Sustainability & ESG — 317 Nodes
- 10 CFR Part 50: Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities
This regulation establishes the comprehensive requirements for licensing, constructing, and operating nuclear power plants and other production or utilization facilities within the United States. As mandated by § 50.34,… - 40 CFR Part 112 - Oil Pollution Prevention (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure)
EPA 40 CFR Part 112 requires owners or operators of non-transportation-related onshore and offshore facilities that could reasonably discharge oil into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to prepare and implement a… - 40 CFR Part 122 - EPA Administered Permit Programs: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
This regulation establishes the requirements for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, including permit applications, specific discharge categories, and reporting signatories. - 40 CFR Part 122 -- EPA Administered Permit Programs: the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Organizations must obtain and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for any discharge of pollutants from a point source into waters of the United States. - 40 CFR Part 260 - Hazardous Waste Management System: General
This regulation establishes the general framework, definitions, and petitioning procedures for the hazardous waste management system, including requirements for information availability, manifest submissions, and… - 40 CFR Part 261 - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 261 identifies and lists the wastes regulated as hazardous under RCRA, requiring a generator to determine whether a material is a solid waste and a hazardous waste, confirm exclusions, handle recyclable… - 40 CFR Part 262 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
EPA 40 CFR Part 262 sets the standards applicable to generators of hazardous waste under RCRA Subtitle C, requiring each generator to make an accurate hazardous waste determination at the point of generation, determine… - 40 CFR Part 264 - Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities
EPA 40 CFR Part 264 sets the standards for owners and operators of permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities under RCRA, requiring an EPA identification number, detailed waste analysis before… - 40 CFR Part 268 - Land Disposal Restrictions (EPA RCRA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 268 sets the land disposal restrictions under RCRA Subtitle C, prohibiting land disposal of restricted hazardous wastes until they meet the applicable treatment standards expressed as constituent… - 40 CFR Part 273 - Standards for Universal Waste Management (EPA RCRA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 273 establishes the streamlined universal waste standards under RCRA for batteries, certain pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, lamps, and aerosol cans, allowing small and large quantity handlers,… - 40 CFR Part 279 - Standards for the Management of Used Oil (EPA RCRA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 279 governs the management of used oil under RCRA, defining on-specification and off-specification used oil and setting standards for generators, transporters and transfer facilities, processors and… - 40 CFR Part 280 - Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
EPA 40 CFR Part 280 sets the technical standards and corrective action requirements for underground storage tank systems storing regulated substances under Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, requiring… - 40 CFR Part 302 - Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification (CERCLA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 302 designates hazardous substances under CERCLA and sets their reportable quantities, requiring any person in charge of a vessel or facility to immediately notify the National Response Center when a… - 40 CFR Part 355 - Emergency Planning and Notification (EPCRA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 355 implements the emergency planning and emergency release notification provisions of EPCRA, requiring facilities with extremely hazardous substances at or above threshold planning quantities to notify… - 40 CFR Part 372 - Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: Community Right-to-Know (TRI)
EPA 40 CFR Part 372 implements the Toxics Release Inventory under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, requiring covered facilities with 10 or more employees in designated sectors that… - 40 CFR Part 51 - Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of State Implementation Plans
EPA 40 CFR Part 51 sets the requirements for preparation, adoption, and submittal of State Implementation Plans under the Clean Air Act, requiring States to provide for public hearings and submit plans for EPA review… - 40 CFR Part 60 - Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS)
EPA 40 CFR Part 60 sets standards of performance for new and modified stationary sources under section 111 of the Clean Air Act, requiring owners or operators of affected facilities to notify of construction or… - 40 CFR Part 63 - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
EPA 40 CFR Part 63 establishes national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, requiring owners or operators of affected sources to meet each relevant emission standard… - 40 CFR Part 70 - State Operating Permit Programs (Clean Air Act Title V)
EPA 40 CFR Part 70 sets the requirements for State and local operating permit programs under Title V of the Clean Air Act, defining which major and other sources must obtain operating permits, the content of complete… - 40 CFR Part 71 - Federal Operating Permit Programs (Clean Air Act Title V)
EPA 40 CFR Part 71 establishes the Federal operating permit program under Title V of the Clean Air Act that applies where no EPA-approved State program is in effect, covering sources subject to permitting, program… - 40 CFR Part 711 - TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Requirements
EPA 40 CFR Part 711 sets the TSCA Chemical Data Reporting requirements, requiring manufacturers and importers of listed chemical substances above the reporting thresholds to report manufacturing, processing, and use… - 40 CFR Part 716 - Health and Safety Data Reporting (TSCA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 716 sets the TSCA health and safety data reporting requirements, requiring manufacturers, importers, and processors of listed chemical substances and mixtures to conduct an adequate file search and… - 40 CFR Part 717 - Records and Reports of Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions (TSCA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 717 sets the TSCA section 8(c) recordkeeping requirements, requiring manufacturers, importers, and processors of chemical substances to record allegations of significant adverse reactions to health or… - 40 CFR Part 720 - Premanufacture Notification (TSCA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 720 sets the premanufacture notification requirements under TSCA, requiring any person who intends to manufacture or import a new chemical substance not on the TSCA Inventory to submit a Premanufacture… - 40 CFR Part 761 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution, Use, and Disposal (TSCA)
EPA 40 CFR Part 761 implements the PCB provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act, governing the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, use, marking, storage, and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls… - 40 CFR Part 82 - Protection of Stratospheric Ozone (ODS phase-out and refrigerant management)
