Key Regulatory Schedule

EU F-Gas HFC Quota Reduction Schedule (Full Phase-Out by 2050) and Transition to Alternative Technologies

In force since March 11, 2024 (the phased HFC quota reduction schedule applies from 2025 through 2050)

EU Battery Regulation End-of-Life Battery Collection Targets, Material-Specific Recycling Efficiency, and Recycled Content Obligations

In force since August 17, 2023 (phased targets applying from 2025 to 2036)

EU REACH Restriction on Intentionally Added Microplastics

Phased application beginning October 17, 2023 (progressive bans by product category through 2035)

EU ETS Free Allocation Benchmarks for Industrial Sectors and CBAM-Linked Full Phase-Out

Revised operation began 2024 (CBAM-linked phase-out from 2026 to 2034)

JP GX Promotion Act (Act on Promotion of a Smooth Transition to a Decarbonized Growth-Oriented Economic Structure)

Enacted May 2023, taking effect in stages (carbon surcharge from fiscal 2028; paid allocations for the power generation sector from fiscal 2033)

Amara's Law: Further Reporting Deadline Extension and Narrowed Scope of Retroactive Application

First reporting deadline September 15, 2026 (2026 amendment took effect in May; full ban by 2032)

Maine PFAS Products Ban: The 2024 Amendment's Effective Repeal of General Reporting in Favor of the "Currently Unavoidable Use" (CUU) Framework

Second-phase ban effective January 1, 2026; full ban by 2032 (Currently Unavoidable Use framework in operation)

EU F-Gas Regulation Equipment-Specific Sales Ban Schedule — Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment and SF6 Electrical Equipment

In force since March 11, 2024 (Annex IV equipment-specific bans apply in stages from 2025 to 2032)

U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Clean Energy Tax Incentives — Accelerated Reduction Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Phased implementation beginning January 1, 2023, continuing through the end of 2032

U.S. EPA PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR)

Effective 2024; MCL compliance by 2029 (extension to 2031 proposed)

Global Roadmap of PFAS Regulation Worldwide

Cross-regional comparison and B2B roadmap of global PFAS regulations through 2023–2030

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Packaging Minimisation Standards, Empty Space Ratio Limits, and Prohibition of Excessive Packaging

In force since February 11, 2025 (the minimisation obligation applies from January 1, 2030; the empty space ratio limit applies from January 1, 2030 or three years after the implementing acts enter into force, whichever is later)

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Recyclability Performance Grading System, Recycled Content Requirements, and Reuse Targets

In force since February 11, 2025 (the recyclability performance grading system and reuse targets apply in stages from 2030)

Scope of the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Article 5 Requirement Parameters, and the Framework for the Ban on Destroying Unsold Goods

In force since July 18, 2024 (the ban on destroying unsold goods applies in stages from July 19, 2026 / July 19, 2030, depending on company size)

EU Ban on the Destruction of Unsold Apparel and Footwear

Applicable to large companies from July 19, 2026 (extended to medium-sized companies from 2030)

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Waste Reduction Targets, Banned Single-Use Packaging Formats, and Deposit Return Systems

In force since February 11, 2025 (waste reduction targets and banned-format provisions apply in stages from 2030)

JP 5th Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society (Transition to a Circular Economy)

Approved by the Cabinet in August 2024 (Japan's top-level circular economy policy for 2024 to 2030)

EU ESPR: Application to Electronics and ICT Products (Horizontal Requirements)

No dedicated delegated act. Indicative adoption of horizontal requirements in 2027 (reparability) and 2029 (recycled content)

Washing Machine Microfiber Filtration Mandate (AB 1628): Technical Standards Ahead of the 2029 Effective Date

Effective January 1, 2029 (new washing machines must be equipped with a filter)

EU CSDDD Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Implementation Process and Value Chain Engagement Requirements

Directive entered into force on July 25, 2024 (as amended, national transposition measures apply from July 26, 2029)

Textile and Apparel PFAS Ban (AB 1817): Exempted Categories and Phased Grace Periods

Effective January 1, 2025 (extreme-weather gear granted a grace period until January 1, 2028)

EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

In force since 25 July 2024 (application date unified to 26 July 2029 under the 2026 Omnibus reform; transposition deadline 26 July 2028)

EU Waste Framework Directive Amendment — Introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Textiles

In force since October 16, 2025 (Member State transposition by June 17, 2027; EPR schemes to be established by April 17, 2028)

