Lexology PRO | China, European Union | 6 Feb 2024
New rules to bolster the integrity of China’s ETS, instituting stricter penalties for falsifying emissions data, have been published as regulators prepare to expand the system to more sectors.
Latham & Watkins LLP | Singapore | 17 Jan 2024
On 19 December 2023, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore published the…
DLA Piper | USA | 20 Dec 2023
On December 4, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced proposed guidance for the listing of voluntary carbon credit…
Lexology PRO | Canada, European Union, USA | 15 Dec 2023
Canada will create an emissions cap-and-trade system to limit emissions from the oil and gas sector, but could allow companies to pay into a fund or buy carbon credits if they breach limits.
Lexology PRO | Brazil, Canada, China, etc. | 14 Dec 2023
Businesses can expect continued pressure to commit to net zero emissions and new regulations on carbon pricing after countries agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels.
Sidley Austin LLP | USA | 11 Dec 2023
On December 4, 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved Voluntary Carbon Market Proposed Guidance (the Proposed Guidance)1 and…
Lexology PRO | Canada, China, European Union, etc. | 8 Dec 2023
The US announces methane reduction rules, Canada releases plans for an emissions trading system, and Singapore publishes a sustainable finance taxonomy – plus other key updates.
K&L Gates LLP | USA | 5 Dec 2023
On 4 December 2023, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed guidance on the listing of voluntary carbon credit (VCC) derivative…
Lexology PRO | Australia, Brazil, Canada, etc. | 24 Nov 2023
Businesses are preparing while governments race to respond to the EU’s framework for carbon charges on imports.
HFW | Singapore | 17 Nov 2023
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment has issued amending regulations, to implement changes contemplated under the Carbon Pricing…