2022/0394(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) A certified carbon removal activity should result in a net carbon removal benefit showing that it delivers a positive climate impact. The net carbon removal benefit should be computed following two steps. First, operators should quantify the amount of additional carbon removals that a carbon removal activity has generated in comparison to a baseline. A ~~standardised~~first-mover baseline reflecting the ~~standard~~best-in-class performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and geographical locations should be preferred because it ensures ~~objectiv~~high quality, minimises compliance and other administrative costs, and positively recognises the action of first movers who have already engaged in carbon removal activities. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activitiesorder to reflect the social, economic, environmental and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be reviewed every five years and updated accordingly in case of new robust scientific evidence, always in a conservative manner. However, where it is not possible to set such a standardised baseline, a project- specific baseline based on the operator’s individual performance may be used. ~~In order to reflect the social, economic, environme~~For carbon farming activities, it is necessary to plan a 10 year period during which the certification will be based on activities that have been proved to lead to substantial ~~and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be periodically updated~~carbon storage in soil based on a solid body of peer reviewed scientific studies, while the data necessary to establish solid baselines is being gathered and processed. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activities.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) A carbon removal activity should result in a net carbon removal benefit showing that it delivers a positive climate impact. The net carbon removal benefit should be computed following two steps. First, operators should quantify the amount of additional carbon removals that a carbon removal activity has generated in comparison to a baseline. A standardised baseline reflecting the standard performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and geographical locations should be preferred because it ensures objectivity, minimises compliance and other administrative costs, and positively recognises the action of first movers who have already engaged in carbon removal activities. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted and financially stimulated, through resolute EU action, to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activities. However, where it is not possible to set such a standardised baseline, and where financial support measures should be identified and applied by the Commission, a project-specific baseline based on the operator’s individual performance may be used. In order to reflect the social, economic, environmental and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be periodically updated.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) A carbon removal and carbon farming activity should result in a net carbon removal benefit showing that it delivers a positive climate impact. The net carbon removal benefit should be computed following two steps. First, operators should quantify the amount of additional carbon removals that a carbon removal activity has generated in comparison to a baseline. In the case of carbon farming, furthermore, operators should also quantify the biogenic emissions reductions set against the baseline. A standardised baseline reflecting the standard performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and geographical locations should be preferred because it ensures objectivity, minimises compliance and other administrative costs, and positively recognises the action of first movers who have already engaged in carbon removal activities. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activities. However, where it is not possible to set such a standardised baseline, a project-specific baseline based on the operator’s individual performance may be used. In order to reflect the social, economic, environmental and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be periodically updated.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) A carbon removal activity should result in a net carbon removal benefit showing that it delivers a positive climate impact. The net carbon removal benefit should be computed following two steps. First, operators should quantify the amount of additional carbon removals that a carbon removal activity has generated in comparison to a baseline. A standardised baseline reflecting the standard performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and geographical locations should be preferred because it ensures objectivity, minimises compliance and other administrative costs, and positively recognises the action of first movers who have already engaged in carbon removal activities. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activities. However, where it is not possible to set such a standardised baseline, a project-specific baseline based on the operator’s individual performance may be used. Data protection demands are high, since much of the data collected may be personal data. In order to reflect the social, economic, environmental and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be periodically updated.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) A carbon removal activity should result in a net carbon removal benefit showing that it delivers a positive climate impact. The net carbon removal benefit should be computed following two steps. First, operators should quantify the amount of additional carbon removals that a carbon removal activity has generated in comparison to a baseline. A standardised baseline reflecting the standard performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and geographical locations should be preferred because it ensures objectivity, minimises compliance and other administrative costs, and positively recognises the action of first movers who have already engaged in carbon removal activities. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activities. However, where it is not possible to set such a standardised baseline, a project-specific baseline based on the operator’s individual performance may be used. In order to reflect the social, economic, environmental and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be periodically updated, while keeping the administrative burden manageable, in particular for individual operators.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) A carbon removal activity should result in a net carbon removal benefit showing that it delivers a positive climate impact. The net carbon removal benefit should be computed following two steps. First, operators should quantify the amount of additional carbon removals that a carbon removal activity has generated in comparison to a baseline. A standardised baseline reflecting the standard performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and geographical locations should be preferred because it ensures objectivity, minimises compliance and other administrative costs, and positively recognises the action of first movers who have already engaged in carbon removal activities. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, new quantification systems for carbon on the ground, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activities. However, where it is not possible to set such a standardised baseline, a project-specific baseline based on the operator’s individual performance may be used. In order to reflect the social, economic, environmental and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be periodically updated.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) A carbon removal activity should result in a net carbon removal benefit showing that it delivers a positive climate impact. The net carbon removal benefit should be computed following two steps. First, operators should quantify the amount of additional carbon removals that a carbon removal activity has generated in comparison to a baseline. A standardised baseline reflecting the standard performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and geographical locations should be preferred because it ensures objectivity, minimises compliance and other administrative costs, and positively recognises the action of first movers who have already engaged in carbon removal activities. In the context of carbon farming, the use of available digital technologies, including electronic databases and geographic information systems, remote sensing, novel in-field carbon quantification systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and of electronic maps should be promoted to decrease the costs of establishing baselines and of monitoring carbon removal activities. However, where it is not possible to set such a standardised baseline, a project-specific baseline based on the operator’s individual performance may be used. In order to reflect the social, economic, environmental and technological developments and to encourage ambition over time in line with the Paris Agreement, baselines should be periodically updated.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The second step for quantifying the net carbon removal benefit should consist of subtracting any increase in greenhouse gas emissions related to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. Relevant greenhouse gas emissions that should be taken into consideration include direct emissions, such as those resulting from the use of more fertilisers, fuel or energy, or indirect emissions, such as those resulting from land use change, with consequent risks for food security due to displacement of agricultural production. A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of the carbon removal activity should not be taken into account to quantify the net carbon removal benefit, but should be considered as a co- benefit towards the sustainability objective of climate change mitigation; by being reported on the certificates, decreases in greenhouse gas emissions (like the other sustainability co-benefits)Reporting co- benefits on certificates can increase the value of the certified carbon removals.

