The Commission invites the European Parliament and the Council to consider this as the EU‘s new contribution to the Paris Agreement. 15th April 2020. Based on the assessment carried out, it is clear that the EU needs to transit from today’s energy system to an integrated energy system largely based on renewables already by 2030. As set out in the Communication on an EU-wide assessment of National Energy and Climate Plans Addressing this includes reviewing and revisiting, as appropriate the biomass sustainability criteria in the Renewable Energy Directive, which are also used in the EU ETS, following the ongoing Commission’s assessment of the EU and global biomass supply and demand and related sustainability. Large-scale deployment of renewables also requires the necessary infrastructure. The EU should continue leading by example, but it must also use its leverage to promote a global change in economic incentives in support of the low-carbon transition taking into account changing geopolitical and geoeconomic realities. The European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund will support complementary investments in energy efficiency, renewables, innovation and research. Its role and purpose would be further reduced in case of a move of agriculture non-CO. emissions towards an agriculture and land use sector. Already now, the EU ETS directly or indirectly covers around 30% of buildings emissions from heating. It covers the activities of both the forestry and agriculture sectors. This will be the starting point for a smooth pathway for the EU to become climate-neutral by 2050. When renovating, particular attention will be required as regards financing the up-front investments and the capacity of households to manage them. The sector will have to provide for food, feed and materials for a growing world population in a climate-neutral economy. By June 2021, the Commission will therefore revisit and strengthen the CO2 standards for cars and vans for 2030. capture these targets in legislation, supported through sectoral legislation such as the Ecodesign directive . For both sectors, in accordance with its international commitment to economy-wide action under the Paris Agreement, the EU should continue to regulate at least intra-EU aviation emissions in the EU ETS and include at least intra-EU maritime transport in the EU ETS. This means using the EU’s strategic partnerships, external financing, trade and other cooperation platforms including through the deployment of international environmental standards and promotion of clean technologies through trade. �87��P�U@��H -����;���;j� v�0v
The existing energy efficiency requirements and product standards will be reviewed in the first half of 2021. At the same time, emissions trading raises revenues that can be re-invested in the economy leading to better overall economic outcomes. 16 The Impact Assessment indicates that to reach the overall climate neutrality target in 2050, nearly all cars on the roads must be zero emissions by that time. and the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action Global average temperature increased by 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels by 2019. and the Energy Efficiency Directive . . Not all Member States, sectors and households start the transition towards climate-neutrality from the same point or have the same capacity to respond to the challenges of the transition. About 35% of the EU's buildings are over 50 years old. The Commission will underpin these ambitions with policies fostering a just transition, research and development and sustainable finance and ensure an effective use of the Union’s budget and recovery funds to support the transition. ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS WITH INCREASED RESOLVE The climate crisis remains the defining challenge of our time. , Member States have been ambitious when developing their national plans for the first time. The EU budget together with the Next Generation EU package can be a strong driver for transformation and leverage sustainable private and public investment, if resources are well-deployed. Raising the EU ambition from the current level to 55% within the next ten years will double the ambition of the EU’s nationally determined contribution and set the stage for the upcoming UN climate change negotiations in 2021, thereby reinforcing the EU’s global leadership position. A reinforced and expanded use of emissions trading at EU level, energy efficiency and renewable energy policies, instruments supporting sustainable mobility and transport, circular economy, environmental, agricultural, financial, research and innovation, and industrial policies will all have important roles in achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal in general and an increased climate target for 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050 in particular. Here it is necessary to consider the other two changes in the climate policy architecture proposed by the Commission in its 2030 Climate Target Plan. Therefore, the existing regulatory and enabling framework will be further developed in parallel. Emissions trading can achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions cost‑effectively. As the existing EU ETS has shown, the development of a new market requires setting up functioning monitoring, reporting and verification and can benefit from transitional arrangements or a pilot period before being gradually integrated into the existing system. A further step to enhance removals could be to integrate agriculture non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions into the land use, land use change and forestry sector and to create a new regulated sector covering agriculture, forestry and land use. Over time, the Commission clearly sees merit in the creation of an Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use sector with its own specific policy framework covering all emissions and removals of these sectors and to become the first sector to deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The Commission is aware that carbon pricing does not address all barriers to the deployment of low and zero emissions solutions. GD4S agrees that raising the climate ambition between 2020 and 2030 is necessary to meet the objective of a net zero continent in 2050. This will be the starting point for a smooth pathway for the EU to become climate-neutral by 