Limits of Aligning Corporate Law With Environmental and Sustainability Regulation

Limits of Aligning Corporate Law With Environmental and Sustainability Regulation In the debate over introducing ideas from environmental and sustainability regulation to corporate law, one major issue has been largely missing: discounting frameworks. Discounting is important for evaluating the future benefits of investment today and is used by both social planners such as governments and …

MASE, insediato il Tavolo Ecodesign: più sostenibilità senza frenare l’innovazione

MASE, insediato il Tavolo Ecodesign: più sostenibilità senza frenare l’innovazione MASE, insediato il Tavolo Ecodesign: più sostenibilità senza frenare l’innovazione verdimrs@mase.gov.it Gio, 03/13/2025 – 17:41 Roma, 13 marzo – Si è insediato oggi presso il MASE il Tavolo Ecodesign, istituito nell’ambito della Strategia nazionale per l’economia circolare per rafforzare le politiche di progettazione sostenibile. Un passaggio …

Regulation Round Up – February 2025

Regulation Round Up – February 2025 Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Key developments in February 2025: 28 February FCA Handbook Changes: The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published Handbook Notice 127, which sets out changes to the FCA Handbook made by the …

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR Background and important key facts about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR for short) is intended to replace and repeal the current EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (European Parliament and Council Directive …

The Ethical Challenge of AI: Balancing Privacy, Regulation, and Innovation

The Ethical Challenge of AI: Balancing Privacy, Regulation, and Innovation The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with data privacy and regulation has emerged as a pivotal topic in the contemporary digital landscape. As AI technologies proliferate across various sectors globally, they bring about significant ethical challenges, particularly in safeguarding personal data. With regulations like the  …

Carbon removal sector urges EU to not limit use of credits in Green Claims Directive

Carbon removal sector urges EU to not limit use of credits in Green Claims Directive Carbon removal sector urges EU to not limit use of credits in Green Claims Directive Published 16:28 on March 6, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:30 on March 6, 2025  / Rebecca Gualandi /  Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Paris Article 6, …

Nigeria: Govt Launches Regulation to Recycle End-of-Life, Old Vehicles

Nigeria: Govt Launches Regulation to Recycle End-of-Life, Old Vehicles The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to implementing the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation. This aims to protect the environment and transform waste into economic opportunities. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, made this known at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by …

Physical buttons could make a comeback thanks to a new safety regulation

Physical buttons could make a comeback thanks to a new safety regulation Over the past decade, automakers have increasingly replaced physical buttons and dials with sleek, minimalist touchscreens. From adjusting the climate control to activating windshield wipers, drivers of modern vehicles often have to navigate digital menus instead of simply pressing a button. While this …

Making green regulation a commercial viability

Making green regulation a commercial viability This week, SMMT published its latest UK market figures for new light commercial vehicles which show a mixed picture in February, with fewer than 14,500 registered, down -19.3% on the same month last year. It is the third consecutive monthly decline and the lowest February total since 2020. There …

European Commission proposes significant CSRD exemptions and delaying requirements until 2028

European Commission proposes significant CSRD exemptions and delaying requirements until 2028 On 26 February 2025, the European Commission adopted a new package of proposals, aimed at simplifying EU regulations, boosting competitiveness and unlocking additional investment capacity. It described this move as ‘a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU …

EU, US industry discuss methane regulation

EU, US industry discuss methane regulation EU, US industry discuss methane regulation Brussels, 4 March (Argus) — EU officials today held technical talks with US firms to discuss the former’s 2024 Methane Emissions Regulation (MER), to support "mutual understanding" on implementation, European Commission officials said. Commission officials added that there are no negotiations with the …

What the EU sustainability Omnibus means for CSRD and ESG reporting in 2025

What the EU sustainability Omnibus means for CSRD and ESG reporting in 2025 The European Union’s move to revise its sustainability reporting rules, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), is generating considerable attention across the corporate landscape. However, many businesses across Europe have already begun preparing for their ESG reporting obligations. The potential revisions …

European regulation strangulation, part 2

European regulation strangulation, part 2 America innovates, China replicates and Europe regulates I often find the maze of European regulations hard to follow and track. It’s ok if you’re tracking one – like that Payment Service Directives and Regulations – but when you’re trying to track many, it’s an ever changing cauldron. Right now, I’m …

CSRD Slashed: EU’s Corporate Sustainability Regulations Significantly Reduced

CSRD Slashed: EU’s Corporate Sustainability Regulations Significantly Reduced On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (the “Commission”) adopted a new package of proposals to simplify the regulations on sustainability. Their aim is to combine the competitiveness and climate goals of the European Union, which we reported on here, as part of their aim for a “simpler and faster” Europe. …

EU to Exempt 80% of Companies from CSRD Sustainability Reporting Requirement

EU to Exempt 80% of Companies from CSRD Sustainability Reporting Requirement The European Commission announced today the release of its first “Omnibus” package, containing a series of proposals to reduce sustainability reporting requirements for companies, including plans to remove 80% of companies from the scope of its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and limiting the sustainability …