CSRD early disclosures reveal climate and workforce top priorities

CSRD early disclosures reveal climate and workforce top priorities New research from Datamaran has revealed how European companies are tackling the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with many still in the early stages of embedding data-led, strategic ESG reporting. The report, titled CSRD Reports Uncovered: Insights from a Detailed Analysis of 11,000+ IROs from …

PNRR: MASE, pronto il nuovo Regolamento per l’Elenco dei venditori di gas

PNRR: MASE, pronto il nuovo Regolamento per l’Elenco dei venditori di gas PNRR: MASE, pronto il nuovo Regolamento per l’Elenco dei venditori di gas IannilliGNN@ma… Mar, 05/20/2025 – 13:08 Il ministro Pichetto: “Un passo avanti in trasparenza e tutela dei consumatori” Roma, 20 maggio 2025 — Il Ministro dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica, Gilberto Pichetto, …

AI offers many industry advantages, but robust regulation is essential

AI offers many industry advantages, but robust regulation is essential As AI becomes increasingly present in trading automation, the industry is beginning to adapt to its rise and recognise the need for necessary guardrails and regulations to ensure responsible use.   Experts speaking at TradeTech Europe 2025 identified how AI is transforming execution workflows, and …

Live at Rethinking Materials: Future of Regulation in Europe’s Circular Economy

Live at Rethinking Materials: Future of Regulation in Europe’s Circular Economy Balancing Innovation, Compliance, and Market Realities in Sustainable Waste Management At a pivotal panel discussion moderated by Clare Shrewsbury, director of Insights and Innovation at WRAP UK, leaders from across Europe’s policy, business, and waste sectors tackled the evolving role of regulation in driving …

From regulation to acceleration

From regulation to acceleration According to KPMG’s latest Venture Pulse report, UK firms secured $5.5bn (£4.1bn) in venture capital investment in Q1 2025 alone – more than Germany and France combined. This achievement coincides with the EU’s landmark €1.3bn (£1.1bn) commitment to accelerate AI adoption and digital infrastructure. For capital markets firms operating across the …

Renewable energy must clean up community engagement act or face regulation

Renewable energy must clean up community engagement act or face regulation He said a major issue was that too many saw the energy industry as an amorphous block as the complex distinctions between its moving pieces and players, including wind, solar, hydro and battery assets, generators and developers, transmission, plus retailers, wholesalers, sub-contractors and government-owned …

‘Complete nonsense’ to choose between AI innovation and regulation, says U.K. lawmaker behind landmark AI safety bill

‘Complete nonsense’ to choose between AI innovation and regulation, says U.K. lawmaker behind landmark AI safety bill Warnings that Europe’s attempts to regulate AI will lead the continent to fall behind the rest of the world should be taken with a heavy pinch of salt, according to the lawmaker behind a landmark AI safety bill …

April in review: EU pellets regulation, New York waste bill, Australian ocean plastic lawsuit

April in review: EU pellets regulation, New York waste bill, Australian ocean plastic lawsuit In April, the EU Council and the European Parliament provisionally agreed on the first ever EU regulation tackling environmental pollution caused by plastic pellets. Meanwhile, the New York packaging waste bill moved forward in the legislative process as industry lobbyists raised …

PFAS-Free Revolution: How Consumer Demand Outpaces Regulation

PFAS-Free Revolution: How Consumer Demand Outpaces Regulation Only three labs in the country can rigorously test down to the part-per-trillion level and help … More brands validate PFAS-free claims with real, third party validated data. (Photo by DAVID PINTENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Forever chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, known …

China issues directive to boost private sector role in green energy transition

China issues directive to boost private sector role in green energy transition China issues directive to boost private sector role in green energy transition Latest move underscores China’s ongoing commitment to diversify investment sources, accelerate the energy transition and foster greater competition in the energy sector NEA director, Wang Hongzhi.Photo: NEA April 29, 2025 at …

“Stop the Clock” Directive Grants Delays in Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence

“Stop the Clock” Directive Grants Delays in Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence The European Council has approved the Directive, which offers a temporary relief to companies facing requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD. By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus On 14 April 2025, the European Council formally approved …

EU budget set for defence-related boost under new regulation*

EU budget set for defence-related boost under new regulation* EU budget set for defence-related boost under new regulation* European Commission Press release Apr 22, 2025 Brussels New targeted amendments to existing EU funding programmes will support faster, more flexible and coordinated investments in Europe’s defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). Under a new Regulation to …

With scarce regulation green fuels are still a pure cost issue in Singapore

With scarce regulation green fuels are still a pure cost issue in Singapore The Port of Singapore has introduced and tested green fuels bunkering. Two of the bunker majors in the port say the market is still very limited. April 10, 2025 at 03:06AM https://shippingwatch.com/car_carriers/article18013657.ece?utm_source=Feed&utm_medium=latest BY TOMAS KRISTIANSEN

EU Commission Asks EFRAG to Fast-track Development of Simplified CSRD Sustainability Reporting Standards

EU Commission Asks EFRAG to Fast-track Development of Simplified CSRD Sustainability Reporting Standards The European Commission has tasked the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) with supporting its plan to significantly simplify the reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with a request to develop technical advice underlying the CSRD’s European Sustainability Reporting …

Travel leaders seek clarity on sustainability reporting after EC modifies directive

Travel leaders seek clarity on sustainability reporting after EC modifies directive A group of global industry leaders met members of the European Parliament this month to lobby for clarity on sustainability policies after the European Commission proposed significant changes to requirements under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) last month. The CSRD only came …