2050. Agriculture, Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry sector. Considering that the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector accounts for between 5 and 9% of global electricity consumption and more than 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the EU Digital Strategy. The private sector should play an important role and EU leadership on sustainable finance, in particular through the EU taxonomy as a tool to help investors in the transition to a low-carbon, resilient and resource-efficient economy as well as through the International Platform on Sustainable Finance with our international partners will be instrumental. Distributional aspects will need to be addressed in order to ensure that nobody is left behind. Ambitious CO2 emissions standards for cars and vans will be needed to ensure a clear pathway towards zero emissions mobility. This means using the EU’s strategic partnerships, external financing, trade and other cooperation platforms including through the deployment of international environmental standards and promotion of clean technologies through trade. Acting ambitiously will provide the EU and its businesses and industries a first-mover advantage in the international economic arena, increasing its competitiveness in the growing global markets for sustainable and green technologies. It will need to be fully decarbonised, while respecting technological neutrality. A more ambitious climate target is likely to be more challenging in Member States and regions with a higher share of fossil fuels in the energy mix, higher greenhouse gas emissions, energy intensity and lower GDP per capita. The good news is that for the first time, Canada has proposed a way to meet a climate target. In road transport, emissions trading has the advantage of capturing fleet emissions under the cap and simultaneously incentivising behavioural change with lasting effects on mobility solutions through the price signal. The European Commission is raising its targets for decarbonisation in the EU by 2030 through the implementation of the Climate Target Plan (CTP). The EU 2030 climate target is tomorrow. In its consultation paper on the 2030 Climate Target Plan, EIT Climate-KIC encourages the European Commission to set a 2030 European emissions reduction target consistent with a 1.5 degree pathway and notes that such a goal is significantly more ambitious than current agreed European targets. Increased flexibility between the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation and the Effort Sharing Regulation could be a way to strengthen incentives for removals in the land use sector itself. The Innovation Fund will support the demonstration of breakthrough technologies at commercial scale in the energy and industry sectors. To make removals happen in practice, individual farmers or forest managers need to be directly incentivised to store more carbon on their land and their forests. . Preparing a more ambitious EU strategy on adaptation to climate change will be essential for all sectors, as climate change will continue to create increasing stress on the Europe economic and social fabric, in spite of the mitigation efforts. To this end, the Commission intends to increase the EU’s 2030 target for greenhouse gas emission reductions to at least -50% and towards -55% compared to 1990 levels. 0
PGE. Both mitigation and adaptation will in turn benefit from the EU Space programmes such as Copernicus with ever improving monitoring capabilities. However, over recent years the EU’s sink has come under pressure from increased economic use and the adverse effects of climate change. The possibility of establishing mandatory requirements for the worst performing buildings and gradually tightening the minimum energy performance requirements will also considered as a means to ensure a suitable minimum pace for the improvement of the building stock. The Commission is aware that carbon pricing does not address all barriers to the deployment of low and zero emissions solutions. The Commission will reflect upon these options when coming forward with a legislative proposal to update the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation and the Effort Sharing Regulation next year. The decarbonisation of the transport fuel mix by 2050 will also be supported by greater use of rail and other sustainable transport modes such as inland waterways and short sea shipping, in particular for freight transport. It is a key strategic document on our green recovery from COVID-19. If, on one hand, the scope of the Regulation were to be maintained creating overlap between the sectors covered by the EU ETS and the Effort Sharing Regulation, this would provide an incentive for Member States to take subsidiary action strengthening the regulatory framework for sectors such as buildings and road transport. What comes next is far from certain. Ambitious Action in all sectors of the EU economy, emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. New buildings today consume only half as much as typical buildings from the 1980s. The EU land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector both emits greenhouse gases and absorbs CO, in its soil and biomass. The Impact Assessment identifies a range of 35.5 % - 36.7 depending on the overall design of policy measures underpinning the new 2030 target. Modernisation Fund and Innovation Fund). The 2030 Climate Target Plan marks the beginning of an era of radical regulation. Next to extending the use of emissions trading also the revision of Energy Taxation Directive could contribute to putting a price on carbon and reducing emissions. This sink needs to be maintained and even enhanced to balance any remaining emissions in the economy with carbon dioxide removals and to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050. In particular, targeted support for energy efficiency investments of lower-income households and for social housing will be needed. For aviation, the application of the EU ETS is currently suspended in relation to flights to countries outside the European Economic Area to allow for the development of corresponding international instruments. change of fuel used for electricity generation), and a strong signal for low carbon investments, and thus contributes decisively to the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. To achieve this, both the climate legislation as well as the energy policies need to be reviewed to deliver this ambition