Shubham Bisht

On November 12, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a pivotal rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. This regulation is poised to significantly impact companies involved in oil and gas extraction and processing, aligning with broader efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Key Provisions […]

In March 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules mandating that publicly traded companies disclose climate-related risks and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their SEC filings. This significant development aims to provide investors with consistent, comparable, and reliable information regarding the financial impacts of climate-related risks on companies’ operations and strategies.

In January 2025, the World Bank launched a 5-year Sustainable Development Bond in Australian dollars, raising AUD 1.75 billion (approximately USD 1.088 billion). This bond offers a fixed annual rate of 4.35% and is designed to fund the World Bank’s mission for a liveable planet by financing sustainable projects across developing countries. This bond marks

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to impose levies on steel production from 2026, fully phasing in by 2034. This mechanism requires importers to buy credits to cover emissions, aiming to prevent European firms from bypassing carbon compliance by sourcing from regions with lax environmental regulations. New green steel firms, like