On February 12, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced that it will award up to $100 million to support U.S. pilot projects and testing facilities demonstrating and scaling carbon dioxide removal
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EU Adopts New Rules on Greenwashing and Social Impact Claims
On January 17, 2024, the European Parliament formally endorsed its provisional agreement with the Council on the Directive Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition through Better Protection against Unfair Practices and Better Information (“Greenwashing Directive”). The Council is now expected…
California Publishes Preliminary Report on Recyclability of Materials Under SB 343
California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) recently released a preliminary report analyzing data related to the recyclability of certain materials in California. The report, issued in accordance with CalRecycle’s obligations under California Senate Bill 343 (SB 343), is…
The Right To Repair Gains Momentum In The EU
The European Parliament and Council are in negotiations to finalize the adoption of a proposal for a new Directive on the Right to Repair. The proposed Directive aims to meet the product sustainability and circularity objectives by improving product durability,…
Upcoming Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Data Centers in the EU
The European Commission is currently holding a public consultation on a Draft Delegated Act (“DDA”) on a common rating scheme on the energy performance of data centers in the European Union and European Economic Area (“EU/EEA”). The DDA will lay…
Provisional Agreement on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Key Elements of the Deal
In the early hours of December 14, 2023, the Council of the EU (“Council”) and the European Parliament (“Parliament”) reached a provisional political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”). Described as a “historic breakthrough” by Lara Wolters,…
COP28 Final Negotiations Recap: A Global Agreement to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
What You Need to Know.
- After two days of intense negotiations, world leaders adopted a draft decision that sets out international climate priorities in response to the findings of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement. The decision covers
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COP28 Day 10 Recap: Food in Focus, and a Look Ahead to COP29 and COP30
What You Need to Know.
- Azerbaijan is poised to host COP29 next year after receiving regional backing. If formally confirmed, Azerbaijan’s COP Presidency would resolve months of deadlock. It will also trigger criticism that next year’s COP will again be
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COP28 Day 9 Recap: Nature, Land Use, Oceans, and Nature-Based Solutions
What You Need to Know.
- The thematic focus of the day’s programming was on nature, land use, and ocean, including events on scaling effective solutions that protect, restore, and beneficially manage nature ecosystems, addressing drivers of nature loss, empowering Indigenous
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COP28 Day 8 Recap: Empowering Global Youth and a Look Towards Final Negotiations
What You Need to Know.
- The UNFCCC has released a draft text of the negotiated outcome of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement. The draft text currently includes four options to address the question of “phasing out” versus
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