CSRD: Austria and Malta finalise national transposition
25 February 26
Bianca Sofian
Cullen International tracks the progress made by EU member states to transpose the CSRD as well as the “stop-the-clock” directive.
USA scraps basis for Environmental Agency to take action against GHG emissions
20 February 26
Peter Dunn
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rescinded its own 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding on 12 February 2026. As the endangerment finding was the legal basis for the EPA to take actions under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the EPA also rescinded all motor vehicle GHG standards.
Commission starts work on the post-2030 national climate targets
13 February 26
Bianca Sofian
The European Commission is consulting on two new initiatives and the revision of an existing regulation to support the achievement by the EU of its climate targets after 2030. The new proposals follow a Commission progress report, highlighting that further action is still needed for the EU to achieve its climate targets.
Final text of telecoms code of conduct amended to reflect stakeholders’ comments
03 February 26
Emilie Degand
The final version of the EU code of conduct for the sustainability of telecoms networks included changes that reflected the discussions and propositions made by stakeholders during the development of the code.
Official Digital Networks Act (DNA) text confirms proposed new rules on the environmental powers of telecoms NRAs
22 January 26
Bianca Sofian
The Commission published the proposal on 21 January and must now be presented to the European Parliament and the Council for approval.
Telecoms NRAs to be entrusted with environmental powers according to leaked draft of Digital Networks Act (DNA)
16 January 26
Bianca Sofian
Telecoms regulators could be given a duty to gather environmental sustainability data to encourage the sustainable delivery of electronic communications services. This task would be supported by a general sustainability objective empowering national regulatory authorities to work on promoting energy-efficient and low-carbon digital networks and solutions.