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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 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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EU Weighs Global Carbon Credits in 2040 Climate Strategy Shift
The EU may allow international carbon credits to help meet its 2040 climate goal, a shift that could ease domestic pressure but raises accountability and market integrity concerns.
09 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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New York Proposes Mandatory GHG Reporting Ahead of Cap-and-Invest Rollout
New York proposes mandatory GHG reporting for large emitters, setting the stage for a cap-and-invest program designed to cut emissions and fund environmental justice efforts.
08 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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Eastern Shipbuilding Cuts Steel for USACE’s First New Hopper Dredger in 45 Years
Eastern Shipbuilding has begun construction on USACE’s first new hopper dredger in 45 years, replacing the aging McFARLAND and boosting the nation's maritime infrastructure.
06 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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EU Parliament Approves Delays to Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Laws
The EU Parliament has approved delays to key sustainability reporting laws, cutting compliance burdens for companies. New ESG rules will take effect from 2027, with a 2026 opt-in option.
03 April 2025by Chitra Singla
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EU Council Approves Delay to Sustainability Reporting Regulations
The EU Council has approved delays to the CSRD and CSDDD sustainability reporting rules, reducing compliance burdens for companies. Scope cuts will remove 80% of firms from CSRD obligations.
02 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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Australia’s ASIC Releases Final Climate Disclosure Guide as Mandatory Reporting Begins in 2025
ASIC’s new climate disclosure guide sets compliance rules as mandatory reporting begins in 2025. The phased rollout focuses on large companies first, with a pragmatic enforcement strategy.
31 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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SEC Abandons Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules, Leaving Future Uncertain
The SEC has withdrawn its defense of climate disclosure rules, effectively abandoning its push for mandatory corporate climate risk reporting. The decision follows a change in leadership and mounting legal opposition, despite strong investor demand for transparency on climate-related financial risks.
30 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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UK Unveils World’s First Nature Finance Standard to Boost Green Investment
The UK has introduced the world’s first Nature Finance Standard (BSI Flex 701) to enhance credibility and transparency in nature-based investments. Backed by government agencies and environmental leaders, this standard aims to combat greenwashing, support high-integrity nature markets, and drive economic growth through sustainable investments. The Green Finance Institute warns that failing to account for nature risks could shrink GDP by 6%, making structured green finance more critical than ever.
28 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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ING Becomes First Global Bank with SBTi-Approved Financed Emissions Reduction Targets
ING becomes the first global systemically important bank to receive SBTi validation for its financed emissions reduction targets, reaffirming its commitment to net zero as other banks pull back.
26 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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