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…
In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has gained significant traction with investors who are interested in considering factors beyond financial performance. However, this trend has also faced…
Despite talk of delays, California’s SB 253 and SB 261 appear to be on track for implementation in 2025. Companies will need to collect their Scope 1 and Scope 2…
A carbon tax is levied on the carbon content of fossil fuels. The term can also refer to taxing other types of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as methane. A carbon…
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a carbon tariff on carbon intensive products, such as steel, cement and some electricity, imported to the European Union (EU). The goal is…
Single-use plastics have many negative impacts on the environment and human health. Plastic waste can degrade ecosystems and harm wildlife. Plastic pollution puts marine species at higher risk of ingesting…
Digital product passports (DPPs) are digital records containing detailed information about a product’s lifecycle, including origin, materials, manufacturing process, sustainability attributes, and end-of-life options. The data is stored in a…
On July 5, 2024, the European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was issued, requiring member states to incorporate it into their national laws by July 26, 2026,…
