Regulatory Radar

REGULATORY RADAR - Starting on January 1, 2022, California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutants organic waste and food collection regulation becomes enforceable.

REGULATORY RADAR - On October 25, 2021, the EEOC posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions about religious objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

REGULATORY RADAR - On December 16, 2021, the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced draft principles designed to support the identification and management of climate-related financial risks by banks with more than $100 billion in total consolidated assets.

REGULATORY RADAR - Family and medical leave laws are expanding in the American states of Connecticut and New York.

REGULATORY RADAR - On January 1, 2022, the European Commission announced that it has begun consultations with sustainable finance experts on a draft text of an act to complement the EU Taxonomy covering certain gas and nuclear activities.

REGULATORY RADAR - In the past month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ramped up its agenda on a variety of initiatives covering fuel efficiency, water and air pollution, and environmental justice.

REGULATORY RADAR - On December 16, 2021, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a plan to require companies to issue climate-related financial disclosures.