Mobile device manufacturers may be subject to regulations that aim to mitigate the environmental impact of such devices.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 31 August 2022, the European Commission published draft “ecodesign” regulations covering various components of smartphones and tablets, seeking to improve the environmental performance of these
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends to implement additional requirements that auto safety groups argue do not go far enough.
By Arthur F. Foerster and De Vann S. Sago
On July 15, 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Final Rule effective January 2023 that requires additional protection in rear underride
California continues to push toward its statewide carbon-neutrality goals.
By Arthur F. Foerster and Joshua Bledsoe
On August 25, 2022, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved regulations that require all new 2035 and later passenger vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles. The agency’s “Advanced Clean Cars II” regulations require manufacturers to deliver an increasing
Governor Newsom introduces five ambitious proposals that could alter California’s climate policy for years to come.
By JP Brisson, Nikki Buffa, Marc Campopiano, Jennifer Roy, Michael Dreibelbis, Aron Potash, and Alicia Robinson
On August 12, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom submitted five climate proposals (the Climate Proposals) to the
The Guidance Note aims to support Equator Principles Financial Institutions navigating the environmental and social due diligence process.
By James R. Barrett, Joshua W. Marnitz, and Malorie R. Medellin
In July 2022, the Equator Principles Association published a Guidance Note on how to apply the latest iteration of the Equator Principles (EP), EP4,
The call highlights the challenges in developing alignment between global ESG reporting standards.
By Paul A. Davies, Sarah Fortt, Betty M. Huber, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), two of the world’s leading public financial institutions have stressed the importance of
A major voluntary carbon standard invites comments on linking carbon credits with crypto instruments and tokens, highlighting emerging questions around blockchain transactions in voluntary carbon markets.
By JP Brisson, Michael Dreibelbis, Brett Frazer, and Nick Eberhart
On August 3, 2022, Verra, a voluntary carbon standard, announced it was opening a public consultation
The second version includes guidance on metrics and how companies can conduct dependency and impact evaluation.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, Austin J. Pierce, and James Bee
On 28 June 2022, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 0.2 of its framework for nature-related risk and opportunity management
The system aims to stimulate innovation in GHG-reduction activities as part of the country’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
By JP Brisson, Michael Dreibelbis, and Alicia Robinson
On June 8, 2022, Canada launched the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Offset Credit System (the System) to create a “market-based incentive to undertake innovative projects that reduce greenhouse
A controversial new law gives the California Energy Commission authority over clean energy projects and authorizes the Department of Water Resources to fund new energy sources and extend the life of existing power plants.
By Marc Campopiano, Nikki Buffa, Michael Navarrete-Carroll, Josh Bledsoe, and Kevin Homrighausen
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom