15 Amendments of Ivo BELET related to 2018/2974(RSP)
Amendment 57 #
Paragraph 7
7. Points that the EU GDP is expected to increase more under zero emissions scenarios than in scenarios with lower emission reductions, however thisimpact on EU GDP differs between different models and assumptions; points that, while certain results indicate that GDP could increase more under zero emissions scenarios than in scenarios with lower emission reductions, other results indicate a more positive impact on GDP if the EU acts unilaterally with higher ambition, however the impact on GDP may be spread unevenly across the EU; considers that the price of non-action would be by far the costliest scenario and would not only result in massive GDP loss in Europe, but also further increase economic inequalities between Member States as some are expected to be harder hit than others by the consequences of inaction;
Amendment 76 #
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the inclusion of two pathways aiming at reaching net zero GHG emissions by 2050 and the Commission’s support for these, and considers this mid- century objective as the only one compatible with the Union'slong-term commitments under the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 79 #
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the contribution of energy efficiency to security of supply, economic competitiveness and environmental protection and confirms the important role of energy efficiency in the creation of business opportunities and employment as well as its global and regional benefits. Notes however that those pathways rely also to a large extent on carbon removal technologies, including through carbon capture and storage or usage and direct air capture, that yet have to prove their feasibility; considers that the EU net-zero strategy should not overly relyand that their feasibility depends on the early scale-up onf such technologies, which should complement direct emissions reductions; believes that further action by 2030 is needed if the Union is to avoid relying on carbon removal technologies that would entail significant risks for ecosystems, biodiversity and food security as confirmed by the IPCC 1.5 rep; highlights that the IPCC 1.5C Special Report assigns important emissions reductions to Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in most 1.5C scenarios, refers to in-depth analysis in support of the Commission Communication which sees arole for CCS in all scenarios for 2050; stresses the need to develop, demonstrate and deploy CCS and CCU technologies in the EU industrial and energy sectorts;
Amendment 106 #
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes that the Commission clearly expresses that net-zero emissions are possible without net job losses and that they put a lot of emphasis on the transition in; while there will be a shift of jobs in fossil fuels and other extraction sectors towards jobs in renewable energy, energy efficiency and grid enhancement, impact in the manufacturing industries is more mixed; in particular the energy -intensive industrsectors will face significant changes in their production processes that need to be managed carefully; highlights that if handled well, a just transition towards net- zero GHG emissions has the potential to create a net gain of more than 1 million additional jobs in the Union;
Amendment 131 #
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Insists on a dedicated earmarked fund for just transition in the MFF proposals.
Amendment 143 #
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Insists that the EU needs to stand firm on its industrial policy with measures that allow the EU industry to compete globally on a level playing field; points that avoiding carbon leakage requires that products sold on the EU market need to have similar carbon costs constraints, whether produced in the EU or imported from third countries; considers that work on WTO-compliant border adjustment measures should be further continued without delay;
Amendment 148 #
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Recalls that 71% of all energy is used for space heating alone; agrees with the Commission that energy-efficient homes will become the norm in a climate neutral EU, delivering better health and comfort for all Europeans.
Amendment 171 #
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Points to the impact the ETS reform has had on EU Emission Allowances prices and that confidence in the system has been re-established;
Amendment 218 #
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that technology developments and solutions, energy efficiency and sustainable renewable energy in the transport, industry and power sectors will be key; underlines in this respect the importance of technology-specific strategies, such as for hydrogen or methane;need to scale up innovative technologies with regard to hydrogen, methane or Carbon Capture and Usage
Amendment 238 #
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Points out that electrification of the building, industry and transport sectors will play a key role in reducing the emissions of these sectors and will require a massive supply of electricity; underlines in this respect the importance of policies enabling the power industry to deliver sufficient, reliable and competitively priced carbon neutral electricity; urges the Commission to bring all stakeholders together in order to enable this transition;
Amendment 280 #
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Stresses the role of Energy Intensive Industries both as actors and enablers of the transition; calls on the Commission to develop an EU industrial transformation framework to attract investments in low-carbon technologies and products development and to facilitate the necessary industrial pilots for breakthrough technologies on a commercial scale;
Amendment 286 #
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Agrees with the Commission that Europe should work with global partners to secure further reduction efforts in shipping and aviation sectors in IMO and ICAO, but that apart of this work, further efforts will be necessary; calls on the Commission to bring the polluter-pays principle into practice in these sectors, in particular with regard to kerosene taxation and aviation ticket prices;
Amendment 291 #
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23 c. Underlines that the EU should promote the role and efforts of regions, cities and towns; calls on the Commission to build upon the work of EU Covenant of Mayors representing 200 million European citizens and to enable them to play a catalyst role for further transition;
Amendment 379 #
Paragraph 33
33. Considers that the EU should start working on a reliable model for measuring the climate impact that European consumption has in third countries, as a first step to reduce itbased on consumption should be continued; takes note of the fact that on the basis of the existing models, the in- depth analysis concludes that the EU's efforts to reduce emissions of its production are somehow levelled off by the imports of goods with higher carbon footprint; highlights the conclusion that by 2016 the EU had already contributed significantly to the reduction in emissions in other countries because of the increased trade flow and the improved carbon efficiency of its exports;
Amendment 402 #
Paragraph 35
35. Highlights the merit of strengthening the interoperability between EU policy instruments and third countries' equivalents, notably carbon markets in order to strengthen the global level playing field for all sectors concerned;