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EU Commission Introduces Key Changes to Simplify Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Law
The European Commission’s updates to the EUDR strike a balance between strong environmental governance and realistic corporate compliance. By introducing annual submissions, reuse permissions, and upstream flexibility, the EU reinforces its leadership in sustainability while acknowledging the need for practical business operations.
17 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Germany’s New Coalition Government Eliminates Sustainability Due Diligence Law
Germany’s coalition government eliminates the LkSG, replacing it with the EU’s CSDDD, easing sustainability compliance while still aiming to address human rights and environmental risks in global supply chains.
14 April 2025by Karan Hooda
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Trump Moves to Shield Fossil Fuel Giants from State-Level Climate Penalties
Trump’s executive order challenges the authority of states to fine fossil fuel firms for emissions, reigniting debate over federal vs. state control in climate policy enforcement.
14 April 2025by Karan Hooda
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ESMA Recommends Streamlining ESG Benchmark Rules for Greater Clarity and Compliance
ESMA recommends regulatory relief for EU benchmark administrators and clearer ESG disclosures to support sustainable finance goals.
10 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Trump Issues Executive Order Blocking State-Level Climate Fines on Energy Companies
Trump’s new order blocks state laws penalizing oil firms for emissions, aiming to protect fossil fuel interests and undercut local climate action.
10 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Tariffs Rocket to 104% as China and the US Engage in Tariff War
Trump imposes a 104% tariff on Chinese imports, intensifying the U.S.-China trade war, while the EU warns of crypto’s financial risks and explores global carbon credit strategies for 2040 goals.
09 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Australia Becomes Legal Epicentre for Climate Litigation Amid Rising Heat Crisis
Australia is now the world’s second-largest hub for climate lawsuits, as rising heat levels strain public health, energy, and emergency services. The next five years will be crucial for reform.
08 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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US Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Freeze $65M in DEI Education Grants
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling permits the Trump administration to freeze $65M in DEI teacher-training grants, dealing a blow to diversity-focused education programmes nationwide.
06 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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EU Companies Nearly Twice as Likely as U.S. to Link Executive Pay to ESG Goals: KPMG Report
A KPMG study finds 81% of EU companies tie executive pay to sustainability goals, nearly twice the U.S. rate (44%), with climate and workforce issues as top ESG pay targets.
03 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Allianz Global Investors Revises ESG Policy to Allow Defense Investments Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Allianz Global Investors will now allow defense-related assets in ESG funds, reflecting Europe’s evolving security landscape and potential for $53B–$119B in aerospace and defense flows.
01 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Understanding the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): A Game Changer for Global Supply Chains
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) enforces strict rules on commodities linked to deforestation. Companies must ensure traceability and compliance to access the EU market. A shift toward sustainable trade is underway.
01 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Human Rights Violations in Bangladesh: Key Concerns Raised at UN Side Event
At a UN Human Rights Council side event, experts and activists highlighted growing human rights violations in Bangladesh, including religious persecution, extrajudicial killings, military repression, and media suppression. Investigative journalist Sahar Zand shared chilling firsthand accounts of violent attacks on minority communities, while former MP Paul Bistrow warned that Bangladesh's social progress is at risk unless human rights conditions improve. The panelists called for global action to defend democracy and hold perpetrators accountable.
28 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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