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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 -
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EU Paves Way for International Carbon Credits in 2040 Climate Target

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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

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

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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

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EU Commission Moves on CBAM Downstream Expansion and Exporter Compensation

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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

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EU Institutions Agree On CBAM Modifications

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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

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Science-Based Targets In Law Are More Important Than Ever

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Science-based targets (SBTs) rely on scientific facts to achieve specific conditions or outcomes. SBTs reflect the best available science and set goals intended to prevent human activities from harming the environment....more

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

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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

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

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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

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: An Overview of the Current Regulatory Landscape in the UK, EU And USA

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We have set out below an overview of the current regulatory frameworks governing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the key jurisdictions of the UK, EU and USA. SAF has emerged as a critical component in the global drive...more

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Navigating the Diverging Landscape of Climate Disclosure Laws

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As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) steps back from defending its March 2024 Climate Disclosure Rule, companies face growing uncertainty in navigating an increasingly fragmented and uncertain landscape of state...more

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

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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

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Are you ready for the new EU rules on methane emissions in the energy sector?

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The EU Regulation on the Reduction of Methane emissions in the Energy sector ("MERR") seeks to reduce methane emissions from the EU's fossil fuel production and import. The MERR includes obligations to report on and limit the...more

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New Report on Taxonomy Recommends Additional Classification Criteria

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In parallel to the proposed “Omnibus”, which will likely revise the 2020 Taxonomy Regulation, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance just issued a 397-page report recommending revisions to the technical screening criteria of...more

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The EU’s Proposed Omnibus Package—Sustainability Reporting Simplified

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The past few years have seen concerted efforts — both domestically and globally — advancing the reporting and disclosure of various climate- and sustainability-related metrics by businesses and investors. One of the most...more

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EC guidance on technical screening criteria published

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A Commission Notice was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on the interpretation and implementation of certain legal provisions of the EU Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act, the EU Taxonomy Climate...more

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New CO₂ Emission Standards for Cars and Vans in the EU

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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

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European Court of Human Rights Declares Switzerland Failed to Adequately Address Climate Change

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Today, the European Court of Human Rights issued a decision holding that Switzerland violated the human rights of its citizens by failing to adequately protect them from climate change. Specifically, the Court held that...more

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Taxonomies – why the world needs harmonisation but not uniformity

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Taxonomies will play a critical role in channelling investment towards sustainable activities. But while alignment between frameworks is critical , a one-size-fits-all approach can never be effective....more

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

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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

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