The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently took two significant actions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
First, it issued final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for six PFAS...more
New rules reflect significant concessions in response to public comments, but compliance will require careful consideration and significant investment by SEC registrants.
- Scope 3 emissions disclosure not required for...more
3/11/2024
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Government backing is critical to tilt markets in favour of green energy. But to incentivise the innovation required, we have to reflect on past failures.
In his 2021 book How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates coined...more
3/7/2024
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Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation?
From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more
3/7/2024
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