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Latest Trends in China’s ESG Reporting Policies and Regulations
China
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Its core philosophy encourages companies to integrate these three factors into their corporate development strategies while encouraging investors to incorporate them into investment …
China
On March 3, 2026, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province published the Jiangsu Province Supplementary List of Key New Pollutants for Management (First Batch) on its official …
South Korea
On February 13, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment issued a preliminary notice of the Draft Public Notice on the Standards, etc. for Extending the Validity Period …
Vietnam
On January 23, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP to provide guidelines for the Law on Product and Goods Quality. Previously, on June 18, 2025, the National Assembly passed …
South Korea
On February 23, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment promulgated revised Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. The amendment is intended to strengthen the management …
Vietnam
On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Decision No. 699/QD-BNNMT on piloting the allocation of GHG emission for 2025 and 2026. The Decision takes effect from …
Indonesia
The Jakarta Special Capital Region Regulation No. 5/2026 on Energy and Water Efficiency in Buildings was promulgated and enforced on February 6, 2026, replacing the former “Jakarta Special Capital Region …
Non-Renewable Energy Policies and Their Impact on the Power Generation Mix in the Philippines
Philippines
Overview of Philippine Energy Energy plays a crucial role in the economic development and industrial growth of the Philippines. As electricity demand continues to increase due to population growth and …
South Korea
On February 25, 2026, the National Assembly of South Korea introduced a bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The bill is intended to help prevent recurrences, particularly …
Vietnam
On 9 February 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam officially signed Decision No. 263/QD-TTg, approving the total pilot greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allocation for the 2025–2026 period. This …
India
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued notifications on February 27, 2026, specifying definitions of “Green Ammonia” and “Green Methanol”. Both green ammonia and green methanol are …
China
On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially promulgated the “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China,” China’s first comprehensive legal code in the environmental protection …
China
On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially promulgated the Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China, China’s first comprehensive legal code in the field of …
China
On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially promulgated the “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China,” China’s first comprehensive legal code in the field of …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, via Presidential Order No. 70. As the second law in China to be designated …
China
The “Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China“ was promulgated on March 12, 2026, via Presidential Order No. 70. As the second law in China to be designated …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 5) …
Thailand
The Ministry of Industry of Thailand issued, on February 12, 2026, the “Ministry of Industry Notification: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Establishment of Emission Standards for Air Pollutants Discharged from …
Australia
The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW) initiated a public consultation on March 23, 2026, regarding a proposal to add six chemical groups to the …
Vietnam
On March 16, 2026, the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade issued Official Document No. 2016/SCT‑KTATMT, titled “Several Notes on the Implementation of Administrative Procedures for Issuing Import and Export …
*Taiwan
On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of Taiwan announced a draft amendment to the Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Dry Cell Batteries and initiated …
India
In February 2026, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India came to establish a common portal for all Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules, along with a dedicated electronic platform …
Malaysia
In February 2026, Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) released its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 (PSP 2026–2030).
South Korea
On February 19, 2026, South Korea promulgated a partial amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. The amendment requires …
Vietnam
On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly promulgated Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on Mechanisms and Policies for National Energy Development for the 2026–2030 Period. The Resolution takes effect from 1 March …
Indonesia
The Indonesian environmental NGO “Dietplastik Indonesia” has released a report in February 2026 regarding the monitoring and enforcement of single-use plastic (SUP) regulations in the country. This report summarizes the …
New Zealand
On March 17, 2026, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released a Discussion Document and opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to Schedule 2A of the Hazardous Substances …
South Korea
On February 27, 2026, South Korean National Assembly member Kim Jong-min and 10 other lawmakers submitted a Bill for Partial Amendment to the Aсt on Promotion of Development and Distribution …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 4) …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 3) …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed during the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 2) …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, by Presidential Order No. 70. This is the second law in China to be …
China
On February 9, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) promulgated the revised national environmental standard, Technical Specifications for Soil Environmental Monitoring (HJ 166-2026). This standard, which updates the …
Japan
On February 19, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Ministry of the Environment jointly released proposed partial revisions to the following …
Philippines
On February 24, 2026, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued Administrative Order No. 2026‑05, titled Guidelines Governing the Establishment, and Monitoring of Voluntary Forest Carbon Credit …
China
On February 13, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) promulgated the revised version of the mandatory national standard, Ambient Air Quality Standards (GB 3095-2026). This standard, which updates …
India
