Activities of Manuel BOMPARD related to 2020/0036(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Climate Law (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)
Amendments (131)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the framework for achieving climate neutralityan irreversible and gradual reduction in the Union’s ecological footprint and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) The Covid-19 crisis has led to a very significant decrease in greenhouse gas emissions demonstrating that it is possible to meet the UN Environment Programme's recommendation of a 7,6% annual emissions reduction4a to contribute to limiting global warming to the 1.5°C goal in the Paris Agreement. Nevertheless, this has been done without any systemic changes and without any planning and anticipation, which can lead to possible rebound effects and dramatic social consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to use this unique opportunity to radically change the production and consumption models and to put forward a democratic and social planning of the ecological transition. _________________ 4a UN Environment Programme, Emissions Gap Report, 2019
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation, jobs, growth, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as to movereach in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal ofsocially just manner without leaving anyone behind towards the temperature goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C as set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change following the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’).
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Union and its Member States should consider new forms of consumption and their relationship with the environment, recognising that the current economic, productive and consumption model is responsible for the present climate emergency and the social degradation suffered by citizens. EU climate action should be guided by the principles of climate, social and economic justice.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should requires an integrated approach and a contribution from all economic sectors. The polluter pays principle should be a key factor in that regard. 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, as is the phasing out of fossil fuels and their direct and indirect subsidies. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society, as illustrated by the Commission in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’. The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019, stated that all relevant Union legislation and policies need to be consistent with, and contribute to, the fulfilment of the climate- neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field, and invited the Commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. Therefore, the Commission should assess the carbon footprint of major transport and energy infrastructure projects, taking into account the whole life cycle, including indirect emissions and should consider alternatives that take into account the global decrease of energy consumption as well as passenger and goods transports.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – title
Article premier – title
Subject matter, definitions and scope
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1
Article premier – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the enhancement of removals by natural or other sinksthe Union’s ecological footprint. It lays down the overall goal of achieving a zero ecological footprint in the Union by 2050.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) Civil disobedience when public institutions fail to sufficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions should be considered as a necessity and an example.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2
Article premier – paragraph 2
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the CommissionCommission should assess the progress made and make legislative proposals to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 3
Article premier – paragraph 3
This Regulation applies, in respect of its objective of a zero carbon footprint by 2040, to anthropogenic emissions and removals by natural or other sinks of the greenhouse gases listed in Part 2 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) Emissions from the transport sector have continuously increased since 1990, showing the failure of the measures based solely on new technologies without addressing the continuous increase of goods and passengers transport. General decrease of transportation in order to reduce emissions should be pursued through, in particular, ending the offshoring of value-added chains through free-trade agreements and the reshoring of productions, limitation to mass tourism and the development of local and sustainable tourism.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) The Commission should present as soon as possible and by spring 2021 at the latest a framework to favour the development of passenger rail transport, including night trains, to offer a comfortable and credible alternative to short-haul flights. This would encompass issues regarding taxation and environmental externalities, investment in renewed rail stocks through European funds, and cooperation between operators from timings to bookings in order to make travel by train enjoyable and affordable.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – title
Article 2 – title
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balancFrom 1 January 2050, final consumption, and the resulting waste production, in the Union shall not exceed the biocapacities of the Union’s biologically productive areas. To achieve the objective of a zero ecological footprint in the Union as laid down in the first subparagraph, the Union shall set itself an intermed iat the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that datee objective of achieving a zero carbon footprint by 2040: from 1 January 2040, greenhouse gas emissions resulting from domestic demand in the Union as a whole shall not exceed the removal capacities of the Union’s natural sinks.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 b (new)
Recital 23 b (new)
(23 b) The Commission should present as soon as possible and by spring 2021 at the latest a comprehensive set of legislation to reduce emissions from air transport taking into account the overall impact of emissions on climate change, especially the radiative effect which can double the impact on climate change. The Commission should focus on the general decrease of air transport rather than on hypothetical technological breakthrough and put forward a plan to phase out harmful “biofuels”.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 c (new)
Recital 23 c (new)
(23 c) The Commission should start as soon as possible, and by spring 2021 at the latest, an evaluation of the ecological sustainability of all short-haul and taxi flights carried in the European Union sky, taking into account the availability and potential development of alternative transports, especially rail. This evaluation should then be used as groundwork for a legislative proposal in order to limit those flights when other viable alternatives exist.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 d (new)
Recital 23 d (new)
(23 d) The Commission should present as soon as possible, and at the latest by spring 2021, a comprehensive set of legislation to reduce emissions from maritime transport, focusing on the general decrease of maritime transport rather than on hypothetical technological breakthrough and put forward a plan to phase out harmful “biofuels”.
