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The Built Environment

Overzicht van milieuverplichtingen bij vastgoedtransacties in Vlaanderen

Sinds 23 november 2022 is een asbestattest verplicht bij de verkoop van woningen en gebouwen gebouwd voor 2001. Tegen 2032
Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains
Regulatory and compliance

European Commission unveils significant reforms to packaging and packaging waste regime

A proposal for a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will have a major impact on how businesses operating in
Decarbonisation

COP15 | Why biodiversity is vital for businesses worldwide

A global agreement on stemming the collapse of ecosystems and reducing levels of biodiversity loss is the priority
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

What the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means for ESG reporting in Europe

The directive will require listed and large companies and groups operating in the EU to report on a broad range
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Ofgem sets out plans to reform UK energy market

This week we look at Ofgem's plans to reform the UK energy market, the final determinations on RIIO-ED2, the government's
Decarbonisation

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and net zero plans

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) was set up to improve and increase reporting of climate-related financial information
Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation regulation: an international overview

The scope of regulation in the UK, EU, US, Australia and India varies, but all share an increasing focus on
Decarbonisation

European producers given greater obligations to decarbonise with extended producer responsibility and greenwashing regulation

What sustainability-led producer and advertising obligations are on the horizon for businesses in France, Poland and the UK?
Urban Mobility

Is the UK moving towards low carbon urban mobility solutions?

The UK government has indicated that it may legislate to ensure e-scooters sold in the UK meet certain safety standards
COP27

COP27 | Negotiations culminate with a historic agreement on loss and damage

What are the main points of the final agreement and the highlights of the last week of the UN climate