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European Commission Consults on CBAM Extension and Announces Plans to Protect EU Exporters

On 1 July 2025, the European Commission (Commission) released a call for evidence regarding the potential to extend the scope of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation (CBAM) to cover certain downstream...more

Unpacking the UK-EU Deal: What Lies Ahead for Energy and Carbon Markets?

The agreement promises to unlock market and investment opportunities and facilitate greater UK-EU collaboration....more

Omnibus Package Released: EU Commission Proposes Amendments to Sustainability Obligations

The Commission’s proposal seeks to reshape EU Sustainability requirements by amending CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, and CBAM. On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (Commission) published its much-anticipated first...more

UK Government Publishes 2035 Industrial Strategy to Drive Green Growth and Innovation

On 17 October 2024, the UK government published “Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy” (the strategy) for public consultation. The strategy sets out a 10-year roadmap based on goals including driving economic...more

Singapore Unveils Blueprint for Sustainable Air Hub

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched...more

European Commission Recommends 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040

On 6 February 2024, the European Commission (Commission) presented its recommendations for the EU’s 2040 climate target, following a detailed impact assessment on potential emission reduction pathways. This publication aligns...more

UK Government Announces New Import Carbon Pricing Mechanism

Goods imported into the UK from countries with a lower or no carbon price will face a levy by 2027. On 18 December 2023, the UK government announced a proposal for a new carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM)....more

European Commission Adopts Reporting Rules for Transitional Phase of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Importers into the EU of CBAM goods should be aware of their transitional reporting obligations under the new rules. On 17 August 2023, the European Commission (Commission) adopted rules governing the implementation of...more

European RED III Seeks to Promote the Use of Green Hydrogen

Renewable fuels of non-biological origin would play an expanded role in satisfying EU decarbonisation targets. The European Council has formally endorsed the proposed amendments to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the...more

European Parliament and European Council Reach Provisional Agreement on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The CBAM would seek to mitigate carbon leakage through the imposition of a levy on carbon-intensive imports into the EU, while free allowances under EU ETS would be phased out. On 13 December 2022, negotiators from the...more

COP27: Overview and Key Takeaways

Establishment of the loss and damage fund and development in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement were among the major developments in this year’s conference. On November 20, 2022, the 27th annual Conference of Parties...more

Science Based Targets Initiative Sets 2022 Action Plan

Market participants can expect the initiative’s proposals to offer guidance on setting targets for emissions reduction and decarbonisation. On 12 January 2021, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published its...more

UK Net Zero Strategy: Understanding the Impact on Key Sectors

The strategy sets out plans to reduce emissions from key sectors of the UK economy to ensure that the UK remains on track for net zero by 2050. On 19 October 2021, the UK government published its climate change strategy,...more

UK Government Launches Hydrogen Strategy and Business Model Consultation

Strategy positions UK as a world leader in the hydrogen space, supporting 9,000 plus jobs and unlocking £4 billion in investment by 2030. On 17 August 2021, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy...more

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