EPA 40 CFR Part 82 implements the Montreal Protocol and Title VI of the Clean Air Act by limiting production and consumption of ozone-depleting controlled substances and by governing the servicing, recovery, and… - 42 U.S. Code § 7401 - Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
This article establishes the foundational goals of U.S. air quality law, emphasizing the protection of public health and welfare, assigning primary responsibility for air pollution control to State and local… - 42 U.S. Code § 7479 - Definitions
This article defines key terms such as 'major emitting facility', 'best available control technology', and 'baseline concentration' which establish the criteria for air pollution permitting and control requirements… - Aarhus Convention 1998 - Access to Environmental Information, Public Participation, and Access to Justice
The Aarhus Convention (UN ECE, 47 Parties) creates binding obligations on public authorities to provide environmental information within 1 month of request (Article 4), enable public participation in environmental… - Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI: Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
The IMO EEXI regulation requires existing ships of 400 gross tonnage and above to meet a specific technical energy efficiency standard. As per MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 25, each ship's calculated 'attained EEXI' must… - Australia Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (No. 153 of 2018)
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) No. 153 of 2018 is Australia's principal supply-chain transparency statute targeting modern slavery practices. The Act was in force from 1 January 2019. The Act is organised in four… - Australia NGER Act 2007 - National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme
Australia's National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 requires corporations meeting energy production or consumption thresholds to register with and report annually to the Clean Energy Regulator - covering Scope… - Basel Convention 1989 - Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes & Their Disposal
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, adopted on 22 March 1989 in Basel, Switzerland, and entered into force on 5 May 1992, has 191 Parties and is the… - BREEAM Building Performance
Asset performance verification against the BREEAM framework necessitates a holistic assessment of environmental, social, and economic sustainability factors. Compliance requires demonstrating an overall target BREEAM… - California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) 2014
The California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was signed into law on 16 September 2014 as the first comprehensive framework for sustainable groundwater management in California. SGMA is codified… - Canada Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 - Toxic Substances Pollution Prevention and Federal Environmental Authority
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 provides the federal framework for protecting the environment and human health from risks posed by toxic substances, requires assessment of new substances before… - Canada Environmental Protection Act 1999 - CEPA Toxic Substances and GHG Reporting Framework
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA 1999, S.C. 1999, c. 33) is Canada's primary federal environmental statute governing toxic substances, pollution prevention, greenhouse gas emissions reporting and… - Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 - Part 5, Sections 74-76.1: Controlling Toxic Substances
This regulation outlines the process for any person to request a substance assessment from the Ministers, specifying the required form, manner, and information for such a request. - CDP Carbon Disclosure Protocol
Adherence to the CDP Carbon Disclosure Protocol necessitates annual disclosure via the mandatory ORS portal submission following a minimum reporting period of twelve months. Organizations must quantify greenhouse gas… - CDP Climate Change Questionnaire 2024 - Governance, Risk, Targets and Supply Chain Disclosure Framework
The CDP Climate Change Questionnaire is a comprehensive framework for companies to disclose environmental information on governance, risks, opportunities, targets, and performance to stakeholders. It requires detailed… - China Yangtze River Protection Law (2020) and the River and Lake Chief System
The Yangtze River Protection Law (Yangzi Jiang Baohu Fa) of the People's Republic of China was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on 26 December 2020 and entered into force on 1 March… - CITES 1973 - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), signed on 3 March 1973 in Washington D.C. and entered into force 1 July 1975, has 183 Parties and is the international treaty… - Climate Adaptation (ISO 14090)
Compliance with the Climate Adaptation (ISO 14090) framework mandates a structured, iterative process beginning with pre-planning activities outlined in Section 5. This initial stage requires verified leadership… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2486 - EU Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act establishing technical screening criteria for the four non-climate environmental objectives
This Commission Delegated Regulation establishes the technical screening criteria under which economic activities qualify as contributing substantially to the four non-climate environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606 of 21 March 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 by establishing the methodology for calculation and verification of rates for recycling efficiency and recovery of materials from waste batteries, and the format for the documentation
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/606, adopted on 21 March 2025, supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 by establishing the methodology for calculation and verification of rates for recycling efficiency and… - Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2023/1184 and 2023/1185 supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on Renewable Hydrogen (RFNBO) Definition, Additionality, and GHG Savings Methodology
These Delegated Acts establish the detailed rules for producing renewable hydrogen and other Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) within the EU, defining criteria for 'additionality', 'temporal… - Convention on Migratory Species 1979 (Bonn Convention) - Appendix I-II Listed Species and Agreement Framework
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention or CMS) was adopted on 23 June 1979 in Bonn, Germany and entered into force on 1 November 1983. It is an environmental treaty… - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Article 2: Definition of Net Turnover
This article establishes the specific definitions of 'net turnover' for different types of undertakings, including general companies, insurance undertakings, credit institutions, and those under specific financial… - Corrigendum to Directive (EU) 2024/1203 on protection of environment through criminal law and replacing Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC
This corrigendum corrects an error on page 15 of the original Directive (EU) 2024/1203, specifically in Article 3(2), point (g). The original text incorrectly referenced Article 2, point (26) of Regulation (EU)… - Corrigendum to Directive (EU) 2024/3019 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2024 concerning urban wastewater treatment
This is a corrigendum to Directive (EU) 2024/3019 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2024 concerning urban wastewater treatment, published in the Official Journal of the European Union L series… - Council Directive 2014/87/Euratom of 8 July 2014 amending Directive 2009/71/Euratom establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations
This directive amends the EU's nuclear safety framework, requiring Member States to ensure licence holders for nuclear installations implement a high-level safety objective to prevent accidents and mitigate their… - CSRD / ESRS (EU Sustainability)
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is the landmark EU regulation mandating detailed sustainability disclosure for large and listed companies. It introduces the European Sustainability Reporting… - Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2018 amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and Decision (EU) 2015/1814
This directive establishes the rules for Phase IV (2021-2030) of the EU Emissions Trading System, requiring stationary installations, aviation operators, and maritime transport to surrender allowances for their verified… - Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU
This directive establishes common rules for the EU's internal electricity market, mandating clear consumer rights, transparent billing, and the rollout of smart metering systems to empower 'active customers' and… - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 - Article 19a: Sustainability reporting
Organizations must include in their management report detailed information on their sustainability impacts, risks, and strategies, covering business models, targets, governance, policies, due diligence, and performance… - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD) Article 1: Amendments to Directive 2013/34/EU
This article extends the application of specific coordination and reporting measures under Directive 2013/34/EU to large undertakings and certain small and medium-sized public-interest entities, regardless of their… - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 Article 3: Amendments to Directive 2006/43/EC regarding assurance of sustainability reporting
This article mandates that corporate sustainability reporting must undergo an assurance engagement by a statutory auditor or an accredited independent provider, following specific EU-adopted assurance standards, and… - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 Article 7: Consolidated sustainability reporting
This article mandates that parent undertakings must prepare a consolidated sustainability report covering the parent and all its subsidiaries, ensuring consistent and comprehensive disclosure of sustainability… - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 as regards corporate sustainability reporting - Article 9: Limited Assurance Requirements
This article mandates that a statutory auditor or audit firm must express an opinion based on a limited assurance engagement regarding the compliance of an undertaking's sustainability reporting with Union standards and… - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 537/2014, Directive 2004/109/EC, Directive 2006/43/EC and Directive 2013/34/EU, as regards corporate sustainability reporting
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates that large undertakings, listed SMEs, and certain non-EU companies report on sustainability issues in line with the European Sustainability Reporting… - DIRECTIVE (EU) 2022/2464 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 14 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 537/2014, Directive 2004/109/EC, Directive 2006/43/EC and Directive 2013/34/EU, as regards corporate sustainability reporting
This directive aims to transform the Union into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy by reviewing and enhancing corporate sustainability reporting to support the European Green Deal. - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 537/2014, Directive 2004/109/EC, Directive 2006/43/EC and Directive 2013/34/EU, as regards corporate sustainability reporting - Article 6: Transitional provisions
This article establishes specific transitional provisions, allowing certain undertakings temporary exemptions or options to omit specific information from their individual or consolidated sustainability reports for a… - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 as regards corporate sustainability reporting - Article 19 Penalties
This article requires Member States to establish rules on effective, proportionate, and dissuasive penalties for infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting… - DIRECTIVE (EU) 2022/2464 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 14 December 2022 as regards corporate sustainability reporting - Article 21
This article establishes the deadlines and requirements for Member States to adopt and publish the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 as regards corporate sustainability reporting - Article 5: EU Taxonomy Reporting Obligations
This article requires undertakings to disclose information on how and to what extent their activities are associated with economic activities that qualify as environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy Regulation. - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 on corporate sustainability reporting - Article 11 (inserting Article 40a into Directive 2013/34/EU)
Requires large or listed EU subsidiaries or branches of a third-country parent undertaking to publish a consolidated sustainability report for the entire group, prepared in accordance with specific standards, and make… - DIRECTIVE (EU) 2022/2464 on corporate sustainability reporting - Value Chain and Due Diligence Obligations
This directive requires undertakings to conduct and report on the due diligence process for sustainability matters across their operations and value chain, including the principal impacts, risks, opportunities, and… - Directive (EU) 2023/1791 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on energy efficiency and amending Regulation (EU) 2023/955 (recast)
This directive establishes a binding EU-level target to reduce final energy consumption by 11.7% by 2030, imposing an annual energy savings obligation on Member States (Article 8), requiring a 3% annual renovation rate… - Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources
This Directive amends the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) to align with the 2030 climate target, notably by increasing the overall EU target for renewable energy to at least 40% by 2030. It introduces specific… - Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652
This directive (RED III) mandates EU Member States to collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union's gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 42.5%, with a collective aim… - Directive (EU) 2023/959 (Fit for 55 ETS Revision) - Revised EU Emissions Trading System: 62% Reduction Target by 2030, Maritime Inclusion from 2024, ETS2 for Buildings and Road Transport from 2027, Phase-Out of Free Allowances, Linear Reduction Factor 4.3-4.4% and Social Climate Fund
Directive (EU) 2023/959 of 10 May 2023 significantly amends Directive 2003/87/EC (the EU Emissions Trading System) to align the ETS with the EU's 2030 climate target of at least 55% net GHG reduction under the European… - Directive (EU) 2024/1203 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC
This Directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and penalties for the protection of the environment. It repeals and replaces Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC. The Directive… - Directive (EU) 2024/1760 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Corporate Sustainability Due diligence - Article 11