Amendment 203 #
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 objectiveobjective of a zero ecological footprint set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) The EU should ensure that Member States have means to invest in the ecological transition, in that sense, it should discard the EU’s cap on national borrowing of 3% of GDP as prescribed in the Stability and Growth Pact - and also the zero structural deficit embodied in the fiscal compact - that severely inhibits the ecological transition by prohibiting Member States from launching massive public investment drives to achieve a zero carbon economy. Environmental and social public investment should be excluded from this 3% rule.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradualpid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the Union.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 20540 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement to limit the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall review the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55%In light of the zero carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2(1), and with a view to contributing to its achievement, the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 shall be an emissions reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate of 70 %, excluding removals, compared to 1990.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
This Regulation applies to anthropogenic emissions and removals by natural or other sinks of the greenhouse gases listed in Part 2 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – title
Article 2 – title
2 Climate-neutrality objectives
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions, including Unions-related emissions from international maritime and air transport, embedded emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced at the latest by 20540, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date; this measure applies to each Member State.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. From 30 September 2021, the Union’s carbon footprint shall cease to grow and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with goods and services imported into the Union and emissions connected with air and sea transport into the Union shall fall until, by 31 December 2040, the Union’s carbon footprint reaches zero. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall determine how Union legislation would need to be amended to achieve this objective and present those amendments to the European Parliament and the Council, including the introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. By 30 September 2025, the Commission shall explore, having regard to the Union’s international obligations and in order to ensure a continued fall in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the Union’s exports, an objective of achieving by 2035 of an 85 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the Union’s exports compared to 1990, and shall present to the European Parliament and the Council the proposals it considers appropriate.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The European Union should define and legally recognise climate refugee status as a person displaced and forced to move as a direct or indirect result of climate changes, such as droughts, extreme temperatures, changes in water composition, the rise of sea levels, desertification and floods. As stated by the UN General Assembly in 2018 in the Global Compact on Refugees, climate, environmental degradation and natural disasters increasingly interact with the drivers of refugee movements, caused by the loss of livelihoods and food insecurity.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 target would need to be amended in order to enable the achievement of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality-would need to be amended in order to achieve the zero ecological footprint objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 232 #
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 and individual achievements of the climate- neutrality objectives set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States, social cohesion and protection of vulnerable citizens.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In order to achieve the objective of a zero carbon footprint set out in the first paragraph of this article, and by 30 June 2021 at the latest, the Commission shall present a 2030 reduction target for emissions of methane from all emission sources resulting from final consumption in the Union, including biogenic sources. By 30 June 2021 at the latest, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council all legislative proposals it considers appropriate for rapidly reducing emissions of methane from all emission sources resulting from final consumption in the Union, including biogenic sources, in accordance with this target, and propose a strategic Union plan for methane in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU)2018/1999. The proposed measures must include at least: (a) a reduction in livestock density per hectare consistent with Directive 91/676/EEC; (b) a reduction in production and consumption of products derived from livestock farming;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. In order to achieve the objective of a zero carbon footprint set out in the first paragraph of this article, and by 30 June 2021 at the latest, the Commission shall present a 2030 reduction target for emissions of nitrous oxide from all emission sources resulting from final consumption in the Union, and necessary for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in paragraph 3 of this article and the objective of a zero carbon footprint in the Union referred to in paragraph 1 of this article. By 30 June 2021 at the latest, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council all legislative proposals it considers appropriate for rapidly reducing emissions of nitrous oxide from all emission sources resulting from final consumption in the Union, in accordance with above-mentioned target, and draw up a Union strategic plan for nitrous oxide.
