Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, India, etc. | 19 Dec 2023
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impose a levy on carbon-intensive imports, following the regime recently introduced in the EU.
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.
Lexology PRO | Australia, Brazil, European Union, etc. | 5 Dec 2023
Deutsche Bank, PwC and Unilever are among over 140 companies who have called for wider adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability reporting framework.
Lexology PRO | Global, United Arab Emirates | 4 Dec 2023
Global businesses and multilateral organisations will team up to reform climate finance as part of a new initiative launched at the COP28 summit on 4 December 2023.
Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, United Arab Emirates, etc. | 28 Nov 2023
Revelations appear to indicate conflicts of interest and competing agendas, while confirming focal points of key climate summit.
Lexology PRO | China, European Union, Global, etc. | 17 Nov 2023
Companies based in or importing into the EU will be required to limit and report methane emissions, beginning in 2025.
Lexology PRO | Brazil, European Union, United Kingdom, etc. | 13 Nov 2023
As the demand for AI technology rises along with energy needs, companies must consider emissions reporting requirements and may look to innovative nuclear solutions to power AI into the future.
Lexology PRO | China, European Union, France, etc. | 9 Nov 2023
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Lexology PRO | USA | 8 Nov 2023
The United States’ three federal banking regulators have finalised joint “risk-based” principles for a climate management framework, but Republicans have argued that it distracts attention to other emerging risks and banking impoverished communities.