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The UK's carbon border adjustment mechanism continues to take shape

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Ahead of the commencement of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), key building blocks for its regulatory framework are moving into place. Following consultations in 2023 and 2024, draft legislation and a policy...more

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EU Omnibus: Adjustments to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism — What Do They Mean for Businesses?

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European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s report The Future of European Competitiveness highlights the need for a regulatory environment that enhances Europe’s competitiveness and resilience. Similarly, the Budapest...more

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NYC Large Building Owners May Owe Compliance Reports by May 1, 2025

New York Local Law 97 (“LL97”) is a landmark piece of climate legislation enacted as part of New York City’s broader Climate Mobilization Act. Passed in 2019, LL97 aims to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from...more

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California’s Climate Disclosure Laws: Navigating the Latest Updates

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In late 2023, California enacted “first-of-its-kind” climate-related disclosure laws comprising the following: Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (California Senate Bill 253 (SB253)) – relating to greenhouse gas...more

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Carbon fraud is on the rise—but so is the regulatory counteroffensive

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At COP29 in Baku, new rules were adopted for carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These rules are meant to increase the transparency of the country-to-country trading of carbon credits under Article 6.2....more

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How to Comply With the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

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Over the past few months, I have noticed an increase in questions from my U.S. clients that export to countries in the European Union (EU) seeking clarity on their products’ exposure to the new carbon adjustment taxation law...more

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Colorado LER Requirement

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Breathe In That Rocky Mountain Air:  Motor Carriers, Brokers, Freight Forwarders, and Private Fleets Operating in Colorado Face November 30, 2024 Deadline to Comply with State’s New Emissions Reporting Requirements and Avoid...more

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EPA’s Newest Target for Clean Air Act Enforcement: Stationary Engines

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has announced its latest priority for Clean Air Act enforcement: stationary engines. In an enforcement alert, EPA states that it has been finding numerous violations of Clean...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Carbon Emissions and the Recent Climate Mobilization Act of New York City

The new Presidential administration has set off a renewed emphasis on sustainability and climate change. While owners and other stakeholders involved in New York City real estate have been grappling with many of these issues...more

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Self-Auditing Hospital Environmental Compliance: Knowing What is Wrong is Better than Hoping for the Best

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The C-Suite must intend for the hospital to operate in compliance with environmental rules. A hospital will not naturally achieve or sustain compliance with environmental regulations. Management must set and pursue this goal....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance at the Tipping Point, Part III – The VW Emissions-Testing Scandal

I continue my series on why I believe that compliance is at the ‘Tipping Point’ with a discussion of the Volkswagen (VW) emissions-testing scandal and its effect on the greater compliance world. Myself and many other...more

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Pierce Atwood Environmental Regulatory Compliance Calendar (RCC)

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Army Corps Drops Regional Permit - The Army Corps has announced that it has abandoned the idea of establishing a regional general permit for the New England states. The proposal would have replaced the individual...more

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What to Expect From EPA in 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is likely to spend more time and effort on promulgating new regulations than pursuing enforcement during 2014. The agency has acknowledged that budget cuts will affect the number of...more

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