US states are imposing new reporting requirements, taxes and fees to curb carbon emissions and fund climate-related projects. The potential divergence between US federal and state sustainability regulatory regimes under the new Trump administration, as well as the difference between regimes in the US and foreign jurisdictions, is creating both challenges and opportunities for businesses.

Join Ernst & Young LLP tax and sustainability professionals for an update on the latest state sustainability legislative and regulatory trends, including extended producer responsibility (EPR) packaging programs, which shift the burden of waste management from consumers to producers. Panelists also will explore steps companies should consider taking now to prepare for required compliance and reporting.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Evolving legislative and regulatory trends in state sustainability
• Requirements for existing and emerging EPR bills and implementing EPR packaging programs
• Ways to evaluate reporting capabilities for effective EPR data collection and compliance
• Identification of key organizational stakeholders to enable a comprehensive compliance approach to EPR

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET New York; 10:00-11:00 a.m. PT Los Angeles

Registration: Register for this event.

Panelists

Joseph Imbarlina, Partner, Indirect Tax Services, Ernst & Young LLP

Chris Romans, Partner, Indirect Tax Services, Ernst & Young LLP

Nicole Ray, Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), Ernst & Young LLP

Moderator

Kristen Gray, EY Americas Sustainability Tax Leader

CPE credit offered: up to 1.2 depending on duration. Recommended field of study: Taxes. Learning objective: Analyze state sustainability legislative and regulatory trends, including extended producer responsibility, and the steps companies should consider to remain compliant with evolving requirements. This intermediate level, group internet-based course has no prerequisites or advanced preparation. Final CPE award to be based on content, polling and length of participation. See CPE FAQ for more information.

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