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. In order to achieve the objective of a zero carbon footprint set out in the first paragraph of this article, and by 30 June 2021 at the latest, the Commission shall present a 2030 reduction target for emissions of carbon dioxide from each of the land accounting categories listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU)2018/841, necessary for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in paragraph 3 of this article and the objective of a zero carbon footprint in the Union referred to in paragraph 1 of this article. By 30 June 2021 at the latest, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council all legislative proposals it considers appropriate for rapidly reducing emissions of carbon dioxide from each of the land accounting categories listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU)2018/841 from all sources in accordance with this target, and draw up a Union strategic plan for these emissions.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Trajectory planning for achieving climate neutralitya zero ecological footprint
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall reviewIn light of objectives set out in article 2(1), the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriateshall be set to be emission reductions of 70% compared to 1990.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation by setting out a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectoryshall periodically draw up indicative forward programmes laying down the general objectives of a trajectory at Union level to achieve the Union’s zero-ecological-footprint objective set out in Article 1.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The trajectory shall start from the Union’s 2030 target for climatese forward programmes shall cover a period of five years. They shall determine the Union’s strategic choices and medium and long-term objectives with regard to environmental policies and the means necessary to achieve them. They shall include the strategic plans referred to in Article 2(3) of this Regulation.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall considerpreparing the general objectives and programmes established in paragraph 1, and thus steering the actions of all stakeholders and determining the action to be taken by the Union and the Member States, the Commission must take account of the following:
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 target would need to be amended in order to enable the achievement of 50 to 55 70% emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality-objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) cost-effectiveness and economic efficiencythe annual ceilings for the quantities of greenhouse gases and resources required for consumption in the Union as a whole laid down in Article 4;
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the introduction of technical procedures or new equipment in production processes which may lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long- term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the ultimate objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification;
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , reviewSince the Union should pursue the goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2040, it is essential that climate action is further strengthened and particularly that the Union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1)climate target is raised to a reduction in emissions of 70% compared with 1990 levels. Consequently, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that higher target would need to be amended accordingly.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) competitiveness of the Union’s economythe best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services;
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation by setting out aBy 30 September 2025, the Commission shall assess the trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectory and make legislative proposals.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technologypossibilities for improving living and working conditions in the Member States, and eliminating the risks that threaten those living conditions;
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) energy efficiency, the need to ensure a fair transition, free of gendergy affordability and security of supply discrimination, and respectful of the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights enshrined in international human rights law;
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC;
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(a b) international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long- term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change;
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) fairness and solidarity between and within Member States;Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technologtechnology based on a very low use of energy and natural resources, robustness, recyclability and broad accessibility;
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the need to ensure environmental effectiveness over timeprinciples of equity laid down in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, including the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities;
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) investment needs and opportunitiesthe human, social, environmental and economic costs of inaction or insufficient action;
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the need to ensure a just and socially fair transitionpreserve and restore biodiversity and ecosystems;
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the need to ensure a just and socially fair transition, ensuring employees professional reconversion mechanisms towards sustainable sectors while maintaining and upgrading current salary levels;
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
(h a) Union responsibility for historical emissions, which can be seen as a climate debt, and its technological and economical resources;
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point i
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. To assist the Commission in drawing up the advance plans referred to in this Article, an Ecological Planning Committee (‘the Committee’) is hereby established. The Committee shall, in particular, be responsible for preparing a preliminary draft medium-term environmental policy plan outlining the environmental policies that the Member States and Union institutions intend to pursue during the period in question, with the aim of coordinating those policies. The membership and working methods of the Committee shall be established by means of a joint decision of the European Parliament and the Council under the ordinary legislative procedure. Producers’ organisations, workers’ organisations, consumers’ organisations and environmental NGOs shall be represented in the Committee.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Areas covered by trajectory-planning for the purposes of achieving a zero ecological footprint 1. From 30 June 2021, the Commission shall establish, under each advance plan referred to in Article 3, the annual ceiling for the quantity of greenhouse gases and resources required for consumption in the Union as a whole, ensuring that its targets for a carbon and ecological footprint of zero are met. Those annual ceilings shall decrease each year, so as to reduce the gap between, on the one hand, the quantities of greenhouse gases and resources required for consumption in the Union, and, on the other, the absorption capacities of natural sinks and the biological capacities of biologically productive areas of the Union, thus bringing the Union’s carbon footprint down to zero by 2040 and its ecological footprint down to zero by 2050. 2. On the basis of recommendations and studies drawn up by the Committee in tandem with businesses, business associations and workers’ organisations, and in close cooperation with the Member States, the Commission shall allocate fair quotas by Member State and by economic sector in line with the ceilings referred to in paragraph 1. 3. From 30 June 2021, in consultation with Member State governments and producers’ and workers’ organisations, the Commission shall establish general objectives for production, consumption, imports and exports, and concerning the modernisation and long-term focus of production capacity, by economic sector, including parent companies and their direct and indirect subsidiaries, so as to ensure that the quotas referred to in paragraph 2 are adhered to, and thereby help to achieve the objective of a zero ecological footprint for the Union by 2050. 4. To ensure adherence to the quotas referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall preferably engage in indirect types of action, and, in particular, cooperation with Member State governments to influence general consumption in the Union.
