This policy paper provides further information on the forthcoming introduction of mandatory digital waste tracking across the UK.
The system is due to be launched across two phases: firstly in 2026 for ‘waste receivers’ (permitted or licenced waste management facilities) before a second phase in April 2027, at the earliest, for producers of waste and waste carriers, brokers and dealers.
This Act established powers for the future regulation of product safety, efficacy or efficiency and associated metrology (measurement).
Future regulations may be made setting requirements that must be met to market or use products in the UK.
These regulations will extend the climate change agreement scheme until 31 March 2033.Changes made include three further target periods, revised buy-out calculation methods and the application of targets to each facility only, rather than allowing these to be applied across multiple facilities.
Holders of climate change agreements receive a discount against the climate change levy in return for binding energy or emissions reduction targets.
Amendments by these regulations delay certain corporate sustainability reporting deadlines under the Companies Act 2014.
Irish incorporated public-interest entities with 500 or more employees will now be required to publish their first report in 2028, based on data for the 2027 financial year. This is deferred from the original deadline of 2026.
Irish-listed SMEs, small and non-complex institutions, and captive insurance or reinsurance undertakings will be required to issue their first reports in 2029, based on 2028 data.
