The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution is agency’s latest contribution to its “Building a Circular Economy for All” initiative.
Browse CSR Regulations by Topic
The Latest Requirements in Sustainability, Labor Practices, and More
CSR regulations in the U.S. and abroad are constantly evolving. To help keep our members in the corporate citizenship community well informed, the BCCCC delivers a monthly briefing, Regulatory Radar. Each individual brief is a summary of a recent regulatory decision that may impact an organization's CSR efforts. The briefs and the monthly compilation email are accessible to BCCCC members only.
If you're not yet a member, take a moment to learn more about our coverage of CSR regulations, along with other BCCCC membership benefits.
Current members can access the CSR regulation briefs below, categorized by key sustainability topics.
Corporate Citizenship
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In a significant step towards harmonizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating activities, the European Union formally adopted the EU Ratings Regulation.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently overturned a 2019 ruling that allowed employers to make changes to employment terms without union input.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Rule addressing deceptive pricing practices often used in live-event ticketing and short-term lodging.
Engaging Employees
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A recent bill in California expands the protections and paid sick leave uses for employees who have been victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final rule prohibiting usage of almost all non-compete clauses by employers and will require employers to rescind existing agreements, except for those that apply to senior executives.
The DOJ hopes its new program will incentivize individuals to come forward with information on corporate crime.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued its final regulation to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Community Involvement
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REGULATORY RADAR - India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act 2020 (FCRA 2020) came into force on September 29, 2020; read updates on the changing terms.
REGULATORY RADAR - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed new legislation that incorporates the federal Johnson Amendment into state law.
The India government passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill (RPwD) on December 14, 2016. The new legislation complies with the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and increases the number of officially recognized categories to 21 from seven.
Despite being one of the world’s largest and fastest growing economies in recent years, China ranked next to last in the World Giving Index, according to a report by the Charities Aid Foundation, which measures charitable giving behavior across 146 different countries.
Sustainablity Reporting
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Canadian legislators passed a new bill amending the Competition Act to help substantiate green claims from companies, hoping to effectively reduce greenwashing entirely.
The European Council has formally adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s financial regulator, is setting forth a rule to fight greenwashing among investment firms.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final rules on the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime.
Responsible Corporate Leadership
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The European Union’s landmark AI Act went into effect on August 1, 2024.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Treasury released updated utilization guidance for carbon oxides, including carbon dioxide.
In July 2024, the California Department of Industrial Relations announced new indoor heat protections, effective immediately.
Nebraska has become the 13th and most recent state to adopt AI guidance. Nebraska’s guidance specifically targets the use of AI by insurance companies.
Environmental Sustainability
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The USDA announced it was awarding $39 million in grants to American business owners in order to increase access to domestic biofuels.
The EPA has announced a product label that indicates “safer use” products for outdoor use, including pet care products, fire defense products, and car, boat, or grill cleaners.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “good neighbor” ozone regulations were blocked by a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States.
On June 17th, the European Union enacted its new Nature Restoration Law, which sets legally-binding targets for ecosystem restoration across the continent.
Supply Chain Management
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Canada’s Bill S-211—currently in committee at the House of Commons—aims to address forced labor and human rights abuses within corporate supply chains.
REGULATORY RADAR - The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has been in effect in the United States as of June 21, 2022.
REGULATORY RADAR -On July 13, 2021, Maine signed the United States’ first packaging-based extended producer responsibility (EPR) program into law, signaling a possible change in the recycling systems in the nation.
REGULATORY RADAR - The guidance is intended to enhance companies' capacity to eradicate forced labor from value chains.