As part of their due diligence obligations, companies must take action to bring actual adverse impacts to an end and minimize their extent in accordance with the requirements of this article. - Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence - Article 10
This article requires organizations to consider how provisions of Article 10(1) and Article 11(1) may indirectly raise the level of protection afforded by Article 8(1) and (2). - Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on corporate sustainability due diligence - Article 26: Pecuniary penalties
This article requires Member States to establish rules for effective, proportionate, and dissuasive pecuniary penalties for infringements, with a maximum fine of at least 5% of the company's net worldwide turnover, and… - Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence - Article 5: Due diligence
This article requires companies to conduct risk-based human rights and environmental due diligence by integrating it into policies and risk management systems, and by identifying, assessing, and prioritising adverse… - Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence - Article 6: Due diligence support at a group level
This article permits parent companies to fulfill specific due diligence obligations on behalf of their subsidiaries, provided this ensures effective compliance and specific conditions for information sharing and policy… - Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on corporate sustainability due diligence and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 - Article 22 Civil liability
This article's text, concerning the conditions under which a company can be held liable for damages, was not present in the provided regulatory source material. - Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on common rules promoting the repair of goods - manufacturer repair obligation, European Repair Information Form and European online platform for repair
Directive (EU) 2024/1799 (the EU Right to Repair Directive), adopted 13 June 2024, requires manufacturers to repair goods on a consumer's request where repairability requirements are set by Union legal acts listed in… - Directive (EU) 2026/470 amending Directives 2006/43/EC, 2013/34/EU, (EU) 2022/2464 and (EU) 2024/1760 as regards certain corporate sustainability reporting and corporate sustainability due diligence requirements (Omnibus I)
Omnibus I raises the corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) scope thresholds to net turnover above EUR 450 million and an average of 1,000 employees, raises the due diligence (CSDDD) thresholds to EUR 1,500 million… - Directive 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC
This directive establishes minimum requirements for preventing major accidents in offshore oil and gas operations and limiting their consequences, applying to operators and owners. It mandates the creation and… - Ecodesign for Sustainable Prod
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 establishes a comprehensive framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, significantly expanding upon its predecessor, Directive 2009/125/EC. As a cornerstone of the… - Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators
This order requires each Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) to revise its tariff to establish a participation model for Electric Storage Resources (ESRs) in wholesale energy,… - Energy Act 2023
This Act establishes a new independent Future System Operator (FSO) to oversee the UK's electricity and gas systems, creates regulatory frameworks for carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS) and low-carbon hydrogen… - Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58)
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 establishes a comprehensive U.S. energy strategy, mandating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) under Title XV, Section 1501, which requires transportation fuel producers and importers to… - ENTSO-E Grid Code Compliance
Entities connecting to the European interconnected grid must demonstrate rigorous adherence to harmonized technical and security standards. This compliance framework, principally defined by Commission Regulation (EU)… - Env Management (ISO 14001)
ISO 14001:2015 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), providing a framework for organizations to manage their environmental responsibilities systematically and contribute to the… - Environment Act 2021 PART 2 Section 48 Improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland
This legislation mandates that provisions for environmental improvement plans and policy statements on environmental principles in Northern Ireland are established as detailed in Schedule 2. - Environmental Noise Directive
Compliance with Directive 2002/49/EC, the Environmental Noise Directive (END), mandates a common framework for managing environmental noise to mitigate its adverse health effects. This obligation requires competent… - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Ratings and Data Products Providers Final Report
This IOSCO report provides recommendations for regulators to enhance the reliability, comparability, and transparency of ESG ratings and data products, focusing on public disclosure of methodologies, management of… - Espoo Convention 1991 - Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context
The Espoo Convention (Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, 1991 - 45 Parties as of April 2026, UNECE region) requires States to assess the environmental impacts of proposed… - ESRS G1 Business Conduct
This standard requires undertakings subject to the CSRD to disclose their strategies, policies, actions, metrics, and targets related to business conduct. As per Disclosure Requirement G1-1, this includes corporate… - EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, in force from 17 August 2023 and replacing Directive 2006/66/EC, establishes the lifecycle framework for batteries placed on the EU market including mandatory carbon footprint declarations for… - EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542 - Lifecycle Requirements, Battery Passport, and Recycled Content Mandates
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 establishes end-to-end lifecycle requirements for all batteries placed on the EU market - covering carbon footprint, recycled content thresholds, a mandatory battery passport (from 2027),… - EU Carbon Border Adjustment (CBAM)
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established by Regulation (EU) 2023/956 and fully operational from January 2026, requires EU importers to purchase CBAM certificates corresponding to the carbon price… - EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation 2023/956 - Article 3: Scope and Covered Goods
Article 3 of the EU CBAM Regulation (2023/956) defines the scope of covered goods subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. CBAM applies to imports of goods listed in Annex I that originate from countries… - EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation 2023/956 - Carbon Price Certificates for Imported Goods
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 establishes a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requiring importers of cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, and hydrogen to purchase CBAM certificates… - EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU) 2023/956 - Article 12: Purchase, Surrender and Repurchase of CBAM Certificates
Article 12 of the EU CBAM Regulation (2023/956) governs the financial mechanism for CBAM compliance: the purchase, surrender and repurchase of CBAM certificates. CBAM certificates are sold by national competent… - EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU) 2023/956 - Article 6: CBAM Declarations and Obligations of Importers
