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Green hydrogen and ESG: together on the path of green recovery in Brazil
Fuel can be the key to guarantee ing Brazil a role in economic restructuring based on strategies associated with issues of the environmental, social and governance agenda
Regulation of sensitive points of the State Dam Safety Policy in Minas Gerais
Decrees approved by the government of Minas Gerais increase the stringency of environmental agencies, the means of inspection and the penalties applied to entrepreneurs who own dams.
New procurement law emphasizes environmental issues
New standard follows the global market trend in requiring enterprises to adopt ESG criteria and establishes measures that will contribute to sustainable national development.
Cetesb publishes new contaminated areas management manual
Following the progress of legislation and technology, updating the manual is essential to standardize the management procedure of contaminated areas not only in the state of São Paulo, but throughout Brazil.
Cetesb concludes out-of-court agreement with sugar and alcohol sector
The objective is to close pending lawsuits over violations resulting from fires in sugarcane growing areas in the state of São Paulo.
New decree regulates environmental compensation for licensing in SP and establishes powers of the Environmental Clearing Chamber
Decree No. 65,486/21 raises environmental clearance to the level of a mandatory condition in the environmental licensing of enterprises, works, or activities of significant impact in the state.
MG institutes State Policy on Persons Affected by Dams
State Law No. 23,795/21 requires developers and entrepreneurs to create an Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRDES), which will include all actions to remedy the socioeconomic, cultural, or environmental damage caused by dams.
STF judgment involving the labelling of products containing genetically modified organisms
Entendimento do tribunal sobre constitucionalidade da medida condiz com argumentos adotados na análise de casos recentes de conflito de competência legislativa em matéria ambiental.
ESG criteria, the new standard for responsible investments
The appreciation of responsible businesses leads to the adoption of sound environmental, social, and corporate governance practices, particularly after the coronavirus crisis.
Changes to the National Dam Safety Policy
Provisions added to the PNSB aim to ensure greater participation and information for the general population and greater transparency for developers.
"Forest + Program" - The first step towards the implementation of PSA
The program supports the Payment for Environmental Services (PSA) initiative, which aims to encourage the improvement and preservation of native vegetation in Brazilian territory.
New rules in the state of São Paulo for activities involving fuel derived from waste
With Resolution No. 47/2020, a new range of waste can be sold as raw material for Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and generate revenue. The rule {standard, norm} also allows for environmental benefits, with the use of waste within production chains, avoiding its destination to landfills.
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