Global Frameworks & Regulations
EU ETS, CBAM, GRI, TCFD, CDP, SBTi — international carbon regulations and reporting frameworks that affect Asian businesses.
EU ETS (Emissions Trading System)
EU ETS covers ~40% of EU greenhouse gas emissions. Applies to power plants, industrial facilities, and aviation within the EU. Price: €55–70/tCO₂ (2026). Relevant for Indian/Asian companies with EU subsidiaries or EU-based supply chain partners.
EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)
CBAM imposes a carbon levy on imports of steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen, and electricity from non-EU countries. Indian exporters must report embedded emissions quarterly and purchase CBAM certificates.
GRI Standards (Global Reporting Initiative)
GRI is the world's most widely used sustainability reporting framework. GRI 305 covers emissions disclosures (Scope 1, 2, 3). Many large buyers and investors require GRI-aligned reporting as a condition of doing business.
TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures)
TCFD's 4-pillar framework (Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics & Targets) is used by investors to assess climate risk. SGX mandates TCFD for large-cap listed companies. ISSB IFRS S2 is built on TCFD.
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
CDP runs the world's largest environmental disclosure system. Companies, cities, and regions disclose climate, water, and forest data annually. An A-List score signals leadership and is valued by institutional investors.
SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)
SBTi validates corporate emission reduction targets aligned with 1.5°C science. Near-term target: 42% reduction by 2030. Net-zero standard: 90%+ reduction by 2050. Over 7,000 companies globally have committed.
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