JP GX Promotion Act — Fossil Fuel Levy (Carbon Surcharge) Scheme

Scheduled for introduction and collection starting FY2028

Colorado PFAS Consumer Products Ban: Expansion to Cookware and Commercial Food Equipment Under SB 24-081

Phased implementation in 2024/2025 (cookware ban in 2026, commercial equipment ban in 2028)

Connecticut PFAS Product Regulation Law (Public Act 24-115): The January 2026 Disclosure/Notice Phase and the Transition to a Full 2028 Ban

Labeling and notice obligations effective January 1, 2026; full product ban effective January 1, 2028

UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Introduced January 1, 2027 (the UK's own carbon border adjustment mechanism; returns and payments for 2027 are due by the end of May 2028)

New York State PFAS Ban Law (S5648): The 2025 Effective Date for Textile and Apparel Regulation and Its Phased Exemption

Effective January 1, 2025 (extreme-weather gear granted a grace period until January 1, 2028)

JP Water Pollution Control Act — Strengthened Effluent Standards for Hexavalent Chromium

Enacted April 1, 2024 (Provisional standards until March 31, 2027 for 3 sectors)

SB 253 Rulemaking Completion and CARB's Reset of the Reporting Deadline

Phased disclosure requirements beginning 2026 (Scope 1 and 2 in 2026, Scope 3 in 2027)

EU Battery Regulation — Removability and Replaceability Requirement for Portable and LMT Batteries (2027)

Effective February 18, 2027 (removability and replaceability requirement for portable and LMT batteries)

EU Methane Emissions Regulation for the Energy Sector

In force since August 4, 2024 (equivalent standards and reporting obligations for imported fossil fuels apply from 2027)

US California SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act

Full implementation beginning 2027

Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging EPR Act (SB 54): Repeated Rulemaking Delays and the May 2026 Final Rule

Regulations take effect May 1, 2026; full program implementation begins January 1, 2027

EU End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation

Expected adoption around 2026–2027, with phased full application following a transition period after enactment

JP Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Final standards published end of March 2025 (phased mandatory application for Prime Market companies expected from the fiscal year ending March 2027)

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Transitional period began October 1, 2023; definitive period began January 1, 2026 (CBAM certificate sales begin February 1, 2027)

EU Battery Regulation: Carbon Footprint and Digital Battery Passport Requirements

In force since February 18, 2024 (phased: CFP declaration from 2025, Passport from February 2027)

EU Forced Labour Regulation

Adopted by the European Parliament in April 2024 (full application expected around 2027, three years after publication)

EU Battery Regulation Digital Battery Passport Specifications and QR Code Traceability Practice

In force since August 17, 2023 (individual battery passports mandatory from February 18, 2027)

Germany's Blue Angel Ecolabel (DE-UZ 219) — Emission, Energy Efficiency, and Recycling Requirements for Office Equipment (Printers and Copiers)

DE-UZ 219 criteria in effect (valid through December 31, 2027, with periodic revisions)

EU CBAM Certificate Purchase, Holding, and Surrender System — Quarterly Holding Requirement (50%) and Annual Settlement Schedule

Charging on embedded emissions begins with the start of the definitive period on January 1, 2026; actual certificate purchases begin February 1, 2027

JP Act on Special Measures Concerning Promotion of Proper Treatment of PCB Waste

March 31, 2027 (Final statutory deadline for low-concentration PCB waste disposal)

EU CBAM Direct and Indirect Emissions Calculation Formulas and Certificate Requirement Logic for Covered Sectors

Transitional phase began October 1, 2023 (definitive period from January 1, 2026; CBAM certificate sales begin February 1, 2027)

ESPR Delegated Act on Ecodesign for Textiles (Pending)

To be determined (indicative adoption timeline in the Working Plan: 2027)

U.S. California Climate-Related Disclosure Regime (SB 253 / SB 261)

Phased disclosure requirements beginning 2026 (Scope 1 and 2 in 2026, Scope 3 from 2027)

Colorado Single-Use Packaging Reduction EPR Act (HB 22-1355): Operational Status Following Full 2025 Launch

Program fully launches in 2025; fee structure finalized in 2026; eco-modulation begins in 2027

Washington State's Safer Products PFAS Rule: Details and the November 2025 Amendment (WAC 173-337)

Amendment effective December 21, 2025; phased reporting and bans apply in 2026/2027

グローバル 国際司法裁判所 (ICJ)の気候変動義務に関する勧告的意見と国家のDue Diligence責任

2025年7月23日 ICJ勧告的意見 / 2026年5月20日 国連総会決議 A/RES/80/263 採択

China Ecological and Environmental Code

Effective August 15, 2026