On 6 November 2025, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) published a second draft of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard (the Standard) Version 2.0 for public consultation, which marks the next step in the revision process...more
On 5 November 2025, the European Council (Council) agreed its position on amending the European Climate Law (EU Climate Law) to introduce a binding, intermediate 2040 climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas...more
Our EU Sustainability: State of Play series focuses on regulatory developments and policy initiatives emerging from Brussels. In this series, we explore EU sustainability frameworks and their intersection with other areas of...more
10/30/2025
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Sustainable Finance
The Commission has proposed new amendments to streamline EUDR obligations, while maintaining the application date for large and medium enterprises. ...more
The EU is refining its consumer protection landscape to regulate environmental claims and seeking to support informed, sustainable purchasing decisions....more
10/22/2025
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Regulatory Reform ,
Sustainability ,
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The EU’s circular economy framework is looking to reshape product policy to use resources productively, minimise waste, and position the EU as a leader in this area....more
Issuers and borrowers should consider implementation options and monitor market developments as the EU’s sustainable finance architecture continues to mature.
Our EU Sustainability: State of Play series focuses on regulatory...more
10/8/2025
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
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Popular ,
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Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sustainable Finance ,
Taxonomy
A new proposal could delay the EUDR implementation to 30 December 2026, as the Commission cites IT concerns....more
10/2/2025
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Our EU Sustainability: State of Play series focuses on regulatory developments and policy initiatives emerging from Brussels. In this series, we explore EU sustainability frameworks and their intersection with other areas of...more
10/1/2025
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Energy Policy ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
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European Commission ,
Green Deal ,
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Net Neutrality ,
Net Zero ,
Popular ,
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Sustainability
Singapore continues to expand its list of approved host countries, carbon crediting programs, and methodologies that meet the established criteria....more
EU competition law is evolving to balance innovation and sustainability with fair and open markets as clean tech becomes increasingly integral to the EU’s economic and climate goals....more
9/24/2025
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Clean Tech ,
Competition ,
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Member State ,
Merger Controls ,
Renewable Energy ,
State Aid ,
Sustainability
EU sustainability regulations flowing from the European Green Deal have played a key role in shaping the direction of international ESG frameworks....more
9/18/2025
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The proposals outline simplification “levers” to address sources of complexity in sustainability reporting under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive....more
8/13/2025
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Regulatory Oversight ,
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Sustainability
The government confirmed plans to expand the scope of the UK ETS to further align with the EU ETS, following discussion on potential reintegration....more
8/8/2025
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Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
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Emissions Trading System ,
Environmental Policies ,
EU ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Maritime Transport ,
UK ,
Waste Management
On 1 July 2025, the European Commission (Commission) released a call for evidence regarding the potential to extend the scope of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation (CBAM) to cover certain downstream...more
7/8/2025
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Climate Change ,
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EU ,
European Commission ,
Exports ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
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On 25 June 2025, the UK government launched three consultations as part of London Climate Action Week, which are intended to form key parts of the government’s programme to make the UK the “sustainable finance capital of the...more
6/27/2025
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Green Finance ,
Investment ,
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Regulatory Reform ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
UK
The announcement follows the EPP’s call not to further reinforce the existing EU anti-greenwashing framework, citing “overly complex” procedures in the proposal....more
The proposals are part of the broader “omnibus” initiative and would postpone due diligence obligations and introduce a “small mid-cap” category for in-scope companies....more
5/28/2025
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Compliance Dates ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Small Business ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability
The agreement promises to unlock market and investment opportunities and facilitate greater UK-EU collaboration....more
5/22/2025
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Clean Energy ,
Emissions Trading System ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
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Renewable Energy ,
UK
Singapore shows leadership in a diverse APAC market where the race is on to strengthen transparency in environmental claims and combat greenwashing....more
5/16/2025
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Australia ,
Climate Change ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Governance ,
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Hong Kong ,
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Japan ,
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Singapore ,
South Korea ,
Sustainability
The European Council has approved the Directive, which offers a temporary relief to companies facing requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD....more
5/5/2025
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Climate Change ,
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Corporate Social Responsibility ,
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Sustainability ,
Time Extensions
The updated guidance includes simplification measures allowing due diligence statements’ reuse, annual submission, and management by authorised representatives on behalf of companies....more
The European Council has approved the Directive, which offers a temporary relief to companies facing requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD....more
On 25 March 2025, the UK Home Office published its updated Transparency in Supply Chains (TISC): Statutory Guidance (the Guidance), which provides new and detailed recommendations to help organisations comply with Section 54...more
4/1/2025
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Due Diligence ,
Employee Training ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
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Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency ,
UK
The Commission’s proposal seeks to reshape EU Sustainability requirements by amending CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, and CBAM.
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (Commission) published its much-anticipated first...more
3/4/2025
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Carbon Emissions ,
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Taxonomy