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Canada
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| Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS 1 and CSDS 2) |
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| The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) works to advance the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. The CSSB develops Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs) that align with the global baseline standards developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), but with modifications to serve the Canadian public interest. |
| https://www.frascanada.ca/en/cssb/news-listings/csds1_csds2_launch |
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India
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| BRSR Core - Framework for assurance and ESG disclosures for value chain |
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| The BRSR Core specifies the data and approach for reporting and assurance . |
| https://www.sebi.gov.in/legal/circulars/jul-2023/brsr-core-framework-for-assurance-and-esg-disclosures-for-value-chain_73854.html |
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UK
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| UK Green Taxonomy |
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| The Green Finance Institute provided the Secretariat for the Green Technical Advisory Group (GTAG) and currently provides the Secretariat for the Land, Nature and Adapted Systems (LNAS) Advisory Group. Both groups have provided independent, non-binding advice to Government on the design and implementation of a UK Green Taxonomy. |
| https://www.greenfinanceinstitute.com/programmes/uk-green-taxonomy-gtag/ |
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| Climate Change Act 2008 |
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| An Act to set a target for the year 2050 for the reduction of targeted greenhouse gas emissions; to provide for a system of carbon budgeting; to establish a Committee on Climate Change; to confer powers to establish trading schemes for the purpose of limiting greenhouse gas emissions or encouraging activities that reduce such emissions or remove greenhouse gas from the atmosphere; ... |
| https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/27/contents |
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USA
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| Clean Air Act (CAA) |
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| The Clean Air Act (CAA) is the comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Among other things, this law authorizes EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health and public welfare and to regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants. |
| https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-air-act |
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| SEC - Climate disclosure regulation |
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| The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) passed a climate disclosure regulation on March 6, 2024, although it was scaled back from the original proposal. While the requirement for Scope 3 emissions reporting was removed, it is still recommended. Logistics companies should stay informed about potential changes to this regulation, as it may impact their reporting requirements in the future. |
| https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-31 |
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| Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) |
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| The GHGRP requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data and other relevant information from large GHG emission sources, fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and CO2 injection sites in the United States. Approximately 8,000 facilities are required to report their emissions annually, and the reported data are made available to the public in October of each year. |
| https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting |
| https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/ghg-reporters |
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| Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS) |
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| The renewable fuel standard (RFS) program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the nation’s renewable fuels sector while reducing reliance on imported oil. This program was authorized under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and expanded under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. |
| https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program |
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| Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) |
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| The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) gives EPA the authority to control hazardous waste from cradle to grave. This includes the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA also set forth a framework for the management of non-hazardous solid wastes. The 1986 amendments to RCRA enabled EPA to address environmental problems that could result from underground tanks storing petroleum and other hazardous substances. |
| https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-resource-conservation-and-recovery-act |
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| SmartWay Program |
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| EPA’s SmartWay program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and improving freight transportation efficiency. |
| https://www.epa.gov/smartway/learn-about-smartway |
| https://www.epa.gov/smartway |
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