4 Amendments of Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN related to 2020/0106(COD)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
The operations concerned shall be fully consistent with Union policies, including particular the European Green Deal9 and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future10 , as well as supporting an inclusive and symmetric recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and support any of the following general objectives:’ _________________ 9 COM(2019)640 final. 10 COM(2020)67 final.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) target that at least 40 % of EFSI financing under the infrastructure and innovation window support project components that contribute to climate action, in line with the Union's climate and environmental objectives, the commitments made at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) and the National Energy and Climate Plans. EFSI financing for SMEs and small mid- cap companies shall not be included in that computation. The EIB shall use its internationally agreed methodology as well as the criteria provided for in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 to identify those climate action project components or cost shares;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – section 6 – point d – indent 5
Annex II – section 6 – point d – indent 5
— Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall be encouraged to comply, to the extent possiblecomply, with minimum high- level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board and based on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ referred to in point (17) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. Such guidance should include adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighter provisions for SMEs. Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall be encouraged to put in place, in the future, green transition plans. Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions. and the sectors covered by Regulation (EU) 2020/852, shall put in place, in order to receive support, green transition plans which are time-bound, science-based and aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1,5°C goal. Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions. __________________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector (OJ L 317, 9.12.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – section 6 – point d – indent 5
Annex II – section 6 – point d – indent 5
— Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall be encouraged to comply, to the extent possiblecomply, where relevant, with minimum high- level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board. Such guidance shoulall be fully in line with the Union's climate and environmental objectives, and include adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighter provisions for SMEs. Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities in line with Regulation (EU) 2020/852, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall be encouraged to put in place, in the future, green transition plans in line with the Union's climate and environmental objectives and National Energy and Climate Plans. Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions.