Activities of Jan HUITEMA related to 2020/0036(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Climate Law (continuation of debate)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set 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 there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and 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 must be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind, while also aiming at creating economic growth, jobs and a predictable environment for investment. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The contribution of the circular economy to climate neutrality should be expanded by increasing the use of low-carbon materials while promoting recycling and the efficient use of materials. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate- neutrality objective.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution and cooperation from all economic sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, and technological neutrality, innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate- neutrality objective.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) As it will be difficult to reach climate neutrality with reduction and streamlining measures and policies alone, it is necessary to utilise available technology. The role of technologies like carbon capture storage and utilisation should be explored and considered as contributors for the Union to meet its targets. The technologies should be developed further for upscaling through R&D funds.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law should be balanced by 2050 at the latest, and as from that date, the Union and Member States greenhouse gas removals should exceed emissions in order to meet the Paris Agreement target of 1.5oC degrees above pre-industrial levels. Until that date a special focus should be directed to the enhancement of research, the development of sinks and carbon capture technology.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; any red tape or other legislative barriers possibly hindering economic actors or the sectors of fulfilling the climate goals, energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; the current infrastructure status and possible needs for updating of and investments in Union infrastructure ; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Taking into account the risk of carbon leakage, the transition to and the continued work to maintain climate neutrality should be a true, green transition, lead to an actual decrease in emissions, and not create a false EU- based result, given that production and emissions have relocated to outside of the EU. To achieve this, Union policies should be designed to minimise the risk of carbon leakage and explore technological solutions.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , reviewGiven the Union goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, it is essential that climate action is further strengthened and particularly that the Union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1)climate target is raised to a reduction in emissions of at least 55 % compared with 1990 levels. Consequently, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that increased target and other relevant Union legislation promoting the circular economy and contributing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would need to be amended accordingly.
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) TAs valid research should be at the core of the EU’s climate actions, the Commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific, technical and socio- economic findings, and representative of a broad range of independent expertise, and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by Member States, reports of the European Environment Agency, best available scientific evidence, including the reports of the IPCC. Given that the Commission has committed to exploring how the EU taxonomy can be used in the context of the European Green Deal by the public sector, this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment, by the Union and Member States, consistent with Regulation (EU) 2020/… [Taxonomy Regulation] when such information becomes available. The Commission should use European statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. The European Environment Agency should assist the Commission, as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall reviewIn light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 toshall be increased to at least 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 targetclimate target and other relevant Union legislation promoting the circular economy and contributing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would need to be amended in order to enable the achievement of 50 toat least 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality- objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 513 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the impact assessment the Commission will complete when submitting any Union legislation, the effect the legislation will have on climate and environment and relevant EU- policies shall be equated with the considerations and conclusions on legal basis, proportionality and subsidiarity and the findings shall be presented in the explanatory memorandum.
Amendment 990 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate- neutral and climate-resilient society. The Commission shall facilitate an inclusive and accessible process at all levels, including at national, regional and local level and with social and economic partners, citizens and, civil society and sector and industry representation, for the exchange of best practice and to identify actions to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. In addition, the Commission may also draw on the multilevel climate and energy dialogues as set up by Member States in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.