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From Carbon to Contracts: What Businesses need to know about Global Climate Laws and Licensing by Andrea Green, Advisor, Products of Change Climate legislation is gaining momentum worldwide, driving significant changes in how companies operate and manage their brand integrity. As climate change intensifies, legal frameworks around the world are evolving rapidly, reshaping the way businesses approach compliance, intellectual property, and sustainability. Companies navigating international markets or managing global licensing portfolios must now operate within an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Climate Legislation and Divergent Models: US vs EU/UK
Since the Paris Agreement in 2015 set the global tone for emissions reduction, climate regulations are now front and centre in business planning. The U.S. and the EU/UK are employing distinct approaches to climate legislation. Understanding these differences is crucial for professionals to build future-proof licensing strategies, as the impact on ESG reporting, product compliance, and brand reputation is immediate and profound.
United States: Incentives and Decentralisation
The US remains primarily driven by incentives. The 2022 Inflation Reduction