The New Zealand Government has announced a regulated Rural Recycling Scheme for farm plastics, which will come into effect on March 1, 2027, replacing existing voluntary recycling initiatives.  Established under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, the scheme will introduce a mandatory producer responsibility and take-back… Read More »New Zealand to Launch Rural Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme in March 2027

Germany has announced a clear roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels by 2045, extending its climate-neutrality ambitions into an explicit fossil-fuel phaseout across power, transport, heating and industry.  🔹 80% renewable electricity by 2030 Renewables currently account for around 55% of Germany’s gross electricity consumption,… Read More »Germany Targets 2045 to Phase Out Fossil Fuels 

EFRAG welcomes the European Commission’s adoption of both standards, marking an important step towards a more proportionate and practical sustainability reporting framework in Europe.  The revised ESRS and Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard (VS) are now available in an interactive format through the EFRAG Knowledge Hub,… Read More »European Commission Adopts Revised ESRS and Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard 

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Malaysia published two guidelines on 7 August 2026 under the Occupational Safety and Health (Plant Requiring Certificate of Fitness) Regulations 2024:  Guidelines on Conditions of Pressure Vessels under the Second Schedule of the Occupational Safety and Health… Read More »Malaysia Issues New Guidelines for Certificates of Fitness for Pressure Vessels and Steam Boilers

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released the Exposure Draft (ESRS-40a ED), introducing proposed sustainability reporting standards specifically for non-EU companies that fall within the scope of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The draft establishes a dedicated reporting framework for third-country… Read More »EFRAG Unveils Proposed CSRD Reporting Standards for Non-EU Businesses 

The European Commission has proposed new disclosure rules for data centres with at least 500 kW of capacity, requiring operators to report how efficiently their facilities use energy and water.  The proposal comes as Europe prepares for rapid growth in AI and digital infrastructure.  🔹… Read More »EU Plans New Energy and Water Efficiency Labels for Data Centres

Environmental Law Enforcement in the Philippines  The Philippines is one of the world’s most biodiverse nations, with vast forests, coastal ecosystems, inland waters, and protected areas that support both ecological balance and the livelihoods of millions. However, these natural resources continue to face serious threats… Read More »Philippines Implements the Environment and Natural Resources Law Enforcement Manual of Operations (ELEMO) 

In August, 2026, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a directive under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, requiring covered entities—including producers, importers, brand owners, manufacturers, sellers, and plastic waste processors—to register on the Common EPR Portal and comply with the portal’s annual reporting… Read More »CPCB Urges Companies Covered Under Plastic Waste Management Rules to Register on the Common EPR Portal 

The European Commission has proposed a new regulation aimed at simplifying and modernizing public procurement rules across the EU while strengthening the integration of strategic policy priorities, including environmental, climate, social, and innovation objectives.  Under the proposed regulation, public buyers would be expected to look… Read More »EU to Bring Sustainability Criteria into €2.5 Trillion Public Procurement

The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position on proposed changes to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), supporting a significant expansion of the products covered by the carbon import levy and introducing additional measures to prevent circumvention.  The position was approved by 464… Read More »EU Parliament Moves to Broaden CBAM Scope and Strengthen Carbon Import Rules