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The European Commission has finalized Phase 2 implementation guidelines for CBAM, extending coverage to iron and steel imports. Companies exporting to the EU must now report embedded emissions using the new standardized methodology by Q1 2026.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved stricter requirements for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reporting. Listed firms must now integrate climate risk assessments directly into annual 10-K filings, with third-party assurance mandatory by 2027.
Over 150 signatory nations have agreed to accelerated methane reduction targets, aiming for a 40% cut by 2030 from 2020 levels. The updated framework introduces satellite monitoring integration and cross-border accountability measures for energy sectors.
The Treasury Department has released clarified guidance for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), now allowing stacked bonuses for domestic content and energy community locations. Maximum effective rates have reached 50% for qualifying utility-scale projects.
The state legislature has passed updated energy efficiency codes requiring all commercial buildings over 50,000 sq ft to achieve net-zero ready status by 2032. Retrofits must prioritize electrification and on-site renewable generation.