Article 6 of the EU CBAM Regulation (2023/956) requires authorised CBAM declarants to file an annual CBAM declaration by 31 May each year, covering goods imported during the preceding calendar year. The declaration must… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) - Article 5: Due diligence
Companies must conduct risk-based human rights and environmental due diligence by integrating it into policies, identifying and mitigating impacts, engaging stakeholders, establishing complaints procedures, monitoring… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) - Article 7: Integrating due diligence into company policies and risk management systems
This article requires companies to integrate due diligence into all relevant policies and risk management systems, develop a comprehensive due diligence policy in consultation with employees, and regularly review and… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) 2024/1760 - Value Chain Human Rights and Environmental Obligations
CSDDD (Directive 2024/1760) requires large EU companies and qualifying non-EU companies to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for adverse human rights and environmental impacts across their own operations and… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU) 2024/1760 - Article 10: Remediation of Actual Adverse Impacts
Article 10 of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD, 2024/1760) requires companies subject to the Directive to take appropriate measures to provide remediation for actual adverse impacts on… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU) 2024/1760 - Article 12: Stakeholder Engagement and Meaningful Consultation
Article 12 of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD, 2024/1760) requires companies to engage in meaningful consultation with stakeholders when carrying out due diligence under the Directive.… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU) 2024/1760 - Article 16: Adoption and Implementation of Climate Transition Plan
Article 16 of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD, 2024/1760) requires in-scope companies to adopt and put into effect a climate transition plan. The transition plan must be designed to… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU) 2024/1760 - Article 8: Prevention of Potential Adverse Impacts
Article 8 of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD, 2024/1760) requires companies subject to the Directive to take appropriate measures to prevent, or where prevention is not possible,… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive 2024/1760
Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (CS3D) requires large companies to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence across their own operations, subsidiaries, and business partners in their chain of activities, with Phase… - EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive 2024/1760, CSDDD - Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
Large enterprises with more than 500 employees and global net turnover exceeding EUR 150 million, and enterprises in high-risk sectors such as mining, textiles, and agriculture as identified by the CSDDD, must (after… - EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) 2022/2464 - ESRS Sustainability Statement Obligations
CSRD (Directive 2022/2464) extends mandatory sustainability reporting to ~50,000 EU companies, requiring a sustainability statement in the annual report using European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).… - EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) 2022/2464 -- Mandatory ESG Reporting and Double Materiality
Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD) replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD 2014/95/EU) and significantly expands the scope and quality of mandatory corporate sustainability reporting. It applies in four… - EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Directive EU 2022/2464 CSRD) amending accounting, transparency, audit instruments
Directive EU 2022/2464 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive CSRD replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive NFRD strengthening and expanding sustainability reporting obligations for large undertakings and… - EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD)
EU Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive CSRD) significantly expands sustainability reporting obligations for EU companies. CSRD applies to: (i) large EU companies (any 2 of: 250+… - EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive 2022/2464 (CSRD) - ESG Disclosure and ESRS Standards
Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD) replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and requires large EU companies and listed SMEs to disclose sustainability information under the European Sustainability Reporting… - EU Deforestation Regulation 2023/1115 - Article 3: Prohibition on Placing Relevant Commodities on the Market
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 Article 3 prohibits placing relevant commodities and products on the EU market or exporting them unless three cumulative conditions are met: the commodity is deforestation-free (reference… - EU Deforestation Regulation 2023/1115 - Article 8: Due Diligence Obligations for Operators
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 Article 8 requires operators to establish and maintain a due diligence system with three sequential steps before market placement or export: information collection per Article 9 (geolocation,… - EU Deforestation Regulation 2023/1115 - Zero-Deforestation Supply Chain Due Diligence for Commodities and Products
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 prohibits placing on the EU market (or exporting from it) products linked to deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020. Operators and traders must perform due diligence… - EU Digital Battery Passport
Compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 mandates the creation of a unique Digital Battery Passport for specific battery categories placed on the market. This requirement applies if a product is an industrial, electric… - EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)
EU Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation ESPR) replaces Directive 2009/125/EC providing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for almost all physical products placed on… - EU Emissions Trading System Directive 2003/87/EC
EU Directive 2003/87/EC established the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) the world's first major carbon market and a cornerstone of EU climate policy. The EU ETS operates on a cap-and-trade basis covering ~10,000… - EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2023/1791 - Energy Savings Targets and Audit Obligations
Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (recast EED) sets a binding EU-level energy efficiency target of 11.7% reduction in final energy consumption by 2030 compared to 2020 projections, requires Member States to achieve 1.9% annual… - EU Energy Efficiency Directive Article 22 Energy Poverty and EU Electricity Directive Articles 26-27 Energy Communities - Member State Obligations
This regulation requires EU Member States to define, assess, and implement measures to alleviate energy poverty, prioritizing energy efficiency improvements for vulnerable households under Article 22 of the Energy… - EU ESRS S1 - Own Workforce: Working Conditions, Equal Treatment, Wages and Social Protection
This standard requires undertakings under the CSRD to disclose information on material impacts, risks, and opportunities related to their own workforce, covering working conditions, equal treatment, and other social… - EU Forced Labour Regulation 2024/3015 - Prohibition on Products Made with Forced Labour on the Union Market
