Emissions

All news and posts of our editorial team on the topic

New rules for F-gases: the EU Commission’s plans
As part of the strategy to reduce industrial and household emissions, the EU Commission has proposed stricter guidelines for fluorinated greenhouse gases. In the debate on how to achieve Europe's climate targets, F-gases have so far played a minor role. Quite wrongly, because the savings potential is huge. continue reading →
ECB report warns about climate risks for the financial sector
The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned of the dangers of climate shocks for the stability of the financial system. Sudden price corrections on stock markets resulting from a reassessment of climate risks could hit investment funds and insurers, put companies in distress and lead to credit losses at banks, according to a survey published […] continue reading →
ECJ: Thermal window in VW diesel engine inadmissible
According to a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), so-called thermal windows in diesel vehicles are impermissible if the exhaust gas purification system is only fully functional within a narrow temperature range. If emissions are only fully cleaned between 15 and 33 degrees Celsius, but not outside this range, it is an impermissible […] continue reading →
ETS trilogue: Liese wants requirements for free allowances
Kick-off for the first trilogue under the Czech Council Presidency: Negotiations on the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially began on Monday. The Parliament was represented by Pascal Canfin (Renew), Peter Liese (EPP) and Mohammed Chahim (S&D), the Commission by Frans Timmermans and European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni. […] continue reading →
Building sector: fewer emissions through renovation
Building renovation based on circular principles can significantly improve the energy efficiency of the building sector and make an important contribution to achieving carbon neutrality. This is stated by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in a briefing published last week. The study examines the impact of circular economy principles on the benefits of building renovations. […] continue reading →
Companies call for switch to company EVs
To help speed up the switch to electric mobility, several companies are calling for a reform of company car taxation as part of the planned emergency climate protection program. There is a need for an “ecological restructuring of company car taxation,” Ikea, Aldi Süd and eleven other companies appeal in a joint letter to the […] continue reading →
New expert group on carbon extraction
A new expert group on carbon extraction will begin work in December, the commission announced Wednesday. The Climate Directorate-General published a call for applications to fill the 70-member expert panel. The panel will advise the Commission on the implementation of the Sustainable Carbon Cycle Strategy. The commission wants to develop tradable certificates for sustainable CO2 […] continue reading →
Study: Maritime shipping using e-fuels has little impact on consumer prices
If ships were powered exclusively by environmentally friendly e-fuels, the price of a pair of sneakers from China would increase by less than ten cents. This is the result of a new study by the European environmental organization Transport&Environment (T&E) on the costs of decarbonizing shipping. The voyage of an average container ship from Shenzhen […] continue reading →
Factions reach agreement on ETS and border adjustment
Less than a week after the package failed in plenary, EPP, S&D, and Renew have agreed on a compromise. With the introduction of border adjustment, the allocation of free allowances is now to be reduced from 2027 and completed by the end of 2032. continue reading →