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South Korea Reintroduces Human Rights and Due Diligence Act

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The reintroduction of South Korea’s due diligence law potentially marks a significant advancement for human rights and ESG initiatives in the region....more

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CIRCLE Act: U.S. House of Representatives Legislation Introduced to Expand Recycling Capacity

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania) and Tom Suozzi (New York) introduced into the United States House of Representatives legislation styled: Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies...more

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Microplastics Proposed for Candidate Chemical Listing in California: Key Considerations for Businesses

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California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) proposed adding microplastics as a Candidate Chemical to be regulated under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) program on June 20, 2025. This action and its subsequent...more

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Council of EU adopts negotiating position on omnibus sustainability package

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The Council of the EU has announced it has adopted its negotiating mandate on the Omnibus I package which proposes targeted amendments to, amongst other things, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the...more

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On Hold: EU pulls the plug on Green Claims Directive

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What happened? The European Commission announced on Friday, 20 June 2025 that it is considering scrapping its proposed directive to introduce substantiation and certification requirements for environmental claims and labels,...more

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EU Commission Abandons Anti-Greenwashing Law

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On June 20, 2025, the EU Commission announced that, following pressure from conservative lawmakers, it would withdraw new legislation targeting greenwashing. Specifically, the Green Claims Directive--which would compel...more

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New York State Legislature Fails Again to Pass Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation

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Influenced by laws in existence in multiple states, including California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington, the New York State Legislature has examined in recent years extended producer...more

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EU Space Act: First Glance at the 2025 Draft

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On 25 June 2025, the European Commission has proposed the draft of the EU Space Act. This proposed new law is intended to provide a harmonised regulatory framework at European level from 2030 to ensure safety, resilience, and...more

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European Commission Announces Intention to Withdraw EU Green Claims Directive Proposal

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The announcement follows the EPP’s call not to further reinforce the existing EU anti-greenwashing framework, citing “overly complex” procedures in the proposal....more

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Recently Proposed Environmental Legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly

Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on environmental and sustainability topics, including recently proposed legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly including efforts to enshrine a right to a clean and...more

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The Parties Expected to Form the Next German Government Present Their New ESG Agenda

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The heads of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) and the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) presented their plans for their joint Government on April 9, 2025....more

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Sustainable Fashion Law Update: Critical Legislation and Compliance Requirements for 2025

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In recent months, in response to increased consumer interest, federal and state government officials have taken action to propose and adopt laws and regulations directed at promoting consumer transparency and encouraging...more

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill - The Next Step on the Road to Planning Reform

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The much trailed Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduced to Parliament on 11 March covers wide ranging changes to the conventional planning process, CPO, development corporations and infrastructure planning....more

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Australia's Climate Disclosure Regime Moves Closer to Implementation Beginning 1 January 2025

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On 27 March 2024, Australia's climate disclosure regime moved a significant step closer to implementation, with the federal government's introduction of proposed legislation into Parliament. Any organisations with a presence...more

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European Commission Launches Public Consultation on EU Chemicals Legislation

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The Commission plans to adopt a proposal for a revised Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals in the last quarter of 2022. On 20 January 2022, the European Commission...more

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UK Welcomes Formation of International Sustainability Standards Board

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The government also introduced transition plan requirements for companies to meet the UK’s 2050 net zero target. On 3 November 2021, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation Trustees Chair, Erkki...more

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