Regulations Listing: Environmental Sustainability

REGULATORY RADAR - As of April 1, 2019, the United Kingdom has begun the process of transitioning to a new streamlined energy and carbon reporting (SECR) framework.

REGULATORY RADAR - President Trump has signed two new executive orders making it more difficult for states to block oil and gas pipeline projects.

REGULATORY RADAR - New York City has passed new limits on greenhouse gas emissions for buildings over 25,000 square feet, requiring that landlords cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030.

REGULATORY RADAR - Maine has become the first state to ban single use foam containers made of polystyrene, commonly referred to as Styrofoam, in an effort to curb marine pollution.

REGULATORY RADAR - On May 21, 2019, the European Council approved the Single Use Plastics Directive, which bans specific single-use plastics, expands producer responsibility requirements, and introduces measures to reduce consumption of single-use plastics.

REGULATORY RADAR - The United Kingdom has amended its Climate Change Act 2008 to set a new target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, an increase from the country’s previous commitment to reduce emissions by 80 percent.

REGULATORY RADAR - The New York State legislature has passed new climate change legislation that aims to shift the state to 100 percent renewable energy by 2040 and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

REGULATORY RADAR - The Trump administration has issued new rules regarding the implementation of the Endangered Species Act, a core piece of conservation and wildlife protection in the United States.

REGULATORY RADAR - The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a new rule that withdraws energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs that were scheduled to go into effect in January 2020.

REGULATORY RADAR - California has extended financial protections for investments in rooftop solar energy in a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

REGULATORY RADAR - Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order setting goals for clean energy access and production.

REGULATORY RADAR - The European Commission has passed a new rule mandating sustainability requirements for household appliances, such as refrigerators, televisions, and dishwashers.