increase. International instruments negotiated or under negotiation in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA),should promote effective action in this context. . We must combine recovery spending with ambitious climate action to avoid wasted money and stranded assets, leading to additional resource needs later on. An increasing role for emissions trading and energy taxation. The CAP strategic plans to be developed by Member States are a key opportunity to direct more resources to reduce emissions in the agriculture sector in a durable manner, while enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability and resilience of the sector. However, it is clear that, while current energy targets should allow us to surpass our current greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, this would not be sufficient to achieve a 55% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. With the 2030 Climate Target Plan, the Commission proposes to raise the EU's ambition on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. Mainstreaming of climate policy objectives into other EU policies is a key enabler and will allow for an inclusive transformation based on a just transition. This work has to look beyond 2030. h�bbd```b``�SA$S�d �w�H�' ���~�=V� � �_��c��! Among other initiatives, the EU sustainable finance taxonomy, the EU Green Bond Standard and climate benchmarks will play a crucial role in fostering investment closer to the needs of the real economy for the benefit of the planet and society. 30 Both the European Industrial Strategy. Specifically in the fossil fuel dominated heating and cooling sector, the Commission intends to assess the nature and the level of the existing, indicative heating and cooling target, including the target for district heating and cooling, as well as the necessary measures and calculation framework to mainstream further renewable and low carbon based solutions, including electricity, in buildings and industry. The EU’s position as the world’s largest trading block provides significant opportunities in this respect. For aviation, the Commission will propose to reduce the free allocation of allowances, increasing the effectiveness of the carbon price signal in this sector, while taking into account other policy measures such as energy taxation and the ReFuelEU initiatives. . We need a growing sink in order for the EU to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Such a target would be impossible to meet from technical mitigation options in agriculture and would require a dramatic cessation of much agricultural activity unless other flexibilities were given. Similarly, the Commission will further assess the combined impact of an expanded system and a strengthened cap on the free allocation available for industry to effectively address the risk of carbon leakage. The Commission will give consideration to different options in light of an expansion of emissions trading to all fossil fuel use. In this context, the EU land use sector is of particular importance, given that it presently provides for the largest source of net removals of CO. from the atmosphere that humans can impact. The Commission has assessed carefully the possibility of reinforcing and expanding emissions trading as a tool to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions at the EU level. In short, in times of increasingly scarce liquidity, we should not invest in the old carbon-fuelled economy by reflex, but encourage investment in innovative and low-carbon technologies, making Europe a modern and green economy. Renewable energy, energy efficiency and transport policies and standards will be revised and, where needed, new policies will be introduced. To this end, the Commission will launch the European Climate Pact to give everyone a voice and space to design climate action, share information, launch grassroots activities and showcase solutions that others can follow. Ambitious CO. emissions standards for cars and vans will be needed to ensure a clear pathway towards zero emissions mobility. If all other objectives of the Regulation were sufficiently targeted by other legislative instruments, the Regulation could even be repealed as a whole in the future. %%EOF
The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has proven to be an effective tool in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This would not only help the agricultural and food sector to reduce emissions, but also improve consumers’ health and reduce health-related costs for society and food waste. Finally, science indicates that climate risks are firmly on the downside. The building sector, currently responsible for 40% of final energy and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, has a large cost-effective potential to reduce emissions. The greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 55% achieved through the combination of intensified policies and the extension of the EU ETS is assessed to reach a share of renewables of around 38.5%. and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan point towards increased resource efficiency and the circular economy as indispensable pathways for a modernisation of EU industry contributing to greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The Climate Target Plan accordingly: presents an EU-wide, economy-wide GHG emissions reduction target of at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030, including emissions and removals; The transport sector had the lowest share of renewable energy in 2015, with only 6%. This will offer freedom and opportunities for everyone,’ … In addition, the forthcoming Sustainable Product Legislative initiative announced in the Circular Economy Action The initiative will also assess: To fully tap into this potential for improvement would require the renovation rate, which is around 1% today, to double and more in the period up to 2030. The Commission’s Long-term Vision on rural areas to be launched next year will pay specific attention to promoting sustainability for citizens living in remote, rural areas. If all other objectives of the Regulation were sufficiently targeted by other legislative instruments, the Regulation could even be repealed as a whole in the future. In road transport, emissions trading has the advantage of capturing fleet emissions under the cap and simultaneously incentivising behavioural change with lasting effects on mobility solutions through the price