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ArticleAmendments To The Packaging Waste LegislationNew amendments to the packaging waste legislation were promulgated in the 100th issue of the Bulgarian State Gazette dated 16 December 2022. The amendments are in the Ordinance on Packaging...BulgariaEnvironmentSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleApproved List Of Emissions Trading Participants From 2013The Government has approved the list of installations in Bulgaria that will participate in the European scheme for greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading from 2013, as well as the allowances allocated to each of them.BulgariaEnvironmentCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
Article"Green Claims" In Bulgaria, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, And SlovakiaOn 22 March 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a Directive on Green Claims. The proposed Directive aims to tackle false environmental claims...European UnionEnvironmentKinstellar
ArticleNew Waste Management Legislation. Waste Reporting Obligations In Bulgaria. What Are The Key Considerations For Businesses?Bulgarian and EU legislators have been focusing on waste reduction and reporting recently. We are using the latest acts of the European Parliament to...BulgariaEnvironmentSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleThe Impact Of The EU Third Energy Package On Bulgarian LegislationThe third energy package (TEP) aims at the development of the electricity and gas markets, particularly the separation of supply and generation activities from transmission operations.BulgariaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)
ArticleThe ‘Good Old' Internal Market Order: The Industrial And Economic Agenda Of The von der Leyen Commission And What Businesses In Central And Eastern Europe Can ExpectThe new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen took office on 2 December. Among the challenges it faces is the daunting task of restoring Europe's competitiveness and economic prowess ...European UnionStrategyKinstellar
ArticleThe Importance Of ESG Reporting For Businesses In BulgariaEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has evolved from a corporate trend into a regulatory requirement and a key factor for sustainable business growth.BulgariaCorporate/Commercial LawEurofast
ArticleSustainability Reporting Obligations For EU And Non-EU Companies: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting DirectiveThe Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD) is part of the European Union's efforts to enhance the scope and quality of sustainability reporting among companies.European UnionCorporate/Commercial LawSheppard
ArticleSustainability And ESG In The Transport Sector In BulgariaIn recent years, the terms "sustainability" and "ESG" have been steadily making their way into the professionally oriented media. But what do they mean and why do they have particular implications...BulgariaCorporate/Commercial LawErnst & Young Law Partnership
ArticleEnvironment 2013 - BulgariaWhat are the main statutes and regulations relating to the environment? BulgariaEnvironmentSchoenherr (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)