4 Amendments of Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES related to 2020/2043(INI)
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the EU has managed in the last decades to successfully decouple greenhouse gas emissions from economic growth; with greenhouse gas emissions falling by 23,2% while GDP grew by more than 60% between 1990 and 2018;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the Commission’s proposal to set the Union’s 2030 climate target to ‘at least 55 % net emissions reduction’ compared to 1990 levels; highlights, however, that this target does not represent the Union’s highest possible ambition, nor does it reflect the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities; underlines in this respect the European Parliament’s position that calls for a revised 2030 climate target of 60% emissions reduction compared to 1990 levels;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the Union had reduced its domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 23.2 % below 1990 levels in 2018, while our economy grew by more than 60%, while at the same time its GHG emissions embedded in international trade have been constantly rising, thereby undermining the Union’s efforts to reduce its global footprint; underlines that the net imports of goods and services in the EU represent more than 20 % of the Union’s domestic CO2 emissions;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses the need to consider the complementary role of improved product standards in line with the EU Circular Economy Action Plan; emphasises that product standards can ensure low-carbon, resource-efficient manufacturing as well as help to guarantee minimal negative environmental impacts from product use;