Regulation domains
Browse the regulatory areas Sustainova tracks and see which industries each one affects.
The EU's environmental and climate regulatory framework sets binding targets for GHG reduction, biodiversity protection, and circular economy transition – affecting virtually every sector.
Financial regulation in the EU increasingly integrates sustainability into disclosure, risk management, and product governance – reshaping how capital is allocated and how investment products are marketed.
Energy and resource regulation drives the EU's transition away from fossil fuels – combining binding renewable targets, efficiency mandates, and new frameworks for hydrogen, batteries, and critical raw materials.
EU product regulation is shifting from safety-only to sustainability-by-design – introducing ecodesign requirements, Digital Product Passports, and strict rules on green claims across consumer-facing sectors.
The social dimension of sustainability regulation is growing rapidly – from mandatory supply chain due diligence and pay transparency to working condition standards and just transition obligations.
Manufacturers and industrial operators – from automotive and construction equipment to process industries – face regulation covering machinery safety, installation emissions, vehicle compliance, and end-of-life obligations.