Activities of Silvia SARDONE related to 2021/0200(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/842 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement
Amendments (12)
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal31 combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind. It will also have a significant impact on workers due to the potentially negative consequences on productivity in certain industrial sectors. __________________ 31 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 0640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication of 17 September 202035 the Commission indicated that the increased 2030 overall target can only be achieved with the contribution of all sectors. However, these targets will be reviewed in case of unsustainable losses of competitiveness with respect to other continents or in case of serious economic crises linked to the post-pandemic situation. __________________ 35 COM(2020)0562.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to come close to achieveing the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55%, the sectors covered by Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will need tomay reduce their emissions progressively until they reach - 40% in 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Union’s economy and its level of emissions to a degree that cannot yet be fully quantified. On the other hand, the Union is deploying its largest stimulus package ever, a package of proposalso, having a potential impact both on the level of emissions and on Europe’s productive fabric. Due to those uncertainties, it is appropriate to review the emissions data in 2025 and, if necessary, readjust amend the annual emission allocations.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council states that carbon sinks include both natural and technological solutions and that solutions that are based on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and use (CCU) technologies will play a role in decarbonisation, provided that the Union injects economic resources into research and development for such technologies. To ensure effective implementation of such technologies, it is important that Member States are advised to deduct from their annual emission allowances carbon dioxide removed through carbon capture. To ensure the long-term development of such technologies, while at the same time establishing a pathway for emissions reduction, this deduction should be at least 5 % and if possible not more than 10 %.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 j (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 j (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 k (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 k (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
(3b) in Article 5, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4.A Member State may transfer up to 510 % of its annual emission allocation for a given year to other Member States in respect of the years 2021 to 2025, and up to 10 % in respect of the years 2026 to 2030. The receiving Member State may use that quantity for compliance under Article 9 for thate given year or for subsequent years until 2030.’
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 m (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 m (new)
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 o (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 o (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
(3d) the following Article is inserted: ‘Article 5a Deduction for carbon capture removals 1. In respect of the years 2023 to 2029, Member States shall have certified carbon capture removals on their territory taken into account for the purpose of their compliance with this Regulation. It is recommended that such removals should account for between 5 % and 10 % of annual emission allowances for the Member State concerned. 2. By 31 December 2022, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 13 establishing the methodologies and criteria for certifying carbon capture removals in Member States, as well as the structure of the system for auditing such removals.’;
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(5d) in Article 8, the following paragraph is added: ‘3a.The corrective pathways and cooperation referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall be presented to the public in the most effective and understandable manner.’;
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -6 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -6 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point (a) and (b)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point (a) and (b)
(-6a) in Article 9, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. In 2027 and 2032, if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period, taking into account paragraph 2 of this Article and the flexibilities used pursuant to Articles 5, 6 and 7, the following measures shall apply: (a) an addition to the Member State’s greenhouse gas emission figure of the following year equal to the amount in tonnes of CO2 equivalent of the excess greenhouse gas emissions, multiplied by a factor of 1,108, in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 12; and (b) the Member State shall be temporarily prohibited from transferring any part of its annual emission allocation to ano(b) the Commission, in cooperation with the Member State and in a constructive spirit of mutual improvement, shall analyse the situation and decide on how long to limit ther Member State until it is in compliance with Article 4. The Central Administrator shall implement the prohibition referred to in’s transfer level. The Central Administrator shall transcribe the limitations imposed pursuant to point (b) of the first subparagraph in the Union Registry.’