Despite the rolling back of environmental policies due to President Trump’s political agenda, some states are moving forward on addressing climate change issues. As of April 10, several US states…
To reduce the administrative burden from its Green Deal laws, the European Commission (EC) introduced its first Omnibus Simplification Package on February 26, 2025. A key part of this package…
Even as the Trump administration rolls back the environmental protections that the Biden administration had implemented, it is important for companies to recognize and acknowledge the impact that the changes…
President Trump signed a number of executive orders on January 20 changing course on federal climate policy including withdrawing the US, again, from the Paris Agreement, declaring a national “energy…
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its accompanying European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) represent a significant shift in sustainability reporting, demanding greater transparency and comparability. The frameworks provide a…
The Trump administration has issued a number of executive orders on energy and the environment, acting on his campaign pledges to reprioritize federal policy in those areas. The orders included…
With new climate forecast data predicting 2024 to be the hottest year on record, increased extreme weather expected to cost billions in damages, and a complex geopolitical context, this year’s…
A growing number of states are implementing climate disclosure regulations due to investor demands, climate change mitigation, regulatory factors, and public pressure. Investors are increasingly requesting access to information about…
With the first reporting deadline for the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) less than 6 months away, companies should be preparing for compliance. The directive is intended to…
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a new trade policy designed to prevent “carbon leakage.” This occurs when companies relocate their operations to countries with less stringent…
