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Sustainability Reporting Mandates

CSRD – A Deep Dive into Corporate Sustainability Reporting Mandates

Diving into the Depths of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Mandates The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), an initiative of the European Union, is set to usher in a new era of corporate reporting with an intensified focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Building upon the foundations laid by the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), the CSRD…

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Clean Energy Training

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $40 Million to Train the Clean Energy Workforce

December 20, 2023 In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for competitive funding to upskill the workforce with energy efficiency certifications. Authorized by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Energy Auditor Training program (EAT) will provide up to $40 million in grants for states…

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Environmental Justice Projects

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $600M to 11 Grantmakers to Fund Thousands of Environmental Justice Projects Across the Nation as Part of Investing in America Agenda

December 20, 2023 As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration announced on Wednesday $600 million for 11 selected Grantmakers under EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program, created by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in history. This new grant program, which will make it easier…

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Commission proposal for a Regulation on their transparency and integrity

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Rating Activities: Commission Proposal for a Regulation on Their Transparency and Integrity

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities play an important role in the EU sustainable finance market as they provide information to investors and financial institutions regarding, for example, investment strategies and risk management on ESG factors. ESG ratings have an increasingly important impact on the operation of capital markets and on investor confidence in sustainable…

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Redefining Sustainability

The Circular Economy: Redefining Sustainability for a Greener Future

In a world where environmental challenges are becoming increasingly evident, the concept of a circular economy is gaining prominence as a powerful tool for mitigating climate change, reducing resource depletion, and promoting sustainability. This transformative approach represents a departure from the traditional linear economic model, characterised by the extraction of raw materials, production, consumption, and…

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Air Quality

China Unveils Action Plan for Enhanced Air Quality by 2025

December 8, 2023 China’s State Council has released an action plan aimed at improving air quality and promoting high-quality economic development. The plan outlines measures to achieve cleaner air by 2025, including green industrial shifts, a cleaner energy mix, and a low-carbon transport system. The plan’s objectives include reducing PM2.5 density in cities at the prefecture level…

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Methane Emissions

Canada Introduces Economic Incentive to Cut Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle

December 10, 2023 On Food and Agriculture Day at COP28, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced a new draft protocol under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System. The protocol, known as Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME), aims to incentivize farmers to reduce enteric methane emissions from their beef cattle operations. Enteric methane emissions are…

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