A comprehensive framework for evaluating and managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in the mineral and metal supply chain, Responsible Mineraland Metal Criteria Guide Version 3.0 (RRA 3.0) was produced by The Copper Mark and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). RRA 3.0 is a… Read More »RMI and The Copper Mark Release Responsible Mineral and Metal Criteria Guide Version 3.0
On September 21, 2023, India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) announced the ‘Framework for generation of EPR Certificate under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022‘. Under the 2022 rules, producers are required to fulfil their extended producer responsibility (EPR) by purchasing EPR certificates from registered recyclers. Precious… Read More »India Releases EPR Certificate Framework in Compliance with E-wasteRegulations
Introduction According to a recent declaration made by Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and Ministry of Finance, public corporations in Brazil will be forced to publish annual sustainability and climate-related disclosures beginning in the year 2026. This mandate will take effect immediately. According to… Read More »Brazil Will Start Demanding Sustainability Reports from 2026
By outlawing specific products and encouraging sustainable alternatives, British Columbia’s Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation seeks to lessen the environmental effect of single-use and plastic items. The Regulation imposes a number of restrictions and regulations, which become operative six months after publication, such as:1.… Read More »British Columbia Introduces Comprehensive Regulations to Curb Single-Use and Plastic Waste
The predecessor of MyEHS, Malaysia’s Environmentally Hazardous Substances Notification and Registration (EHSNR), began in 2009. EHSNR defined EHS as “substances that fall into hazard classifications according to the GHS classification or are on internationally agreed lists of prohibited substances,” covering many substances not regulated by… Read More »Malaysia revises its import and manufacturing registration system for environmentally hazardous substances.
The UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) announced the release of the final version of the TPT Disclosure Framework, aimed at providing a “gold standard” for companies to develop and report on their climate transition plans. The introduction of the new disclosure framework comes at a… Read More »TPT Launches “Gold Standard” Framework for Climate Transition Plan Disclosure
What is the SFDR? The Sustainable Finance Disclosure regulation (SFDR) calls for mandatory environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure from asset managers and other players in the financial markets. The core elements of the law are scheduled to go into effect on March 10, 2021.… Read More »Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
Introduction WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. In the European Union, the WEEE directive was voted on July 4th, 2012. It is the Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment.… Read More »EU WEEE Directive-
The Draft Circular on Technical Regulations for Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Greenhouse Gas Inventory in the Industry and Trade Sectors was published by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT) on September 6, 2023, and a public… Read More »Vietnam publishes draft circular on guidance for GHG inventory and emission reduction for industrial sector
Introduction:The chemical industry plays a crucial role in India’s economic growth. However, it is essential to ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals to protect both human health and the environment. To address these concerns, the Indian government has been actively updating the… Read More »Latest Update on Indian Chemical Rules:Boosting Safety and Sustainability
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