Europe’s climate is changing fast, bringing extreme weather that poses significant risks to the region’s economy, environment, and health. With the continent warming at twice the global average since 1980,...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken another significant step towards sustainability by issuing a new EUR 5 billion Climate Awareness Euro Area Reference Note (EARN). This 10-year bond, due...
The European Commission’s REPowerEU Plan, launched in May 2022, aims to transform Europe’s energy landscape by reducing reliance on Russian fossil fuels and boosting renewable energy production. This strategic move...
The European Commission has released detailed guidelines on the implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The CSRD, introduced through Directive (EU) 2022/2464, aims to enhance transparency and...
The EU has introduced a comprehensive law aimed at enhancing the sustainability of products in the market. The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation expands on the existing Ecodesign Directive,...
The European Commission has announced a record €7 billion investment in sustainable, safe, and smart transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This marks the largest call under the...
EU Imposes Provisional Duties on Chinese BEVs The European Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on battery electric vehicle (BEV) imports from China, nine months after initiating an anti-subsidy investigation....
Key Impact Points: The European Commission has approved a €3 billion Swedish scheme to support carbon capture and storage (CCS) aimed at reducing biogenic CO2 emissions. This initiative aligns with...
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its second set of climate-related financial disclosures, which provides information on the carbon footprint of its portfolios and their exposure to climate risks,...