signal. Paired with intensified renewables and energy efficiency policies, it will cut energy costs for households and companies, and provided that social impacts are addressed help alleviate energy poverty and contribute to growth and jobs. However, the analysis accompanying this Communication already indicates that most savings would need to come from buildings. Furthermore as the EU is increasing its climate ambition, the Commission is working on introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism in certain sectors to address the risk of carbon leakage. Global average temperature increased by 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels by 2019. Building on the existing framework and the long-term renovation strategies, other measures will be identified to remove the main barriers to building renovation and reinforce the pull factors for faster and deeper renovations. Much more is now also possible with widespread use of digital technologies, which could help reduce overall emissions considerably. 18 The communication outlines sectoral targets and approaches, as well as the regulatory revisions and new initiatives needed in the climate and energy policy framework. 690 0 obj
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Furthermore, a shift towards growing woody biomass on cropland in a sustainable manner, including as a feedstock for advanced biogas and biofuels, could alleviate the situation. The Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation currently requires EU Member States to maintain their natural carbon sink according to existing land use practices. The EU’s position as the world’s largest trading block provides significant opportunities in this respect. The 2030 Climate target plan 1. Plans for more stringent passenger car emission rules and the inclusion of emissions from the land use and forestry sector in reaching the target are particularly seen with reservations. Calculated according to the methodology as set out in Directive 2018/2001/EC. The European Green Deal aims to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent. Interim Climate Actions 2021 will be used to drive continued delivery of climate action across all Government Departments and bodies, while the Climate Action Plan 2021 is being prepared for publication this Summer. Such a sector would have the potential to become rapidly climate-neutral by around 2035 in a cost-effective manner, and subsequently generate more removals than greenhouse gas emissions. It guarantees environmental integrity in the form of the emissions cap and provides a strong price signal that influences daily operational and strategic investment decisions. Addressing the Climate crisis with increased resolve. Both the European Industrial Strategy 24 Without underestimating the challenge of mobilising significant additional investments in the coming decade and promoting a just transition, it offers the opportunity for sustainable growth, and, in the context of the COVID-19 recovery, an opportunity for durable investments that can kick-start the EU economy. For road transport, CO2 and vehicle standards have proven to be an effective policy tool. Achievement of a more ambitious energy efficiency target and closure of the collective ambition gap of the national energy efficiency contributions in the NECPs will require actions on a variety of fronts, largely through the legislative policy initiatives already announced by the European Green Deal for June 2021. endstream
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by using part of the corresponding auction revenues. . This should be submitted to the UNFCCCC as the updated EU’s Nationally Determined Contribution before the end of the year. This update to Scotland's 2018-2032 Climate Change Plan sets out the Scottish Government's pathway to our new and ambitious targets set by the Climate Change Act 2019. Pressure on natural resources, general uncertainty around global developments, and the growing climate concerns of the global population will increase pressure on all governments to act swiftly. The EU aims to become climate-neutral (net zero greenhouse gas emissions) by 2050. 26 The Renovation Wave will address the necessary elements to achieve and sustain higher renovation rates, including regulatory strengthening. Portal of the Publications Office of the EU. The Sustainable Europe Investment Plan aims at boosting sustainable investments. Considering the need to maintain strong incentives and accountability for Member States to ensure action at national level, the Commission will use the upcoming impact assessment for both the review of the Emissions Trading System and the Effort Sharing Regulation to further consult the public on the role of the Effort Sharing Regulation and the related Governance Regulation. This resulted in a sink reduced to 263 million tons CO. 2018. As set out in the Communication on an EU-wide assessment of National Energy and Climate Plans, , Member States have been ambitious when developing their national plans for the first time. The Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry sector’s emissions and removals will be fully integrated into the proposed 2030 EU greenhouse gas target as reported under the UNFCCC inventory. A binding target to cut emissions in the EU by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. 20 Prepares the ground for a public debate in autumn 2020 to increase the EU’s contribution to the Paris Agreement before the end of the year and set the stage for the Commission to make detailed legislative proposals by June 2021. %PDF-1.6
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The higher ambition level will also require to better promote energy efficiency wherever cost-effective in all areas of the entire energy system as well as in all relevant sectors where activity affects demand for energy, such as transport and the agriculture sectors. Therefore these initiatives will identify the precise policy options available as well as the exact level of new targets. To achieve the target: 1. This underlines that any expansion of emissions trading will need to address distributional impacts, e.g. A further step to enhance removals could be to integrate agriculture non-CO. greenhouse gas emissions into the land use, land use change and forestry sector and to create a new regulated sector covering agriculture, forestry and land use.
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