77-3 Regulation on green accounting

Summary

The purpose of this regulation is to provide the public, NGOs and the government with information on how environmental issues are handled in activities that may cause pollution. Furthermore, the aim of the regulation is to encourage operators to closely monitor the main environmental aspects of the operation and seek to ensure that the development of the operation is positive for the environment.

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Issuer

Iceland

Year

2002

Region

Europe

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Information

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land