Economic operators must not place or make available on the Union market any product that is made with forced labour, nor export such products, with the prohibition applying from 14 December 2027 to all products… - EU Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC - Natura 2000 SAC Designation and Appropriate Assessment Framework
Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive) is the cornerstone of EU nature conservation law, together with the Birds Directive (2009/147/EC). It… - EU Maritime Transport Strategy 2021-2030 - Decarbonisation Pathway and FuelEU Maritime Regulation Proposals
This EU strategy mandates a progressive reduction in the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of energy used by ships calling at EU ports, regardless of their flag. As implemented by Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 (FuelEU… - EU Nature Restoration Law (EU) 2024/1991 - Article 11: National Restoration Plans - Content and Submission Requirements
Article 11 of the EU Nature Restoration Law (Regulation 2024/1991) requires EU member states to prepare and submit National Restoration Plans (NRPs) to the European Commission by 1 September 2026. The NRP is the primary… - EU Nature Restoration Law (EU) 2024/1991 - Article 4: Restoration Targets for Terrestrial, Riparian and Freshwater Ecosystems
Article 4 of the EU Nature Restoration Law (Regulation 2024/1991) sets legally binding restoration targets for terrestrial, riparian, and freshwater ecosystems listed in Annex I of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC). EU… - EU Nature Restoration Law (EU) 2024/1991 - Article 6: Restoration of Urban Ecosystems and Green Urban Space Targets
Article 6 of the EU Nature Restoration Law (Regulation 2024/1991) establishes legally binding targets for the restoration and expansion of urban green spaces and urban ecosystems across EU cities and towns. Member… - EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) 2024/1735 - Strategic Net-Zero Technology Manufacturing Targets and Streamlined Permitting
Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 (Net-Zero Industry Act) aims to scale up EU manufacturing of strategic clean technologies (solar, wind, heat pumps, batteries, electrolyzers, CCS, biogas, grid infrastructure, sustainable… - EU NFRD - Non-Financial Reporting Directive 2014/95/EU
Directive 2014/95/EU (NFRD) required large public-interest entities (PIEs) with >500 employees to publish non-financial statements covering environmental matters, social/employee matters, anti-corruption/bribery, human… - EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR)
EU Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR) replaces Directive 94/62/EC with a comprehensive framework for packaging placed on the EU market. PPWR sets recyclability requirements (all… - EU REACH Regulation 1907/2006 - Chemical Registration, SVHC Authorisation, and Restriction Obligations
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) - Regulation 1907/2006 - requires manufacturers and importers of chemical substances to register with ECHA when quantities exceed 1… - EU RoHS Directive 2011/65 (RoHS 2)
Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2), in force from 2 January 2013 and extended to all EEE categories from 22 July 2019,… - EU Solar Energy Strategy (REPowerEU): Rooftop Solar Obligation
As part of the REPowerEU plan, this strategy mandates the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on certain buildings by specific deadlines, amending the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The… - EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance
Regulation (EU) 2020/852 establishes a classification system to determine whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable, imposing stringent disclosure obligations on entities subject to NFRD/CSRD… - EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852 - Article 12: Technical Screening Criteria and Do No Significant Harm Conditions
Article 12 of the EU Taxonomy Regulation (2020/852) establishes the legal basis for Technical Screening Criteria (TSC) that determine whether economic activities qualify as environmentally sustainable. The Commission… - EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852 - Article 6: Disclosure Obligations for Financial Products Investing in Taxonomy-Aligned Activities
Article 6 of the EU Taxonomy Regulation (2020/852) imposes disclosure obligations on financial market participants that market financial products (investment funds, pension products, insurance-based investment products)… - EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852 - Article 8: Disclosure by Non-Financial Undertakings on Taxonomy-Aligned Revenue, Capex and Opex
Article 8 of the EU Taxonomy Regulation (2020/852) requires non-financial undertakings subject to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD, now superseded by CSRD) to disclose, in their non-financial or… - EU Taxonomy Regulation 2020/852 - Sustainable Finance Classification & DNSH Criteria
EU Taxonomy Regulation 2020/852 establishes a unified classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities - requiring financial market participants and large companies to disclose what proportion… - EU Taxonomy Regulation 2020/852 - Sustainable Finance Classification System and DNSH Criteria
Regulation (EU) 2020/852 establishes a unified EU classification system determining whether economic activities qualify as environmentally sustainable. Financial market participants and large companies subject to CSRD… - EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE recast) implements producer responsibility for waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU. Producers (defined broadly to include manufacturers importers and distance sellers) must… - EU Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC - Waste Management Hierarchy and Extended Producer Responsibility
Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste (the Waste Framework Directive, WFD), as amended by Directive 2018/851/EU, establishes the overarching legal framework for… - EU WEEE Directive 2012/19
Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), in force from 13 August 2012 with full transposition required by 14 February 2014, imposes extended… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) E2: Pollution
ESRS E2 requires undertakings subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to disclose their policies, actions, targets, and metrics concerning the prevention, control, and reduction of pollution… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards 1 (ESRS 1) - General Requirements
ESRS 1 is the foundational cross-cutting standard under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). It sets the mandatory architecture for all sustainability statements: the double materiality assessment… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards 2 (ESRS 2) - General Disclosures
ESRS 2 sets the disclosure requirements that every undertaking reporting under the CSRD must provide regardless of which topical standards are material. It covers the basis for preparation (BP-1, BP-2), governance… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards E1 (ESRS E1) - Climate Change
ESRS E1 requires undertakings under the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to disclose their climate-related impacts, risks, and opportunities, including a transition plan for climate change… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards E3 (ESRS E3) - Water and Marine Resources
