The European Parliament and the EU Council have reached a provisional agreement on strengthening the so-called EU Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), which sets annual binding targets for greenhouse gas emissions for member states, in sectors not currently included in the EU's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
The agreement, welcomed by the European Commission, supports the Commission's proposal to increase the emissions reduction target for these sectors from 29% to 40% by 2030 , compared to 2005 levels.
The sectors covered by the ESR include, in particular, construction, agriculture, waste, small industry and transport. And these – explains the Commission in a note – are some examples of potential measures that Member States can adopt to reduce emissions and achieve their objectives: promotion of public transport ; building renovation; more efficient heating and cooling systems; more climate-friendly agricultural practices .
Reduction of emissions, towards the adoption of the "Fit for 55" package
This agreement is the latest step towards the adoption of the Commission's 'Fit for 55' legislative package to deliver the European Green Deal , following the recent agreement that all new cars and vans registered in Europe will be carbon neutral by 2035 .“Today we took another important step towards realizing Europe's 2030 climate ambition,” said Frans Timmermans , Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal . – It is a strong signal for COP27, that the EU is taking the necessary steps to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The sectors covered by the Effort Sharing Regulation currently generate around 60% of greenhouse gas emissions .”"Achieving a green and healthy future for all will require considerable work in every sector and in every country - he concludes - Our agreement today provides clarity on the effort required of each member state and ensures solidarity in achieving climate goals".
The provisional agreement now requires formal adoption by the Parliament and the Council. Once this process is completed, the new legislation will be published in the Official Journal of the Union and will enter into force. (Source: https://www.helpconsumatori.it /)