India’s national think-tank NITI Aayog released a policy report titled “Enhancing Circular Economy of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in India” on January 23, 2026. The document has outlined the current status …
Vietnam
On January 29, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam promulgated “Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BNNMT on amendments and supplements to several provisions of Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on the implementation …
*Hong Kong
On February 20, 2026, the Environment and Ecology Bureau of Hong Kong announced amendments to Schedule 2 of the Pesticides Ordinance. Following updates to the Rotterdam Convention, the chemicals carbosulfan …
China
On February 9, 2026, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published a draft List of Products Subject to The Energy Efficiency Labeling Requirement (2026version) Along with Energy Efficiency Labeling Rules …
Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry issued the “Minister of Industry Regulation No. 2/2026 on Procedures for the Preparation and Approval of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans for Businesses and/or Activities …
Thailand
The Ministry of Industry of Thailand, on February 12, 2026, issued the “Ministerial Notification: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Requirement for Installing Special Equipment for Reporting Air Pollutants Emitted from …
Japan
On February 2, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and other relevant ministries announced their intention to designate three groups of substances: chlorpyrifos; medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs); and …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced the ” Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2026-2030 (OSHMP30)” in February 2026. The department aims to reduce the number …
Vietnam
On 29 January 2026, The Government hereby promulgates “Decree 48/2026/ND-CP amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Government’s Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP on elaboration of several Articles of the Law on …
China
On February 2, 2026, China’s Ministry of Water Resources published the 2025 edition of the Guidelines on Preferential Policies for Water Conservation Industry. The guidelines aim to promote government measures …
India
India’s national think-tank NITI Aayog released a policy report titled “Advancing Circular Economy of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (E-waste) and Lithium Ion Batteries in India” on January 22, 2026.
*Taiwan
On February 23, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment promulgated the revised version of the Types and Limit Values of Substances Hazardous to Health Prohibited from Discharge into Groundwater Systems. The …
Japan
On January 21, 2026, Japan released a draft ministerial ordinance specifying the individual “perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS)‑related substances” that will be designated as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under the …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced the ” Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2026-2030 (OSHMP30)” in February 2026. The department aims to reduce the number …
China
On February 9, 2026, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) published the Notice on the Implementation of Operations Related to the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market for Fiscal Year …
Global
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) issued a news release dated February 19, 2026, outlining nine common misconceptions that companies tend to hold when addressing “Just Transition.” Just …
Vietnam
On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam issued Circular No. 69/2025/TT-BXD on the display of energy labels for energy‑using equipment under the ministry’s jurisdiction. The circular sets …
China
On February 9, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of the People’s Republic of China published the Notice on Further Strengthening the Management of Ozone-Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons …
Global
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced in a news release dated February 26, 2026, that it has published the “NbS Brief Series” to promote the implementation of …
Thailand
On February 10, 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, through the Excise Department, published four notifications in the Royal Thai Government Gazette concerning energy‑efficient hybrid vehicles (Hybrid Electric Vehicles) that use …
China
On February 1, 2026, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Shandong Province published the Shandong Province Supplementary List of Key New Pollutants for Management (2025 Edition) on its official …
South Korea
On January 26, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced the Resource Circulation Bureau’s key work plan for 2026, aimed at building a sustainable, decarbonized circular …
Vietnam
On February 25, 2026, the Vietnam Chemical Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Notice No. 27/TB‑HC regarding the declaration of scheduled chemicals (Schedules 1–3), DOC, and DOC‑PSF …
The Crisis of Transboundary Pollution: Environmental Security and Thailand’s Strategic Challenges
Thailand
Understanding Transboundary Pollution and Its Impacts on Thailand In the era of rapid economic integration, environmental challenges have increasingly transcended national borders and have become one of the most significant …
China
On December 31, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China published the voluntary national standard, General Rules for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting and Reporting for Industrial Enterprises (GB/T …
Thailand
The Thai government published a royal decree in the Royal Gazette on March 2, 2026, granting an income tax deduction of up to 200,000 baht for the installation cost of …
Indonesia
On February 7, 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Management Agency (KLH/BPLH) announced that it had imposed strict administrative sanctions—specifically, suspension of operations—on two companies in East Kalimantan. …
Vietnam
On December 26, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam issued Circular 75/2025/TT-BNNMT promulgating lists of approved and prohibited plant protection chemicals in Vietnam. This circular take effect …
South Korea
On January 22, 2026, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea announced that it is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling …
Global
On February 9, 2026, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) issued a media release warning that companies are degrading nature even as they depend on natural …
China
On February 3, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with seven other government authorities including the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the National Development and Reform …
Myanmar
