On 30 March, the Platform on Sustainable Finance published its final report on the inclusion of new activities in the EU Taxonomy Framework. This report leaves a gap regarding the Waste Hierarchy for non-hazardous residual waste. The EU Taxonomy Framework should push for the implementation of the top steps of the Waste
Hierarchy. However, it should also empower the environmentally sound treatment of the non-recyclable material: residual waste. Full press release here.