sustainability regulation

Governments around the world are taking urgent action to address climate change. In the EU, this includes a raft of policies designed to improve environmental efficiency and establish a circular economy.

For companies in the ICT sector, environmental regulation has complex implications. It pressures them to improve their own performance, while creating opportunities for them to deploy digital solutions to help organisations in other sectors work in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Our sustainability service deciphers the complexity of environmental regulation and makes it easy to understand how interrelated EU policies affect your organisation. Start your personal demo today and find out what our independent, expert insight could do for you.

general topics covered

EU environmental policy

Stay up to date on EU environmental policies. Our sustainability service provides clarity, insight and commentary on the key aspects of the European Green Deal, including the Fit for 55 package and Circular Economy Action Plan. Topics covered include:

  • European Climate Law
  • Renewable energy and energy efficiency policy
  • Corporate sustainability reporting
  • Waste and recycling
The impact on the ICT sector

Many aspects of environmental policy have a direct or indirect impact on the ICT sector. Our sustainability service explores the rules and their implications for ICT companies, covering topics such as:

  • Environmental impacts of digitisation and innovation
  • Actions taken by ICT sector regulators
  • Rules and best practices for data centres
  • Transparency and reporting rules
Government and industry initiatives

Keep track of government and industry plans and targets, and understand the context behind them. We provide coverage on the steps taken by governments, regulators and ICT companies to improve sustainability. Topics covered include:

  • National environmental targets
  • Company environmental targets
  • Initiatives to improve environmental performance
The bigger picture

Climate change is a global issue. Our independent reporting and analysis covers major environmental developments on the world stage, including:

  • IPCC assessments and reports
  • COP meetings and their outcomes
  • Major policy shifts from key players

latest intelligence

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.

Commission proposes relaxation of 2035 vehicle CO2 emission targets
14 January 26 Peter Dunn

The European Commission has proposed to relax the reduction targets for CO2 emissions for cars, vans and heavy-duty vehicles. The Commission also announced the introduction of further "flexibilities" for car manufacturers and the amendment of existing technical regulations in its Automotive package, including to introduce "super-credits" for a new sub-category of small electric passenger cars.

Cyprus Council Presidency highlights environmental priorities
07 January 26 Bianca Sofian

On 1 January 2026, Cyprus took over for the next six months the presidency of the Council of the EU, previously held by Denmark. The current presidency trio is made up of Poland, Denmark and Cyprus.

European sustainability developments – 4Q 2025 update
06 January 26 Bianca Sofian

Main developments on environmental policy and regulation in Europe in the three months from October to December 2025.

CSRD transposition: Belgium, Denmark, Finland and Slovenia transpose the “stop-the-clock” directive
22 December 25 Bianca Sofian

Cullen International tracks the progress made by EU member states to transpose the CSRD as well as the “stop-the-clock” directive.

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