Activities of Merja KYLLÖNEN related to 2016/0231(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework - Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement (debate) FI
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement (debate) FI
Amendments (14)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Transport sector is not only a major greenhouse gas emitter but also the fastest growing sector in energy consumption since 1990. It accounts for 23 % of total emissions in the Union and 25 % of total primary energy consumption, where 94 % is oil-related. About a quarter of these CO2 transport emissions come from urban environments. Therefore further efforts should be made by the Commission and Member States to improve the energy efficiency, foster a swift to sustainable transport modes and reduce the high carbon dependency of the sector.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) Waste management contributes with 3,3% 1a of the total Union emissions. Further efforts are required to be made by the Commission and Member States to ensure the full implementation of the waste hierarchy priorities laid down in Directive 2008/98/EC. _________________ 1a Eurostat, figures of 2014
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) In order to meet international commitments and Union targets, it is crucial to make a comprehensive move towards a low-carbon economy. There is an immediate need, therefore, to renew the allocation criteria of different Union funds in order to foster the decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures in different sectors and guarantee that those funds will not be allocated to projects which do not comply with CO2 reduction targets or policies of the Union. The Commission should carry out a comprehensive, cross-sectorial study of the impact of funding granted from the Union budget or otherwise pursuant to Union law on the mitigation of climate change. The Commission should present to the European Parliament and the Council a report of the findings of that study which should be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals aimed at discontinuing any Union funding which is not compatible with the CO2 reduction targets or policies of the Union. This should include the proposal of a mandatory ex ante climate compatibility check which applies to every new Union investment from 1st of January 2020 and the obligation to make the results public in a transparent and accessible way.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) More than 75% of the Union's greenhouse gas emissions are energy- related. Therefore, all measures to improve the energy efficiency in a cost- effective way and thus reduce the energy demand should be prioritised and promoted, and duly integrated with climate policy actions across sectors;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11 b) In view of the aim of achieving a more effective "Climate Union", the Union and its Member States should make sure that their climate, energy and other sectoral policies mutually reinforce each other and are compatible with the long-term aim of achieving a carbon- neutral world. The impact of energy and sectoral policies on the Union and national climate commitments should be assessed with common quantified methods, so that their impacts are transparent and verifiable.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. To the extent that a Member State's emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year, a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grassland referred to in Article 2 of Regulation [ ] [LULUCF] may be taken into account for its compliance under Article 9 of this Regulation for that year, provided that:
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) As the sectors covered by this Regulation constitute more than half of the Union´s greenhouse gas emissions, the emission reduction policies in these sectors are highly important in order to fulfil the Union's commitments in accordance with the Paris Agreement. Therefore, the monitoring, reporting and follow up procedures under this Regulation should be fully transparent. Member States and the Commission should make the information concerning compliance with this Regulation publicly available and should ensure the proper involvement of the stakeholders and the public in the review process of this Regulation. The Commission is also urged to create an efficient and transparent system to monitor the outcome of the flexibilities introduced.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) In order to meet international commitments and Union targets, it is crucial to make a comprehensive move towards a low-carbon economy. There is an immediate need, therefore, to renew the allocation criteria of different Union funds in order to foster the decarbonisation and energy-efficiency measures in different sectors and guarantee that those funds will not be allocated to projects which do not comply with CO2 reduction targets or policies of the Union. The Commission should carry out a comprehensive, cross-sectorial study of the impact of funding granted from the Union budget or otherwise pursuant to Union law on the mitigation of climate change. The Commission should present to the European Parliament and the Council a report of the findings of that study which should be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals aimed at discontinuing any Union funding which is not compatible with the CO2 reduction targets or policies of the Union. That should include the proposal of a mandatory ex-ante climate compatibility check which applies to every new Union investment from 1 January 2020 and the obligation to make the results public in a transparent and accessible way.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) In addition to the efforts to reduce its own emissions, the Union, in line with the aim of increasing its positive impact on the global carbon footprint, should envisage, together with third countries, climate solutions by implementing joint projects with those countries, in the 2030 climate policy context, taking into account that the Paris Agreement refers to a new international cooperation mechanism for combating climate change.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation requires Member States to collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions referred to in Article 2 by at least 30% in 2030 compared to 2005. It lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of Member States to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment of the Union for the period from 2021 to 2030, rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of Member States' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Climate impact of Union funding The Commission shall carry out a comprehensive, cross-sectorial study of the impact of funding granted from the Union budget or otherwise pursuant to Union law on the mitigation of climate change. By 1 January 2019 the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a report of the findings of the study which shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals aimed at discontinuing any Union funding which is not compatible with the CO2 reduction targets or policies of the Union. This shall include the proposal of a mandatory ex-ante climate compatibility check which applies to every new Union investment from 1 January 2020 and the obligation to make the results public in a transparent and accessible way.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In 2027 and 2032, if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State exceeds its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period, pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and the flexibilities used pursuant to Articles 5 to 7, the following measures shall apply:
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Climate impact of Union funding The Commission shall carry out a comprehensive, cross-sectorial study of the impact of funding granted from the Union budget or otherwise pursuant to Union law on the mitigation of climate change. By 1 January 2019, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the findings of the study which shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals aimed at discontinuing any Union funding which is not compatible with the CO2 reduction targets or policies of the Union. It shall include the proposal of a mandatory ex-ante climate compatibility check which applies to every new Union investment from 1 January 2020 and the obligation to make the results public in a transparent and accessible way.