The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a draft update to its Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, proposing: · Inclusion of Transition Activities: Expanding beyond green categories to cover carbon-intensive sectors (e.g., energy, manufacturing) on a “time-bound decarbonization journey” toward net zero by 2050. Sunset dates… Read More »Hong Kong Looks to Extend Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to Transition Sectors
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in India recently announced the revocation of three Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and the extension of implementation timelines for two others. Revoked QCOs These QCOs, which had required BIS certification for the import, manufacture, and sale of… Read More »India Updates Quality Control Order: Three Revoked, Two Deferred
Denmark has announced plans to raise up to DKK 10 billion (USD 1.6 billion) through its first sovereign green bond, set to be the first issued under the European Green Bond (EuGB) standard. The EuGB regulation, adopted in November 2023 and effective from December 2024,… Read More »Denmark to Launch Its First Sovereign Green Bond Aligned with EuGB “Gold Standard”
France was referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) by the European Commission on July 17, 2025.One In addition to bringing France’s Triman recycling signage system, which has been in place since 2015, under judicial scrutiny, this action brought attention to… Read More »France is being challenged by the European Commission in the CJEU over mandatory Triman signage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced a landmark partnership to unify global standards for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Under the agreement, ISO and GHG Protocol will: Harmonize existing standards, including the ISO 1406X… Read More »Unified Framework: ISO and GHG Protocol Standardize Emissions Accounting
On August 20, 2025, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center issued a Work Notice on applying for an extension of chemical substance identification information disclosure. Registration certificate holders seeking an extension must submit supporting documents to the competent authority by September 15, 2025. To… Read More »Guidelines for Requesting an Extension on Chemical Substance Identification Disclosure
On May 13, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA) released a draft implementing regulation for the Chemical Management Law (Brazil REACH), intended to operationalize Law No. 15,022 of November 13, 2024. The proposal establishes a National Inventory of Chemical Substances to… Read More »Brazil Publishes Draft Proposal for REACH Implementation
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released a draft Power Sector Net-Zero Standard to guide companies in setting near- and long-term climate targets, with the aim of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The standard is open for public consultation until November… Read More »SBTi Releases Draft Net-Zero Standard for the Power Sector
At the end of July, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized an interim “Delay Rule” that postpones compliance deadlines for the 2024 methane standards covering oil and gas facilities. The rule pushes back requirements for leak detection, equipment controls, and state implementation plans by up to… Read More »EPA’s Methane Rule Delay Poses Risks to Climate and Public Health
On July 28, 2025, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that four industrial chemicals have been officially added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The inclusion, made under Section 82 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, follows the expiry of the… Read More »Australia Updates AIIC with Four Newly Added Industrial Chemicals
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