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) As citizens and communities have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward, strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. The Commission, in accordance with the partnership principle and respect for gender-equality and non- discrimination principles, should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate- resilient society, including through launching a European Climate Pact.
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. TIn planning the trajectory for achieving a zero ecological footprint for the Union, the relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall also ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement, by means which preserve or restore ecosystems and biodiversity.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation strategies and plans that preserve or restore ecosystems and biodiversity and that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments.
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers and trade unions, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the CommisCommission should assess the options for structure and desiogn to set outof a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 140 and should make a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the collective and individual progress made by all Member States, and by economic sector, towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objectiveobjectives of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint set out in Article 2(1), and as expressed by the trajectory referred toplotted on the basis of the advance planning established in Articles 3(1) and 4;
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the collective and individual progress made by all Member States on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Climate change is by definition a trans-boundary challenge and a coordinated action at Union level is needed to effectively supplement and reinforce national policies. Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 20540, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives,.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. BAs part of the advance planning and by 30 September 2023, and every 5five years thereafter, the Commission shall review:
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess any draft measure or legislative proposal in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), as well as the carbon footprint of major infrastructure projects taking account the whole life cycle, including indirect emissions, as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) before adoption, and include this analysis in any impact assessment accompanying these measures or proposals, and make the result of that assessment public at the time of adoption.
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Commission shall assess the overall impacts of “biofuels” from first, second and third generations: greenhouse emissions related to land use change and deforestation, greenhouse emissions related to “biofuels” transport, loss of natural sinks, loss of biodiversity, land grabbing, competition with subsistence agriculture and increase of vital food prices. The Commission and Member States shall accordingly re-evaluate their financial support to “biofuels” and put forward plans to phase them out.
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the consistency of Union measures with the climate-neutrality objectiveobjectives of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint set out in Article 2(1), and as expressed by the trajectory referred toplotted on the basis of the advance planning established in Articles 3(1) and 3a;
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. The Commission shall bring forward proposals to phase out direct and indirect EU and national support for fossil fuels.
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. The Commission shall put forward a methodology to include embedded emissions in EU and Member States emissions balances in order to reflect the overall global carbon footprint.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objectiveobjectives of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint set out in Article 2(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that the progress either towards either the climate-neutrality objective objectives of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint or on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 is insufficient, it shall take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties, at the same time as the review of the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1).
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess any draft measure or legislative proposal in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred toobjectives of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory plotted on the basis of the advance planning established in Articles 3(1) and 3a before adoption, and include this analysis in any impact assessment accompanying these measures or proposals, and make the result of that assessment public at the time of adoption.
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 20540 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goalgoal of limiting the temperature increase to 1.5 °C set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the consistency of national measures identified, on the basis of the National Energy and Climate Plans or the Biennial Progress Reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as relevant for the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred toobjectives of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint set out in Article 2, and as expressed by the trajectory plotted on the basis of the advance planning established in Articles 3(1) and 3a;
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the consistency of national measures for a reduction in greenhouse gases from agriculture and carbon sequestration in agricultural soils, implemented through strategic plans under the CAP submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XX] establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP strategic plans), with the objectives of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint set out in Article 2, and as expressed by the trajectory plotted on the basis of the advance planning established in Articles 3 and 3a;
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledging the huge responsibility of fossil fuel industry on climate change, covering their responsibilities in it and denying its effect, representatives of this industry shall not be authorised to participate to climate-related legislative making process, Furthermore, EU institutions and Member States shall prohibit all forms of fossil fuels promotion and sponsorship.
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with thate objective as expressed by the trajectory referred tos of a zero carbon footprint and a zero ecological footprint set out in Article 2, and as expressed by the trajectory plotted on the basis of the advance planning established in Articles 3(1) and 3a or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, it may issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available and easily accessible.
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
This Regulation applies to anthropogenic emissions and removals by natural or other sinks of the greenhouse gases listed in Part 2 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a Review The Commission shall, six months after each global stocktake as referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, conduct a review of all elements of this Regulation, in the light of the most recent scientific evidence to achieve the long- term objectives of the Paris Agreement and submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council, accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals.
