Carbon Taxes, Cap and Trade, and Tax Credits
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…
Navigating CBAM: Implications and Strategies for Global Supply Chains
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…
The EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive and Its Global Implications
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: Navigating the Future of Product Transparency
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…
Preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
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,…
CBAM Reporting for US Companies
The European Union (EU) has taken a bold step to help member states address climate change with a new carbon regulation called the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). While the…
Navigating the Legal and Financial Landscape of Sustainability
Voluntary environmental policies, regulations, roadmaps, acts, standards, laws, and directives for sustainability exist all over the world, although it is often confusing to clearly understand the differences and parallels in…
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