The European Council stated that member states have approved standards for a new “Ecodesign” framework, which would define sustainability requirements for almost all items marketed in the EU. Additionally, the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear will no longer be permitted. The declaration by the… Read More »EU Approves New Regulations on Product Sustainability and Prohibits Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has published a package of consultations on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, to further limit carbon emissions. More details on intentions to include the waste incineration and electricity from waste industries in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Increasing… Read More »UK Suggests Adding Waste Sectors and Greenhouse Gas Removal to the Emissions Trading Scheme

The United Kingdom government declared that it has verified its intention to require a minimum of 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country’s jet fuel blend by 2030. Emissions from the aviation sector are mostly caused by fuel. SAF is considered one of the… Read More »UK will mandate 10% of jet fuel mix to be sustainable aviation fuel by 2030

On April 18, 2024, the House of Representative introduced a Congressional Bill H.R.8074(IH) – Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024 which aims to phase out all non-essential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in 10-year period. As defined under the Bill, PFAS… Read More »US to Phase Out All Non-Essential Uses of PFAS in 10 Years

The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority of the UK government announced the beginning of a new round of consultations. The proposals center on integrating greenhouse gas removals into the ETS and extending the carbon pricing system of the ETS to new industries, such as waste… Read More »UK Offers Carbon Removals and the Expansion of the Emissions Trading Scheme to New Sectors

Proposals have been made by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to facilitate the disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information by listed firms and their value chain partners. Only value chain participants that together account for two percent or more of… Read More »SEBI suggests measures to facilitate listed businesses’ ESG disclosures