Tightens Rules for Corporate Net-Zero Targets
The revised Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard introduces a contextual approach to climate target...
Trump Backs 24-State Lawsuit Against NY, Vermont Over Climate Liability Laws
The U.S. Justice Department and 24 Republican-led states have sued New York and Vermont over climate Superfund laws holding fossil...
Businesses Urge UK–EU Carbon Market Link Ahead of May 2025 Summit
Over 50 companies are urging the UK and EU to reconnect their carbon markets ahead of a May 2025 summit. Linking the Emissions Tra...
EU to Finalize Sustainability Reporting Rule Revisions by October 2025
The EU is revising its sustainability reporting standards under CSRD and CS3D, with final recommendations expected by October 2025...
Trump’s Support for Seabed Mining Draws EU Criticism
U.S. President Donald Trump’s order permitting deep-sea mining by American companies in international waters has received global c...
EU Plans Ban on Carbon Fibre by 2029, Citing Health and Environmental Risks
The European Union plans to ban carbon fibre by 2029 due to environmental and health concerns, targeting its widespread use in ele...
Capitalizing on Sustainability: Singapore's Legal Market Poised for Explosive Gr...
Singapore's legal industry is set to grow significantly due to the rising demand for sustainability services. Key drivers include ...
Shape the Future of Net-Zero: SBTi Opens Public Consultation
A new proposal requiring companies to transition to low-carbon electricity by 2040 has been introduced, along with an updated draf...
ESG Paradox: Billions Flow to Fossil Fuels from European 'Sustainable' Funds
Recent research by NGOs Urgewald and Facing Finance reveals that thousands of European ESG funds are misused for fossil fuel inves...
Active Super's $10.5M Greenwashing Fine Shocks Industry
Active Super, an Australian pension fund, has been fined $10.5 million for misleading investors about its ESG and sustainable inve...
RCI Study Analyzes LCA and Carbon Footprint Standards in Industry
The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has released a study analyzing inconsistencies in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies ...
UK Introduces Mandatory Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
UK Introduces Mandatory Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
