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• Draft proposals would allow one environmental management system per company instead of site level reporting• Industrial facilities may no longer need climate transformation plans or disclosure of hazardous chemical...
The European Commission’s proposal to reform the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) marks a decisive moment in Europe’s sustainable finance journey. By proposing to replace the existing Article 8 and...
• European Commission proposes major overhaul of the SFDR to reduce complexity and cut reporting costs across the financial sector.• New three-tier ESG product categorisation aims to improve clarity for...
Brussels Targets Airline Green Claims Twenty-one European airlines have agreed to overhaul their environmental marketing practices after EU consumer authorities found that many claims could mislead passengers about the climate...
Brussels Pushes Deep Decarbonization Across Europe The European Commission has allocated €2.9 billion ($3.1 billion) from the EU’s Innovation Fund to 61 large-scale net-zero technology projects across 18 countries, in...
The European Commission has committed €4 million ($4.3 million) to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) through the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation...
The European Commission has launched a public consultation and Call for Evidence to inform the development of its forthcoming Circular Economy Act, aiming to accelerate the EU’s shift away from...
• Confirms continued commitment to anti-greenwashing law after confusion over withdrawal• Microenterprise exemption remains the key sticking point• Final outcome hinges on Council clarity and political consensus The European Commission...
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the European Commission announced its decision to withdraw the Green Claims Directive, a critical component of the EU’s Green Deal policy designed to protect consumers...
The European Parliament has endorsed a major revision to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), exempting companies importing less than 50 metric tons of covered goods annually from the...
The European Commission has selected 15 renewable hydrogen production projects across five countries in the European Economic Area (EEA), unlocking €992 million in public funding through the Innovation Fund. This...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is pushing forward with critical reforms that will shape the future integrity of the European Green Bond market. The new Consultation Paper details...
The European Parliament has voted to adopt the European Commission’s “stop-the-clock” directive, delaying implementation timelines for key sustainability regulations: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due...
The European Commission has announced a plan to extend the compliance period for CO2 emissions targets from one year to three, giving automakers more time to meet stringent regulations and...
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation on its draft proposal to introduce the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). This voluntary initiative is designed to provide passengers with standardized...
The European Commission has approved a €682 million ($756.54 million) Belgian state aid package to support the growth of offshore wind energy. The funds will back the construction and operation...
Antoni Ballabriga, Global Head of Sustainability Intelligence & Advocacy at BBVA and member of the EU High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Scaling Up Sustainable Finance in Low and Middle-income Countries,...
Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European Commission and EU consumer authorities (Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation – CPC – Authorities) sent letters to 20 airlines identifying...
The Puglia Green Hydrogen Valley is part of the 33 projects included by the European Commission in Hy2Infra, the third Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support the...
The European Commission welcomes today’s adoption of strengthened rules on the use of fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS), which currently represent over 3 percent of the EU’s total...
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