Sustainability
Decarbonization, circular economy, and supply chain due diligence
German Agency Analyzes EU ETS 2 MSR Reform
Germany's UBA compared seven reform options for the EU ETS 2 Market Stability Reserve: looser release means lower prices but higher cumulative emissions.
Türkiye Publishes ETS Regulation
Turkiye published its ETS regulation in Official Gazette No. 33353 on August 27, 2026, effective at once: MRV procedures, auctions and TURKAK verifiers.
Delaware Requires 100% Power Self-Supply for DCs
Delaware's HB233 and HB445 make large energy users pay new transmission and distribution costs and secure generation equal to 100% of annual consumption.
EU Taxonomy Regulation Practical Guide: 4 Criteria, 6 Objectives, and Disclosure Obligations
EU Taxonomy (Regulation 2020/852) in practice: the four eligibility criteria, six environmental objectives, turnover/CapEx/OpEx disclosure and delegated acts.
EU Battery Regulation: PCF Reporting Practice
Battery carbon footprint declaration under Regulation 2023/1542 Article 7: the February 2027 Battery Passport duty and links to ISO 14067, PEFCR and Scope 3.
U.S. SEC: Full Rescission of Climate Disclosure Rule Proposed
The SEC proposed on May 29, 2026 to rescind the March 2024 climate disclosure rule covering GHG emissions, climate risk and severe-weather effects.
CBAM Guide: Scope and Certificates
CBAM in full application since January 2026: authorised declarants, ETS-linked certificates, the 50t exemption and the first declaration due September 2027.
CSRD & CSDDD 2026: Scope, Supply-Chain Duties & Actions
CSRD and CSDDD 2026: revised scope after Omnibus I, cascading supply-chain duties, and practical steps to comply.
ESRS 2.0: Public Consultation Opens on Simplified Draft
The European Commission opened consultation on ESRS 2.0, a simplified CSRD standards draft with implications for EU supply chain reporting.
CBAM: Practical Data Flow and Declaration Steps for EU
CBAM declarations in practice: EU importers file while Japanese suppliers calculate embedded emissions. Roles, workflow and the data to submit from 2026.
Circular Economy: EU Rules Reshape Resource Cycling
EU circular economy rules are changing product design, waste management, and recycled-material procurement for manufacturers with EU-bound products.
CSRD/CSDDD: EU Customer Compliance
CSRD and CSDDD can reach suppliers through EU customer questionnaires, contract clauses, and disclosure requests. This article maps priority actions.