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 424 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) information submitted and reported under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and the IPBES;
Amendment 425 #
(aa) information submitted and reported under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999;
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) the annual ceilings for the quantities of greenhouse gases and resources required for consumption in the Union as a whole laid down in Article 3a;
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) suggestions and observations which enterprises, workers and consumers, and their representative bodies, as well as non-governmental organisations consider useful to submit to the Commission;
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and the IPBES; and
Amendment 436 #
Article 7a Union international action 1. The Union shall contribute through its international action to enhancing the absorption capacities of natural carbon sinks located outside Union territory. It shall take initiatives to lower and offset emissions linked to Union exports in order to lower the carbon footprint of third countries. 2. By 30 September 2021, the Commission shall determine how Union legislation would need to be amended to introduce a binding legal framework on EU-driven global land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss. 3. By 30 September 2021, the Commission shall propose a legislative act introducing a requirement for companies domiciled in the Union or operating in the Union to draw up and implement effectively a public climate and environmental duty of care plan. The plan shall establish, in accordance with a reliable and scientifically sound methodology, the direct and indirect Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions emitted by the company outside Union territory, and shall determine an emissions reduction trajectory compatible with pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, and shall set out the appropriate means by which the company plans to achieve this. The plan shall comprise reasonable duty of care measures suitable for identifying risks and preventing serious harm to ecosystems and human rights. The proposed legislative act shall establish within the meaning of Article 2(4) of the Aarhus Convention the possibility for the public to seek effective judicial protection against the companies concerned in the event of their failing to meet their obligations to draw up and implement effectively their climate and environmental duty of care plans. The proposed legislative act shall also make it possible for the law to impose on companies in breach of their obligations to draw up and implement effectively their climate and environmental duty of care plan fines based on the annual turnover or dividends of the companies concerned.
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Public participation and access to justice
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. As from 1 January 2041, removals from natural sinks of greenhouse gases shall exceed emissions and other climate effects in the Union and all Member States.
Amendment 443 #
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 carbon and ecological footprint 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, 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.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Restrictions on representing the interests of fossil-based industries 1. In defining and implementing the advance planning referred to in Article 3 of this Regulation and their targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the Commission and the Member States shall act to protect these policies from commercial interests and other special interests of the fossil fuel industry, in accordance with this Regulation. 2. The Commission shall require transparency and accountability from the fossil fuel industry and those who work to promote its interests. 3. The EU institutions and the Member States shall be transparent and accountable in all their dealings with the fossil fuel industry or those who work to promote its interests. 4. The EU institutions and the Member States shall only have dealings with the fossil fuel industry in so far as this is strictly necessary in order to regulate effectively the fossil fuel industry and its activities. When dealings with the fossil fuel industry are necessary, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure they are conducted transparently. Whenever possible, these dealings shall take place in public, for example through public hearings, prior notification to the public of these dealings, and with full and public reporting of these dealings. 5. The EU institutions and the Member States shall not support or form partnerships with, nor take part in any activities of, the fossil fuel industry. 6. The Commission and the Member States shall prohibit all forms of publicity for fossil fuels and all forms of promotion or sponsorship of their products by false, deceptive or misleading means or means likely to create an erroneous impression of their features, their impacts, their effects, their environmental risks and their emissions. They shall also require fossil-based industries and those who work to promote their interests to notify the competent public authorities of expenditure on publicity, promotion or sponsorship that has not yet been prohibited.
Amendment 451 #
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 fairness and solidarity among Member States, social cohesion and protection of frontline communities.
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) implement strategies and measures designed to meet the Union’s climate- neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective as set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law], the objectives and targets of the Energy Union, and for the first ten-year period, from 2021 to 2030, in particular the Union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate;’;
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘projections’ means forecasts of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals by natural sinks or developments of the energy system, including at least quantitative estimates for a sequence of six future years ending with 0 or 5 immediately following the reporting year;’;
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, including their consistency with the Union’s climate-neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law], the long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives under the Paris Agreement and the long-term strategies as referred to in Article 15;’;
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the manner in which existing policies and measures and planned policies and measures contribute to the achievement of the Union’s climate- neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law].’;
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall reviewIn light of the climate-neutrality objectives set out in Article 2(1), the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55%shall be set to be emission reductions of 70% compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Each Member State shall establish a multilevel climate and energy dialogue pursuant to national rules, in which local authorities, civil society organisation, business community, investors and other relevant stakeholders and the general public are able actively to engage and discuss the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law] and the different scenarios envisaged for energy and climate policies, including for the long term, and review progress, unless it already has a structure which serves the same purpose. Integrated national energy and climate plans may be discussed within the framework of such a dialogue.’;
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) achieving long-term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by natural sinks in all sectors in accordance with the Union's climate- neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law];’
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Annex I – part 1 – section A – point 3.1.1. i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – point 3.1.1. i
(i) ‘(i) Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation (EU) 2018/842 as referred in point 2.1.1 and policies and measures to comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/841, covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals, with an outlook to the climate-neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law]’;
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Annex I – part 1 – section B – point 5.5 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – point 5.5 (new)
5.5. The contribution of planned policies and measures to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law]’;
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999
Annex VI – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point c – point viii
Annex VI – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point c – point viii
(viii) an assessment of the contribution of the policy or measure to the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutralityzero-carbon footprint objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law] and to the achievement of the long-term strategy referred to in Article 15;’.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1367/2006
Article
Article
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall assess how all of the Union legislation implementingrelevant for the fulfilment of the Union’s 2030 climate target would need to be amended in order to enable the achievement of 50 to 55 70% emission reductions compared to 1990, separating targets emissions and removals and to achieve the climate-neutrality-objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider takingtake the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties. The Commission shall in particular evaluate the options for aligning emissions from aviation and maritime transport with the 2030 target and the 2040 climate-neutrality objective in order to reduce these emissions to net zero by 2040 and shall present legislative proposals as appropriate.
