In May, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry promulgated Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 7/2024 on Procedures for Issuing Recommendations for Import Permits of Ozone Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons, which became effective on the date of promulgation. This Regulation… Read More »Indonesia promulgates regulation on import of ODS and HFCs
Collaboration between Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups emerges as a powerful driver for sustainable development in an era where sustainability is not only a slogan but a requirement. There is growing pressure on the apparel sector, one of the biggest sources of… Read More »How startups and MSMEs can work together for sustainable development
Summary Under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have suggested new categories for financial products in an effort to combat greenwashing and provide investors with more information. In addition to improving consumer protection, the suggested categories “Sustainable” and “Transition” are… Read More »ESAs Propose New SFDR Categories to Combat Greenwashing and Enhance Investor Clarity
Chemicals that are organic and have a high vapour pressure at room temperature are known as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Accordingly, they evaporate quickly into the atmosphere. Paints, solvents, cleaning supplies, and air fresheners are just a few of the many goods that contain… Read More »Volatile Organic Compounds
To supplement the European Green Deal, leading business groupings have united to advocate for a new Industrial Deal. The needs to attain climate neutrality, improve industrial competitiveness, and safeguard Europe’s energy future are emphasized by this program. It appears in light of the lofty goals… Read More »Industry Leaders Urge Green Deal and Integrated Industrial Strategy to Protect Europe’s Future
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced one new REACH substances of very high concern (SVHC) that is possible to included to candidate list in June 27 2024 The 1 New Chemicals for a Total of 241 SVHC EU REACH Obligations The EU REACH regulation… Read More »ECHA Adds One Hazardous Chemical to SVHC List
The Government of Australia’s Treasury department announced today the release of its Sustainable Finance Roadmap, outlining its plans to develop and reform financial markets to support the mobilization of private capital needed to finance the transition to a net zero economy, with key priorities including… Read More »Australia Launches Plans for Mandatory Climate Reporting, Taxonomy, Sustainable Investment Labels
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has been the subject of a new assessment by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), the three main financial regulatory bodies in Europe. The ESAs have proposed a number of updates and changes to the SFDR, including the creation of… Read More »New Transition and Sustainability Categories for Financial Products Are Suggested by EU Regulators
The financial industry will be allowed to monitor itself, since the sector’s associations have made progress in creating and putting into effect self-regulatory measures, instead of the Swiss Federal Council enforcing regulations against greenwashing. The decision was made in response to a report published in… Read More »The Swiss Government Permits the Financial Sector to Self-regulate Greenwashing Prevention
On April 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government publicized Draft Decree Governing Direct Power Trading between Renewable Energy Power Producers and High-Volume Power Users (hereinafter referred to as “the Draft”). The Draft stipulates a mechanism for trading of electricity derived from renewable energy sources through dedicated… Read More »Vietnam unveils draft regulations on renewable energy trading
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