Marc Oliva Carbonell The new Industrial Emissions Directive: what becomes mandatory from 1 July 2026 On 15 July 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/1785 of 24 April 2024 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, amending two key pieces of European environmental law: Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (IED) and Directive… Air quality Environment Governance Industry
Marc Oliva Carbonell The new ISO 14001 shifts towards environmental management aligned with climate and sustainability The new evolution of ISO 14001 ISO 14001:2026 – ISO 14001 – Environmental management systems places climate change, life cycle and the value chain at the centre of environmental management systems. Corporate & Finance Environment Governance Industry
Marc Oliva Carbonell PPWR 2026: what the new Packaging Regulation FAQ really clarify Last week the European Commission published the official FAQ on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), a document the whole sector had been waiting for because it settles practical questions that the legal text —extensive… Environment Industry Waste
Marc Oliva Carbonell SCCFC – Catalonia's new forest climate credits: a commitment to sustainable land management The management of Mediterranean forests has become an urgent challenge in the context of climate change. Drought episodes, biodiversity loss and an ever-higher wildfire risk are forcing us to rethink how we care for our forests and how we can guarantee their resilience. Climate change Corporate & Finance Environment Public administrations
Marc Oliva Carbonell Industrial Water Transition Industrial Water Transition is the process of adapting factories to reduce their dependence on external water sources through on-site generation, the digitalisation of consumption and circularity, safeguarding business continuity in the face of scarcity. Environment Industry Water
Marc Oliva Carbonell Circular economy in industrial processes Until recently, the circular economy was perceived as an exercise in corporate social responsibility or a peripheral recycling initiative. Environment Industry Waste
Marc Oliva Carbonell Water as a strategic resource Efficient water management in industry and energy. In a context of growing pressure on natural resources, water is emerging as one of the most critical assets for economic development and sustainability. Environment Industry Public administrations Water
Marc Oliva Carbonell Soil protection 2026: The new monitoring obligations Soil protection obligations in 2026 For decades, soil has been the «poor relation» of environmental policy, often overshadowed by atmospheric decarbonisation or water management. By 2026, however, the paradigm has changed radically. Environment Governance Industry
Marc Oliva Carbonell The New Era of Packaging in Europe In January last year, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/40, a regulatory milestone that marks a before and after in resource management and the circular economy. Environment Industry Waste
Catalonia facing the European challenge in municipal waste management CATALONIA FACING THE EUROPEAN CHALLENGE IN MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND PROPOSALS Municipal waste management is one of the major environmental and social challenges of our time. Environment Public administrations Waste
Marc Oliva Carbonell New European Air Quality Directive 2025: impact in Catalonia The new European air quality directive 2025 marks a turning point in European Union environmental policy. Adopted in November 2024, it sets more demanding criteria to protect public health and the environment, applying progressively from 2025. Air quality Environment Industry Public administrations
Marc Oliva Carbonell Asbestos waste management Asbestos waste management is today one of the main environmental and public health challenges in Catalonia. The widespread industrial use of this material over decades has left a complex legacy that demands safe, efficient solutions… Engineering Environment Industry Waste