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Within a year after adoption of the current legislation, the Commission shall assess the needed 2030 target for reducing methane emissions, from all sources including biogenic sources, to enable the achievement of the climate-neutrality objectives set out in article 2. Within a year after adoption of the current legislation, the Commission shall propose policy options for rapidly reducing methane emissions from all sources, including biogenic sources, and shall put forward a Union strategic plan for methane in line with the Article 16 of Regulation 2018/1999 article.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Within a year after adoption of the current legislation, the Commission shall assess the needed 2030 target for reducing nitrous oxide emissions from all sources, to enable the achievement of the climate- neutrality objectives set out in Article 2. Within a year after adoption of the current legislation, the Commission shall propose policy options for rapidly reducing nitrous oxide emissions from all sources and shall put forward a Union strategic plan for nitrous oxide.
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Within a year after adoption of the current legislation, the Commission shall assess the needed 2030 target for reducing CO2 emission from each land accounting category as referred in Article 2 of the Regulation 2018/841, to enable the achievement of the climate-neutrality objectives set out in article 2. Within a year after adoption of the current legislation, the Commission shall propose policy options for rapidly reducing CO2 emission from each land accounting category as referred in Article 2 of the Regulation 2018/841 and shall put forward a Union strategic plan for these emissions.
Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall considerbe based on the following:
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the need to ensure environmental effectiveness and progression over timeintegrity; the highest possible ambition and progression over time in accordance with Article 4(3) of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the need to ensure a just and socially fair transition for all; providing equal and affordable access to sustainable energy, food, housing and mobility;
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) The Union cap on national borrowing of 3% of GDP as prescribed in the Stability and Growth Pact, and also the zero structural deficit embodied in the fiscal compact; Environmental and social public investment should be excluded from this 3% rule;
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) the need to phase out the use of all fossil fuels in a timeframe consistent with the objective of limiting the temperature increase to 1,5°C above the pre-industrial levels;
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) the negative and perverse consequences that the carbon market approach has had;
Amendment 734 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
(jb) international solidarity and responsibility due to historical emissions of European countries.
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation strategies and plans that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments and promote ecosystem-based adaptation that contributes to restoring and preserving biodiversity.
Amendment 873 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In order to ensure continuous progress towards the achievement of climate neutrality set out in articles 1and 2, the Commission and the Member States shall fully take into account the obligations set out in the Article 3(b) of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and in Article 3, paragraph 1 and Article 4 of Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment as with a view to address the greenhouse gas emissions of public and private projects during their whole life cycle, such as those occurring in the construction and operational phase and including indirect emissions in a project’s value chain. In addition, any energy and transport infrastructure projects must, upon independent assessment, be deemed consistent with the 2030, 2050 and possibly 2040 climate objectives and coherent with the Union objective of building a fully renewables- based, highly resource and energy- efficient, climate-neutral and circular economy.
Amendment 904 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the consistency of national measures for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and for the sequestration of carbon on agricultural land, implemented through CAP Strategic Plans submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XX] establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the Common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans), as relevant for the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2 with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
Amendment 909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall submit the conclusions of that assessment, together with the State of the Energy Union Report prepared in the respective calendar year in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and in the relevant year together with the performance assessment as required under Article 128 of Regulation (EU) [XX] establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the Common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans), to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
EU institutions and Members states shall be independent from any lobbying pressures and condemn any form of greenwashing. They should not endorse, support, form partnerships with or participate by no means in activities of the fossil fuel industry described as environmentally responsible;