Tag: supply chain transparency
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EU’s new green tariff rules take effect for high-carbon goods
What’s changing and why it matters The European Union has rolled out a landmark policy shift by introducing mandatory green tariff rules for imports of high-carbon goods. Starting today, products like steel, cement, aluminum, and other emissions-intensive materials entering the EU market must demonstrate conformity with low-carbon regulations. Failure to provide verifiable carbon data or…
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EU’s new green tariff rules reshape trade for high-carbon goods
What the new EU green tariff rules require The European Union has formally introduced a sweeping set of rules aimed at curbing emissions from imports of high-carbon goods. From today, companies selling steel, cement, aluminum, and other carbon-intensive products into the EU must demonstrate that their products meet low-carbon standards. If suppliers cannot prove compliance,…
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Twiggy Forrest Demands Action to Close Russian Oil Loopholes in Australia
Summary of the Call to Action One of Australia’s most influential business figures, Fortescue Mining founder Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, has urged the Albanese government to take immediate steps to block Russian-origin oil from entering Australia. In a climate of escalating sanctions pressure on Moscow, Forrest warns that existing loopholes could undermine Australia’s commitment to a…
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Asbestos-Colored Sand Recall on eBay Australia Highlights Online Marketplace Gaps
Australia is facing tough questions about how unsafe consumer products are removed from mass online marketplaces after a national recall of 32 coloured sand products tied to asbestos contamination. The recall, which emerged amid heightened concern for home-use toys and craft materials, has put a spotlight on the speed and reliability with which platforms like…