Telecoms regulators plan online campaign on sustainability of digital devices
03 July 24
Peter Dunn
BEREC, the body of European telecoms regulators, plans to launch an online communication campaign later in 2024 to inform consumers about the environmental impact of digital devices and how to extend their lifespan. More generally, BEREC believes that its "growing expertise" on environmental matters means it has a role to play to support the green and digital transition in Europe. BEREC confirmed these actions in its latest report on sustainability, published on 6 June.
European sustainability developments – 2Q 2024 update
03 July 24
Bianca Sofian
Main developments on environmental policy and regulation in Europe in the three months from April to June 2024.
Council adopts final position on the revised Waste Framework Directive
24 June 24
Bianca Sofian
On 17 June 2024, the Council of the EU adopted its position on the proposed revision of the Waste Framework Directive. The Council and Parliament are expected to enter interinstitutional negotiations to agree on the final text of the directive.
Trilogue negotiations on green claims rules to start by the end of 2024
24 June 24
Bianca Sofian
On 17 June 2024, the Council of the EU adopted its position on the proposed Green Claims Directive. Parliament adopted its position on 12 March 2024.
What will happen to unfinished legislative files after the European Parliament elections?
05 May 24
Marianna Mattera
With the upcoming European Parliament (EP) elections, Cullen International looked at the state of play of selected legislative files that were not adopted by the EU co-legislators within the 2019–2024 parliamentary term. Most files will be carried over into the next EP term. It will be up to the newly elected EP to decide how to proceed with files such as the draft regulation on new procedural rules for GDPR enforcement and the draft AI Liability Directive.
Explainer: scope 3 emissions
22 April 24
Bianca Sofian
Explanatory note on scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions