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Up-to-date analysis of evolving laws, compliance requirements, ESG rules, and sector-specific mandates. SYNE helps organisations stay compliant, reduce regulatory risk, and align proactively with shifting policy landscapes.

SEC Move Could Silence Investor Voices as Companies Gain Power to Block Shareholder Proposals

SEC Move Could Silence Investor Voices as Companies Gain Power to Block Shareholder Proposals

In a sweeping shift with major implications for corporate governance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will stop issuing opinions on companies’ requests to exclude shareholder proposals from proxy materials during the 2025–2026 proxy season. The move effectively gives companies broad latitude to block

EU Member States Push to Delay ETS2 Carbon Market Over Economic Fears

EU Member States Push to Delay ETS2 Carbon Market Over Economic Fears

A coalition of European Union member states, led by Cyprus and backed mainly by Central and Eastern European countries, is seeking to postpone the launch of the EU’s new carbon market (ETS2) for road transport and buildings, citing serious social and economic concerns, according to a research analysis by

Basel Committee to Launch Global Climate Risk Disclosure Framework

Basel Committee to Launch Global Climate Risk Disclosure Framework

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has committed to intensifying its efforts to assess and disclose the financial risks posed by climate change, particularly in relation to extreme weather events. At a meeting held on May 12, 2025, the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) reaffirmed

Governor Hochul Unveils $1 Billion Sustainable Future Program for New York

Governor Hochul Unveils $1 Billion Sustainable Future Program for New York

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a landmark $1 billion investment in New York's future as part of the state’s FY 2026 Enacted Budget, marking the most ambitious climate, environmental, and agricultural agenda in the state’s history. The Sustainable Future Program, a central component of the budget,

Chancellor Merz Urges EU to Cancel Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Chancellor Merz Urges EU to Cancel Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the full cancellation of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), signaling a potential shift in Europe's approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulation. In a statement made during his first official visit to Brussels, Merz

EU Council Approves Flexible Emissions Targets for Carmakers

EU Council Approves Flexible Emissions Targets for Carmakers

The Council of the European Union has approved a significant amendment to CO₂ emissions regulations for new passenger cars and vans, providing car manufacturers with greater flexibility in meeting the 2025 emissions targets. The new framework will assess compliance over a three-year average (2025-2027), rather than annually, easing the transition

U.S. Government and States Challenge New York and Vermont’s Climate Liability Laws

U.S. Government and States Challenge New York and Vermont’s Climate Liability Laws

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general have launched legal challenges against New York and Vermont’s newly enacted "climate superfund" laws. These laws aim to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the environmental damage caused by climate change, potentially