Environmental
Mexico: Government Drives Energy Transition with New Biofuels Law Based on Circular Economy and Clean Energy
The new Biofuels Law in Mexico, approved on March 18, 2025, establishes a specific regulatory framework to promote the production, use, and commercialization of biofuels. The law focuses on harnessing organic waste and biomass from marginal lands, fostering a circular economy and advancing the energy transition, assigning responsibilities to authorities such as SENER, SEMARNAT, and SADER.Environmental Taxes in Mexico: Obligations, Risks, and Strategies for Companies
Environmental taxes are state-level levies aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of several industrial activities, such as raw material extraction, pollutant emissions, and waste management. Given their regulatory complexity and diversity across the states, companies must implement proper diagnostics, compliance plans, and legal defense strategies to avoid financial, operational, and reputational risks.Mexico Commits to a New Energy Planning Model with a Social and Climate Focus
With the publication of the Energy Planning and Transition Law (LPTE), Mexico is redefining its energy policy by setting a binding legal framework that prioritizes the use of clean energy, social inclusion, and sector modernization. This law not only replaces its predecessor but also expands its scope by integrating mandatory planning instruments, incorporating energy justice criteria, and consolidating a new approach to Clean Energy Certificates (CELs).The government passes the royal decree governing the new carbon footprint register and imposes obligations on businesses and public authorities
The new legislation strengthens the role of the national register as an instrument for reducing emissions, requires large enterprises and public agencies to calculate their carbon footprint and publish reduction plans, and promotes CO₂ absorption projects with environmental and social benefits.Spain: Publication of royal decree governing the management of waste of tobacco products with filters and of filters
The new legislation develops for this waste stream the extended producer responsibility scheme provided for in the Waste Law and imposes obligations on public authorities and economic operators.Spain: The new regulations on water reuse regulate the production, supply and use of reclaimed water
The fundamental objectives of the legislation is to guarantee the quality and safety of reclaimed water for the environment, human health and animal health, promote reuse and contribute to meeting water demands in a sustainable manner, reducing pressure on natural water resources.The CJEU interprets the requirements for the use of the organic production logo of the European Union
It concludes that a food product imported from a third country may only carry the EU organic production logo if it complies with EU legislation, regardless of whether the rules on production in that country are recognized as equivalent.The National Markets and Antitrust Commission analyzes packaging waste management in Spain
The Commission has published a study that examines the management of packaging waste in Spain, underscoring the obstacles that limit competition and efficiency in the industry. The main challenges include entry barriers, lack of coordination and conflicts that hinder the entry of new competitors. The Commission underscores the need for a clear regulatory framework that encourages competition in order to improve efficiency in the management of this waste.