ESRS E3 requires undertakings under the CSRD to disclose their material impacts, risks and opportunities related to water and marine resources, including policies (E3-1), actions and resources (E3-2), measurable targets… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards E4 (ESRS E4) - Biodiversity and Ecosystems
ESRS E4 requires undertakings under the CSRD to disclose their material impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities related to biodiversity and ecosystems. It covers a transition plan and the consideration of… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards E5 (ESRS E5) - Resource Use and Circular Economy
ESRS E5 requires undertakings under the CSRD to disclose material impacts, risks and opportunities related to resource use and the circular economy. It covers policies (E5-1), actions and resources (E5-2), measurable… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards S2 (ESRS S2) - Workers in the Value Chain
ESRS S2 requires undertakings under the CSRD to disclose how they affect workers in their upstream and downstream value chain and how material impacts, risks and opportunities are managed. It covers the consideration of… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards S3 (ESRS S3) - Affected Communities
ESRS S3 requires undertakings under the CSRD to disclose how their operations and value chain affect communities, including local, indigenous and other affected communities, and how material impacts, risks and… - European Sustainability Reporting Standards S4 (ESRS S4) - Consumers and End-users
ESRS S4 requires undertakings under the CSRD to disclose how their products and services affect consumers and end-users and how material impacts, risks and opportunities are managed. It covers the consideration of… - Federal Climate Action Act (Bundes-Klimaschutzgesetz - KSG)
This Act provides protection from the effects of climate change by ensuring the achievement of national climate targets and compliance with European obligations under the Paris Agreement (Section 1). It sets national… - FERC Form 1 Annual Report for Major Electric Utilities - Financial Statements, Rate Base and Operating Statistics Filing Requirements
Mandates that all major electric utilities, licensees, and others subject to FERC jurisdiction file Form No. 1, a comprehensive annual report detailing financial and operational data, as required by the Federal Power… - France Duty of Vigilance Law 2017 (Loi No. 2017-399 relative au devoir de vigilance des sociétés mères et des entreprises donneuses d'ordre)
The Duty of Vigilance Law (Loi No. 2017-399 of 27 March 2017 on the Duty of Vigilance of Parent Companies and Instructing Entities) makes France the first country in the world to legally mandate corporate supply chain… - France Loi n° 2017-399 du 27 mars 2017 relative au devoir de vigilance des societes meres et des entreprises donneuses d'ordre (Duty of Vigilance Law)
Loi n° 2017-399 du 27 mars 2017 (Duty of Vigilance Law) inserts Articles L. 225-102-4 and L. 225-102-5 into the French Code de commerce, creating the first parent-company duty of vigilance in the world. The Law applies… - FSC Chain of Custody (STD-40-004)
Compliance with the Forest Stewardship Council's standard for Chain of Custody Certification, FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1, necessitates a verifiable control system for tracking certified materials throughout production and… - GHG Scope 3 Accounting Strategy
Standardized methodology for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions across the entire corporate value chain (Categories 1-15), accounting for 70-90% of total enterprise footprint. - GHG Verification (ISO 14064)
Successful completion provides reasonable assurance over an organization's greenhouse gas statement through a rigorous third-party verification process aligned with specifications from ISO 14064-3:2019. This is critical… - Gold Standard Carbon Credits
Compliance with this node ensures carbon credits adhere to the rigorous Gold Standard for the Global Goals framework. Project validation requires that `project_additionality_verified` is true, demonstrating emission… - Green Bond Principles (ICMA)
Compliance with the International Capital Market Association's Green Bond Principles mandates a rigorous framework for ensuring transparency and integrity in the green bond market. Issuers must demonstrate that… - GRI 1: Foundation (2021)
GRI 1: Foundation 2021 is the core standard in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework that establishes the foundational concepts, principles, and requirements organizations must follow when reporting on their… - GRI 305: Emissions 2016
This standard requires organizations to publicly report their direct (Scope 1), energy indirect (Scope 2), and other indirect (Scope 3) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as emissions intensity, to provide a… - GRI 306: Waste 2020
This standard requires organizations to report on their waste-related impacts, detailing waste generation, management practices, and circularity measures. It mandates disclosures on the management approach (306-1),… - GRI 401: Employment 2016
This standard requires organizations to report on their employment practices, including the rate of new employee hires and employee turnover (Disclosure 401-1), benefits provided to full-time employees that are not… - GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
This standard requires organizations to report on their occupational health and safety (OHS) management system, processes for hazard identification and risk assessment, and performance metrics. Key disclosures include… - GRI Standards 2021 - Universal and Topic-Specific Sustainability Reporting Framework
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards provide the most widely used global framework for sustainability reporting. The GRI Universal Standards (GRI 1, 2, 3) require all organisations to disclose their… - GRI Universal Standards
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards 2021 are the global baseline for modular sustainability reporting. They cover impact materiality-how an organization impacts the economy, environment, and… - Hydrogen Safety (ISO 22734)
Adherence to ISO 22734:2019 establishes a comprehensive safety and operational framework for hydrogen generators utilizing water electrolysis. This regimen necessitates stringent control over process variables,… - IAEA General Safety Requirements GSR Part 3 - Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards
This standard establishes a system of radiation protection for all facilities and activities giving rise to radiation risks, requiring the application of justification, optimization (ALARA), and dose limitation… - IAEA Nuclear Safety (GS-R-3)
Compliance with IAEA Safety Standard GS-R-3 mandates establishing, implementing, and continually improving a documented, integrated management system wherein safety holds paramount importance. Top management must… - IAEA Safety Fundamentals No. SF-1: Fundamental Safety Principles
This standard establishes the fundamental safety objective and ten associated principles for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. As stated in Principle 1, it requires… - ICAO CORSIA Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation - Baseline, Eligible Units and Monitoring Plan
The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) requires international airline operators to monitor, report, and verify their annual CO2 emissions and offset any emissions exceeding the… - IEA International Energy Programme Emergency Response - Oil Stockholding Obligations, Demand Restraint and Oil Release Procedures
