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April 26, 2024
In Brief: EU parliament rubber-stamps CSDDD; US imposes strict rules on carbon pollution from power plants
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April 24, 2024
Brussels Briefing: MEPs back CSDDD and exit from ECT
Due diligence laws expected to shake up business practices
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In Charts: Europe must choose between Chinese EV imports or its emissions targets, says ECA
The EU’s financial watchdog says Europe will fail to meet its 2035 vehicle targets without turning to imports, as Chinese electric vehicle manufacturing reaches record...
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April 24, 2024
Importing low-carbon chemicals and steel can lower costs of transition
Some countries will struggle to produce renewable energy in sufficient quantities to decarbonise heavy industry
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April 24, 2024
SFDR uncertainty likely to limit increase in Article 8 funds in 2024, says Fitch
Market uncertainty and the conversion of many Article 6 funds to Article 8 status may limit further upgrades or fund launches, says rating agency Fitch
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April 23, 2024
Czech environment minister calls for EU public-private finance tool to boost green housing renovation
The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive wants the EU building sector as a whole to be climate neutral by 2050 — but it will...
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Why the insurance industry needs to step up and finance the green transition
MEPs can vote next week to make certain that EU insurers use their capital to support businesses in their net zero transition
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In Brief: EU directs funds to sustainable fisheries; ethical tax standards released
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April 17, 2024
Executives expect half of their supply chains to fall foul of CSDDD
Despite EU policymakers agreeing a watered-down version of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, business leaders are not confident their supply chains will meet its requirements
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April 16, 2024
Resource reduction proponents reject degrowth label
Advocates of ‘reuse, reduce and recycle’ strategies are proposing the creation of an EU sustainable resource management directive
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April 15, 2024
Move to toughen up ‘ecocide’ legislation continues to gain traction
Criminalising environmental offences won’t necessarily lead to more convictions – but campaigners hope it could drive a change in corporate behaviour
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