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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU Paves Way for International Carbon Credits in 2040 Climate Target

White & Case LLP on 7/23/2025

On 2 July 2025, the European Commission introduced its 2040 climate target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels. One of the key features of this strategy is the possibility to introduce...more

EU unveils methodology to calculate emissions savings in low-carbon fuels

White & Case LLP on 7/21/2025

The European Commission is ramping up support for low-carbon "blue" hydrogen, increasingly positioning it alongside renewable "green" hydrogen as a key pillar of the EU's future energy mix. On July 8, 2025, the European...more

EU Commission Signs-off on ESG Related Competitor Collaboration

Jones Day on 7/15/2025

The European Commission has issued its first-ever informal approvals of two separate sustainability initiatives among rivals under its revised Informal Guidance Notice and provided guidance on how the companies in question...more

EU Commission Moves on CBAM Downstream Expansion and Exporter Compensation

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 7/7/2025

In separate developments, the European Commission (the “Commission”) opened a public consultation on the extension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream products and on additional anti-circumvention...more

EU Institutions Agree On CBAM Modifications

Jones Day on 7/1/2025

On June 18, 2025, the presidency of the EU Council and representatives of the European Parliament agreed on substantial changes to the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)....more

Flexibility and Targets: The Latest Developments in EU and UK Vehicle Emissions Policy

Jones Day on 6/17/2025

April 2025 saw regulatory developments on vehicle emissions standards in both the European Union ("EU") and the United Kingdom ("UK"). These changes will be of significant interest to vehicle manufacturers, as well as users...more

IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and the Global Carbon Price on Shipping

King & Spalding on 5/23/2025

A Major Milestone in Decarbonizing the Maritime Sector and a New Source of Demand for Green and Low-Carbon Hydrogen Derivatives and Biofuels - On April 11, 2025, the International Maritime Organization’s (“IMO”) 83rd session...more

CBAM, but Make It Simple: The EU’s CBAM Omnibus Package — in Short

Paul Hastings LLP on 4/10/2025

In the first Omnibus packages, introduced on February 26, 2025, the European Commission (EC) has (among other proposals, which we have covered in detail here) proposed changes to streamline the Carbon Border Adjustment...more

A European Perspective on Sustainability, CSRD, and the Omnibus Package: An Interview with Ferruccio Bongiorni of Studio Bongiorni

Environmental General Counsel PC on 3/28/2025

Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Ferruccio Bongiorni, Founder and Managing Director of Studio Bongiorni located in Milan, Italy, about sustainability issues...more

The Climate Report | First Quarter 2025

Jones Day on 3/27/2025

New Carbon Removal Certification Framework in Europe - A voluntary certification framework adopted by the EU aims to enhance the credibility and transparency of carbon removal activities within the EU to support its...more

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

Paul Hastings LLP on 3/26/2025

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

The EU Omnibus Package: Reshaping ESG and Sustainability Regulations

WilmerHale on 3/17/2025

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (EC) unveiled a series of proposals (the Omnibus package) that could have far-reaching implications for corporate sustainability and environmental regulations....more

The EU Omnibus — But Where Does It Go?

Paul Hastings LLP on 3/11/2025

The first EU Omnibus packages, introduced by the European Commission on February 26, 2025, consolidate proposals across multiple legislative areas, focusing on simplifying regulations in corporate sustainability reporting,...more

EU Omnibus Package: 10 things you should know about the proposed changes to key sustainability legislation

White & Case LLP on 3/10/2025

The European Commission published an "Omnibus" package of proposed changes on 26 February, marking the start of a process that could result in significant changes to key EU laws on sustainability reporting, diligence and...more

Omnibus Package Released: EU Commission Proposes Amendments to Sustainability Obligations

Latham & Watkins LLP on 3/4/2025

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

European Commission Presents “Omnibus” Simplification Package with Amendments to CSRD, CSDDD, CBAM and Taxonomy

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives on 2/27/2025

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (“Commission”) published its “Omnibus I” or “Sustainability Omnibus” package as part of its mission to improve the competitiveness of the European Union. The Omnibus Package...more

EU Omnibus Package Published: CSRD and CS3D to Be Delayed and Scaled Back

Jones Day on 2/27/2025

The European Union published its long-awaited "Omnibus" package, proposing to delay key European ESG rules, while simultaneously reducing the applicability and burden of corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence...more

Shell Decision and Climate Litigation - Repercussions on doing Business in Germany

A&O Shearman on 12/5/2024

On November 12, 2024, The Hague Court of Appeal found in the case Millieudefensie vs. Shell that the Shell Group has an obligation to counter dangerous climate change. However, the Court was not able to establish that the...more

New CO₂ Emission Standards for Cars and Vans in the EU

Jones Day on 12/5/2024

On January 1, 2025, the new emission targets set out by Regulation (EU) 2023/851 of April 19, 2023 and Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of April 17, 2019 for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will enter into force in the...more

UK carbon border adjustment mechanism: shaping up ahead of 2027

A&O Shearman on 4/5/2024

In 2027, the UK will introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on imports of certain carbon intensive goods. The CBAM will impose a charge on the emissions embodied in relevant imports that take place on or after...more

EU Commission releases further guidance on CBAM implementation

White & Case LLP on 12/6/2023

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ("CBAM") reporting obligations started applying from 1 October 2023. As the first reports are due in January 2024, the Commission has released a list of some of the most frequently...more

EU carbon border adjustment mechanism – the transitional phase has begun: Are you ready?

A&O Shearman on 10/3/2023

The EU Regulation establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is designed to drive businesses to achieve a true global reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions instead of relocating carbon-intensive production...more

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

Latham & Watkins LLP on 12/16/2022

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

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