Crowe "Your ESG Updates are Here – February Edition"

 
  
ESG: The “G” of taxation 
  
Tax policies and reporting standards inform the governance piece of ESG, and they offer an opportunity for companies to build transparent and reliable models for disclosure. 
  
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ESG in 2023 
In this webinar, learn how regulatory updates and more could affect your ESG strategy this year. 
  
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Regulatory and governance updates 
New PFAS restrictions in Maine 
Many states have put restrictions on how and when perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will be restricted – including Maine. 
Read about the restrictions 

Proposed rule on PFAS and other chemicals in Washington 
The Washington Department of Ecology proposed a new rule to place reporting requirements or restrictions on certain products containing chemicals including PFAS. 
Learn more about the proposed rule 

Cosmetic requirements reform signed into law 
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022, is the first major amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in more than 80 years. 
Jump to page 1,389 to read the new law 

Canada drafts a forced labor law 
Canada has drafted legislation to address forced labor and child labor in the supply chain. 
Learn more about the proposed legislation 

9 additions to ECHA’s Candidate List of SVHCs 
On Jan. 17, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added nine new substances to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs). 
Read more about the substances
  
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Upcoming events 
  
March 1-3: Crowe is one of the sponsors of the American Bar Association’s White Collar Crime conference, which will provide insight on ethics, skills, and recent legal developments. 
  
March 8: Our Crowe tax team will present a webinar, “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Tax Impact on Life Sciences Companies,” to discuss the impact of this law on tax, ESG, and life sciences companies. 
  
April 19: Crowe is sponsoring Manufacturers Alliance's online conference, “The ESGs of Manufacturing,” which will provide a cross-functional perspective on the different parts of ESG. 
  
Looking for more information on ESG? 
Check out our ESG resource center for the latest updates on regulations, best practices, and industry developments. 

Ready to take the next step on your ESG journey? Contact our team. 

  
Chris McClure 
  
Partner, ESG Services Leader 
[email protected] 
  

  
Gregg Anderson 
  
Managing Director 
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Daniela Arias 
  
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Rebecca Miller 
  
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