The International Energy Program (IEP) Agreement requires International Energy Agency (IEA) member countries to maintain emergency oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of their prior year's net oil imports and to… - IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information
IFRS S1 requires an entity to disclose information about its sustainability-related risks and opportunities that is useful to primary users of general purpose financial reports in making decisions relating to providing… - IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures
IFRS S2 requires an entity to disclose information about its climate-related risks and opportunities, enabling users of general purpose financial reports to assess their effects on the entity's cash flows, access to… - IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures
IFRS S2 requires an entity to disclose information about its climate-related risks and opportunities, enabling users of general purpose financial reports to assess their effects on the entity's cash flows, access to… - India Companies Act 2013 - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Provisions under Section 135: 2% of Average Net Profit Mandate, Schedule VII Activities, CSR Committee Formation, and Unspent Fund Transfer to PM CARES
Companies incorporated in India with net worth ≥ ₹500 crore, turnover ≥ ₹1,000 crore, or net profit ≥ ₹5 crore must spend at least 2% of their average net profits from the preceding three years on CSR activities listed… - India National Mission for Clean Ganga (Namami Gange) and the National Ganga Council 2014
Namami Gange is the Government of India's flagship integrated programme for the rejuvenation of the Ganga River and its tributaries, approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2015 with a budget of approximately INR 20,000… - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169): Clean Energy Tax Credits (ITC, PTC), Domestic Content, and Energy Community Bonus Credit Amounts
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) provides enhanced tax credits for clean energy projects, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under IRC § 48 and Production Tax Credit (PTC) under IRC § 45, for entities… - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), Annex I: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
MARPOL Annex I mandates that all ships over 400 gross tonnage must be equipped with oil filtering equipment (Regulation 14) to ensure any discharge of oily mixtures has an oil content not exceeding 15 parts per million,… - ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System - Requirements and Implementation Guidance
ISO 14001:2015 specifies requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS) that enables organisations to enhance environmental performance through efficient use of resources, reduction of waste, and… - ISO 14064 (GHG Reporting)
ISO 14064-1 specifies principles and requirements for the design, development, management, and reporting of organization-level GHG inventories. It provides a common set of requirements for GHG quantification and… - ISO 14064-1:2018 Greenhouse gases - Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
ISO 14064-1:2018 specifies principles and requirements for designing, developing, managing, and reporting organization-level greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories. It requires organizations to establish operational and… - ISO 14064-3:2019 Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
This standard specifies principles and requirements for verifying and validating greenhouse gas (GHG) statements for organizations and projects. It requires verifiers and validators to follow a systematic, independent,… - ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 50001:2018 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system (EnMS), enabling organizations to systematically achieve continual improvement of energy… - ISO 55001:2014 Asset Management - Management Systems - Requirements for Utility Infrastructure
This standard specifies the requirements for an integrated asset management system for utility infrastructure, requiring organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their management of… - ISSB S1/S2 Standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its inaugural standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, to provide a global baseline for sustainability disclosures. IFRS S1 covers general requirements for… - Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 2022 - 30×30 Target & Corporate Nature Disclosure
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), adopted at CBD COP15 on 19 December 2022, sets 23 action targets for 2030 and 4 goals for 2050 to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Target 3 ('30×30')… - Kyoto Protocol 1997 - Binding GHG Emission Reduction Targets & Flexible Mechanisms
The Kyoto Protocol, adopted on 11 December 1997 in Kyoto, Japan, and entered into force on 16 February 2005, is the first binding international treaty to impose quantified greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments… - LEED Green Building Rating
The LEED Green Building Rating system establishes a framework of performance-based prerequisites and optional credits for certifying sustainable building projects. Foundational compliance requires executing multiple… - LRTAP Convention 1979 - Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution
The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP, 1979 - 51 Parties, UNECE region, entered into force 1983) and its eight Protocols - most critically the revised Gothenburg Protocol (2012) setting binding… - Mandatory Climate-related Financial Disclosures by UK Companies, LLPs and FCA-regulated Issuers
Requires UK-registered companies and LLPs exceeding specific size thresholds, as well as FCA-regulated issuers, to disclose climate-related financial information in their annual reports, consistent with the four pillars… - MARPOL Annex I - Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
This regulation establishes mandatory international standards for the prevention of oil pollution from ships. It prohibits any discharge of oil or oily mixtures into the sea, except under strictly controlled conditions… - MARPOL Annex VI - Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
This regulation establishes mandatory limits on sulphur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ship exhausts and requires ships of 400 gross tonnage and above to calculate and report their energy efficiency… - MARPOL Annex VI: Operational Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Rating Scheme for Existing Ships
Mandates ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above to calculate their annual operational carbon intensity and receive a rating from A (major superior) to E (inferior). As per MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 28, ships rated D… - Minamata Convention 2013 - Global Treaty on Mercury Control
The Minamata Convention on Mercury, adopted on 10 October 2013 in Kumamoto, Japan, and entered into force on 16 August 2017, has 147 Parties and is the global legally binding agreement addressing mercury throughout its… - Modern Slavery Act 2015, Section 54: Transparency in supply chains etc.
Requires commercial organisations over a prescribed turnover threshold to prepare and publish an annual slavery and human trafficking statement detailing steps taken to ensure their business and supply chains are free… - Montreal Protocol 1987 & Kigali Amendment 2016 - Ozone-Depleting Substances & HFC Phase-Down
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987), which entered into force 1 January 1989 and now has 197 Parties (universal ratification), is the primary international treaty governing the…
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