Myanmar’s state-owned media “The Global New Light of Myanmar” has reported that the Pesticide Registration Board is banning all registration, import, sale, formulation, repackaging of Paraquat, a highly toxic pesticide …
South Korea
On January 30, 2026, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) issued a public notice on a partial amendment to the Hazard Review Results of Chemical Substances under the Act …
*Taiwan
On January 28, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced 20 Priority Management Chemicals for which companies must submit additional handling information, specifically Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Article 10 of …
Vietnam
On 21 January 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 30/2026/NĐ-CP, detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy. The Decree takes effect from …
China
On January 7, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of China published the List of Hazardous Waste Management Exclusions (2026 Edition) in order to fully implement the Law …
India
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) of India has issued a notification to tighten emission standards for particulate matter (PM) on February 20, 2026. The scope covers industries located …
Indonesia
On January 22, 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Management Agency (KLH/BPLH) announced emergency measures requiring eight companies located in Jabodetabek (the Greater Jakarta area) to halt the …
South Korea
On February 6, 2026, the Korean government published draft amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (“K-BPR”) following amendments to …
Vietnam
On November 19, 2025, the Vietnamese Government issued Decision No. 2530/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister: Approving the National Action Plan on Air Pollution Remediation and Air Quality Management for the …
Global
On February 5, 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlighted the growing significance of REDD+—a global initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from deforestation and forest degradation—on …
*Taiwan
On January 28, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced 20 Priority Management Chemicals for which companies must submit additional handling information, specifically Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Vietnam
On January 18, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 87/QD-BCT (2026). This Decision announces new, amended, and abolished administrative procedures within the chemical sector under the …
China
On January 16, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with four other central government agencies including the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of …
The Philippines at COP30: Policy Proposals and Strategic Climate Priorities
Philippines
What is COP30? The Thirtieth Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which took place in Belém, Brazil from November 10-21, 2025, …
Australia
On February 13, 2026, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) released its final report assessing carbon leakage risks and providing recommendations to the government. …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Fire Services (Fire-fighting Equipment or Fire Safety Installation) Regulations 2026 on January 30, 2026. Under the Fire Services Act 1988 and its 2025 amendment, all installed …
Thailand
On January 21, 2026, Thailand’s National Environment Board promulgated the “Notification of the National Environment Board: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Establishment of Air Quality Standards for General Ambient Air.” …
Indonesia
On February 13, 2026, the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) notified through WTO/TBT regarding the “Draft Regulation of the Halal Product Assurance Agency regarding the Forms and Methods of …
China
On January 29, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released a draft of the Administrative Measures for Industrial Water Conservation (hereinafter, the Measures) and launched a public …
India
On January 27, 2026, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry drafted the Indian Boiler Regulations, 2026, which will seek to replace the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950. A 30-day public …
Singapore
On February 3, 2026, Coastal Protection and Other Amendments Bill was introduced in Singapore’s Parliament that would legally require coastal landowners to carry out protective and retrofitting measures to safeguard …
*Taiwan
The Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced its 2026 inspection plan for products subject to MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards), Energy Efficiency Grade Labels, and the voluntary Energy …
Philippines
On January 13, 2026, the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) signed Joint Memorandum Circular No. 001, series of 2026: Streamlined requirements and processing of permits, licenses, …
*Taiwan
On February 12, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) released a draft amendment to the Restrictions on the Import of Mercury‑Containing Products. The public comment period will remain open until …
China
On January 21, 2026, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) published a draft announcement on its official website proposing the addition of five chemical substances to the Catalogue of Hazardous …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 02/2026/TT‑BCT, “Guidance on the Implementation of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 25/2026/ND‑CP on the …
South Korea
On January 18, 2026, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea launched a new call for applicants under a government-led regulatory exemption system, known as the …
China
On December 29, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released the List of Priority Controlled Chemicals (Third Edition). The list contains 23 chemicals, including carcinogenic substances such as …
South Korea
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea has announced that it will expand the scope of the Tire Noise Declaration and Rating Labeling System to include …
*Taiwan
On December 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced amendments to the Inspection Regulations for Mandatory Inspection of Electric Handheld …
Malaysia
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia, following amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) pursuant to the 42nd ASEAN Cosmetic Commission (ACC) Meeting, has promulgated …
Philippines
On February 3, 2026, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the “Draft Administrative Order: General Guidelines on the Regulatory Compliance of Food Contact Articles (FCA) Used for Prepackaged …
China
On November 28, 2025, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) issued the Detailed Rules for the Administration of Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) Management for Renewable Energy (Trial). The rules took effect …
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