15 Amendments of Sara SKYTTEDAL related to 2020/0036(COD)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors, with an emphasis on phasing out the use of fossil resources across all sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) To achieve climate neutrality and complement the role of forests as sinks, it is important to further promote the use of bio-based materials, fuels and products, as an alternative to fossil-based, with a view to reducing emissions;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Union's GHG emission reduction target for 2030 should be set at a level, which is fully aligned with the commitments made under the Paris Agreement and with the aims set out in this Regulation. Due account must be taken of the Union's industrial, technological and innovation potential. In order to stimulate international coordination and joint action to this end, it is necessary to maintain and develop the Union's industrial competitiveness, economic growth and social standards.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Union should continue its efforts to promote circular economy and further support renewable solutions that can substitute fossil-fuel based products and materials.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The EU climate policies and legislative framework should promote afforestation and sustainable forest management across the Union, by means of sharing best practice, industrial knowledge and innovation.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting economic development, global competitiveness, fairness and solidarity among Member States.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. When assessing the need to adopt new legislative proposals revising existing legislation and policies, the Commission shall take into consideration regulatory consistency and stability in order to preserve a favourable environment for future-proof investments.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the need to minimise the use of fossil resources;
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) the benefits of active forestry and afforestation;
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technology in a technology neutral manner;
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) the need to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and to increase the use of fossil free energy sources;
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(db) the potential of sustainable forest management and afforestation;
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d c (new)
(dc) the contribution and potential of nuclear energy to carbon neutral electricity production in Member States, where applicable;
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
(ga) the need for predictability and regulatory stability for future-proof investments;
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate- neutral and climate-resilient society. The Commission shall facilitate an inclusive and accessible process at all levels, including at national, regional and local level and with social partners, industry stakeholders, citizens and civil society, for the exchange of best practice and to identify actions to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. In addition, the Commission may also draw on the multilevel climate and energy dialogues as set up by Member States in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.