European Council adopts regulation for sustainable end-of-life vehicle management

European Council adopts regulation for sustainable end-of-life vehicle management The new regulation mandates recycled plastic targets and an expanded vehicle scope, and aligns with the European Green Deal The European Council has adopted a position on the end-of-life vehicles (ELV) regulation, aiming to ensure that new vehicles are designed to support reuse, recycling and recovery. …

European Commission to Withdraw Anti-Greenwashing Regulation

European Commission to Withdraw Anti-Greenwashing Regulation The European Commission revealed on Friday that it plans to withdraw the Green Claims Directive just days prior to trilogue negotiations to finalize the proposed rules aimed at protecting consumers from greenwashing claims about the environmental attributes of products and services, following objections from lawmakers that brought its ability …

Direttiva Case Green: nuovi strumenti UE per i piani nazionali di ristrutturazione degli edifici

Direttiva Case Green: nuovi strumenti UE per i piani nazionali di ristrutturazione degli edifici 18/06/2025 – La Direttiva EPBD 2024, o Direttiva Case Green, è il quadro normativo europeo per migliorare la prestazione energetica degli edifici e raggiungere un parco edilizio a zero emissioni entro il 2050.   Approvata il 24 aprile 2024 e pubblicata in …

Is the EU Batteries Regulation Charging Up for Trouble?

Is the EU Batteries Regulation Charging Up for Trouble? Main takeaways The EU Batteries Regulation risks directly threatening product-design innovation, an area where Europe has always excelled Beyond the economic impact, the mandate for end-user removable batteries introduces substantial safety and environmental risks The push for battery removability may paradoxically increase waste from electronic devices …

Indonesia prepares draft regulation for geothermal direct use applications

Indonesia prepares draft regulation for geothermal direct use applications Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources  (MEMR) through the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) has started working on a draft regulation for direct use applications of geothermal resources. The Guidelines for Geothermal Management for Direct Utilization aims to promote geothermal …

Regulation sparks muted optimism for marine decarbonization

Regulation sparks muted optimism for marine decarbonization Fresh regulation has given a limited boost to maritime decarbonization as shipping grapples with high renewable fuel prices, and as key stakeholders seek ways to share the financial burden. In April, the International Maritime Organization voted for global greenhouse gas standards on marine energy in its pursuit of …

Cutting EU Regulation Is A Gift To China’s Carmakers

Cutting EU Regulation Is A Gift To China’s Carmakers Europe’s carmakers have a unique competitive advantage over their Chinese counterparts — yet the Omnibus proposals risk throwing it away Years were spent on agreeing rules to hold companies accountable for their environmental and social impacts, including the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the …

European firms reject CSRD threshold hike; favour automation over rollback

European firms reject CSRD threshold hike; favour automation over rollback Most European businesses have voiced opposition to the European Commission’s Omnibus proposals, which aim to ease the sustainability reporting obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), according to a new survey conducted by professional network #WeAreEurope in partnership with HEC Paris. According to ESG …

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 …