Policy & Regulation
Tracking climate policy developments, regulatory changes, and compliance deadlines across jurisdictions worldwide.
15
Policies Tracked
10
Jurisdictions
8
Upcoming Deadlines
Active Policies
TRACKED
| Title | Jurisdiction | Type | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU ETS Phase IV | European Union | regulation | enforced | Dec 31, 2023 |
| EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) | European Union | regulation | enforced | Sep 30, 2023 |
| US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - Climate Provisions | United States | bill | enacted | Aug 15, 2022 |
| California Cap-and-Trade Program Amendments 2025 | United States - California | regulation | enacted | Apr 14, 2025 |
| China National ETS Expansion Phase II | China | regulation | proposed | Aug 31, 2025 |
| UK ETS Phase II | United Kingdom | regulation | enacted | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Paris Agreement Article 6.4 Mechanism | International | treaty | enforced | Nov 30, 2024 |
| CORSIA - Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation | International | treaty | enforced | Dec 31, 2023 |
| India Carbon Credit Trading Scheme | India | regulation | proposed | May 31, 2025 |
| Singapore Carbon Tax Escalation | Singapore | regulation | enforced | Dec 31, 2023 |
| Brazil BNDES Green Bond Framework & Regulated Carbon Market | Brazil | bill | enacted | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Mexico Pilot ETS | Mexico | regulation | enforced | Dec 31, 2022 |
| South Africa Carbon Tax Phase II | South Africa | regulation | enforced | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Japan GX Transformation Bonds & Carbon Pricing | Japan | bill | enacted | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Korea K-ETS Reform Package | South Korea | regulation | proposed | Oct 31, 2025 |
Recent Changes
EU CBAM Transitional Database Updated with Q4 2025 Reports
implementation
Feb 6, 2026
China Releases Draft Rules for Cement Sector ETS Inclusion
proposal
Jan 27, 2026
California ARB Approves 2025-2030 Cap Trajectory
amendment
Jan 14, 2026
UK Announces Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Details
proposal
Jan 9, 2026
India Notifies First Tranche of Obligated Entities
implementation
Dec 19, 2025
Article 6.4 Supervisory Body Approves First Methodologies
implementation
Dec 11, 2025
Singapore Raises Carbon Tax to S$45/tCO2e
rate_change
Nov 29, 2025
Japan GX League Publishes First Voluntary Compliance Reports
implementation
Nov 14, 2025
South Africa Carbon Tax Phase II Regulations Gazetted
enactment
Oct 27, 2025
Korea Proposes K-ETS Fourth Planning Period Allocation Plan
proposal
Oct 7, 2025
Policies by Jurisdiction
Upcoming Deadlines
WATCHLIST
EU CBAM Q1 2026 Reporting Deadline
European Union · Importers must submit quarterly CBAM reports for Q1 2026, the final transitional quarter before full financial adjustment begins.
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India CCTS Compliance Period Begins
India · First compliance period of India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme commences for 472 notified entities across power, steel, cement, and petroleum sectors.
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CORSIA Annual Emissions Report Submission
International · Airlines must submit verified 2025 CO2 emissions reports to their respective state authorities under CORSIA Phase I mandatory obligations.
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China Cement Sector ETS Compliance Start
China · Chinese cement manufacturers with annual emissions exceeding 26,000 tCO2e enter the national ETS compliance cycle following finalization of MRV rules.
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UK ETS Phase II Free Allocation Review
United Kingdom · UK ETS Authority deadline for installations to submit updated activity level data for free allocation adjustment under the new decarbonization-linked methodology.
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Singapore Carbon Tax Compliance Deadline FY2025
Singapore · Taxable facilities must submit verified emissions reports and pay carbon tax liability at S$45/tCO2e rate, or surrender approved international carbon credits for up to 5% offset.
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South Africa Carbon Tax Phase II First Filing
South Africa · First quarterly carbon tax filing under Phase II reduced allowances. Electricity generators face full tax liability without the previous sector exemption.
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Korea K-ETS Third Period Final Surrender
South Korea · Final allowance surrender deadline for the K-ETS third planning period (2021-2025). Entities must reconcile all banked allowances before fourth period rules take effect.
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Sources: National legislatures, UNFCCC, EU Official Journal, Federal Register ·
Data exported: Feb 13, 2026