Amendment 108 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The second step for quantifying the net carbon removal benefit should consist of subtracting any increase in greenhouse gas emissions related to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. Relevant greenhouse gas emissions that should be taken into consideration include direct emissions, such as those resulting from the use of more fertilisers, fuel or energy, or indirect emissions, such as those resulting from land use change, with consequent risks for food security due to displacement of agricultural production. A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of the carbon removal activity should not be taken into account to quantify the net carbon removal benefit, but should be considered as a co-benefit towards the sustainability objective of climate change mitigation; by being reported on the certificates, decreases in greenhouse gas emissions (like the other sustainability co-benefits) can increase the value of the certified carbon removals. However, in the case of indirect emissions, account must be taken of the need to ensure a minimum impact of land use change on farmers’ activities, on the proper functioning of supply chains, and on the guaranteeing of local and regional food security.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The second step for quantifying the net carbon removal benefit should consist of subtracting any increase in greenhouse gas emissions related to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. Relevant greenhouse gas emissions that should be taken into consideration include direct emissions, such as those resulting from the use of more fertilisers, fuel or energy, or indirect emissions, such as those resulting from land use change, with consequent risks for food security due to displacement of agricultural production. A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of the carbon removal activity should not be taken into account to quantify the net carbon removal benefit, but should be considered as a co-benefit towards the sustainability objective of climate change mitigation; by being reported on the certificates, decreases in greenhouse gas emissions (like the other sustainability co-benefits) can increase the value of the certified carbon removals. However, for carbon farming activities, the reduction of biogenic emissions shall be counted towards the net benefit of the activity, especially due to the interconnected nature of carbon and nitrogen cycles.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The second step for quantifying the net carbon removal benefit should consist of subtracting any increase in greenhouse gas emissions related to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. Relevant greenhouse gas emissions that should be taken into consideration include direct emissions, such as those resulting from the use of more fertilisers, chemicals, materials fuel or energy, or indirect emissions, such as those resulting from direct or indirect land use change, with consequent risks for food security due to displacement of agricultural production. A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of the carbon removal activity should not be taken into account to quantify the net carbon removal benefit, but should be considered as a co-benefit towards the sustainability objective of climate change mitigation; ~~by being reported on the certificates, decreases in greenhouse gas emissions (like the other sustainability co-benefits) can increase the value of the certified carbon removals.~~

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) A carbon removal activity delivers a net carbon removal benefit when the carbon removals above the baseline outweigh any increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. For instance, in the case of activities that deliver permanent carbon storage by injecting carbon underground, the amount of permanently stored carbon should outweigh the energy- related greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial process. In the case of carbon farming, the carbon captured by an afforestation activity or the carbon kept in the ground by a peatland re-wetting activity should outweigh the emissions from the machinery used to carry out the carbon removal activity or the indirect land use change emissions that can be caused by carbon leakage. Farmers, forest owners and managers should strive to achieve biogenic emission reductions rather, which shall be quantified and accounted for as part of the net removal benefit.

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) A carbon removal activity delivers a net carbon removal benefit when the carbon removals above the baseline outweigh any increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. For instance, in the case of activities that deliver permanent carbon storage by injecting carbon underground, the amount of permanently stored carbon should outweigh the energy- related greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial process. In the case of carbon farming, the ~~carbon captured by~~balance of carbon from an afforestation activity or ~~the~~ carbon kept in the ground by a peatland re-wetting activity should ~~outweigh the emissions from the machinery used to carry out the carbon removal activity or the indirect land use change emissions that can be caused by carbon leakag~~be positive.

Amendment 113 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) A carbon removal activity delivers a net carbon removal benefit when the carbon removals above the baseline outweigh any increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. For instance, in the case of activities that deliver permanent carbon storage by injecting carbon underground, the amount of permanently stored carbon should outweigh the energy- related greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial process. In the case of carbon farming, the carbon captured by an afforestation activity or the carbon kept in the ground by a peatland re-wetting activity should outweigh the emissions from the machinery used to carry out the carbon removal activity or the indirect land use change emissions that can be caused by carbon leakage. The same ecosystem- based approach, with a net benefit in terms of carbon sequestration, can be found in mussel and mollusc farming practices.

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) Carbon removals should be quantified in a relevant, accurate, complete, consistent and comparable and well-defined manner. Uncertainties in the quantification should be duly reported and accounted in order to limit the risk of overestimating the quantity of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere. Carbon removals generated by carbon farming should be quantified with a high level of accuracy to assure the highest quality and minimise uncertainties. Moreover, in order to incentivise synergies between Union climate and biodiversity objectives, ~~enhanced~~ monitoring of land is need~~s to be requir~~ed, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The satellite and on- site monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals need to closely reflect those approaches, and make the best use of advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, making full use of already existing tools, and ensure consistency with the national greenhouse gas inventories. The use of available advanced technologies should come into play, along with the means of appropriate assistance and funding, to ensure compliant use of these tools and avert any risk of overestimating the amount of carbon removed from the atmosphere or of discouraging agricultural activities or supply chain activities, in particular as regards small farms and SMEs, respectively.

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) Carbon removals should be quantified in a relevant, accurate, complete, consistent and comparable manner. Uncertainties in the quantification should be duly reported and accounted in order to limit the risk of overestimating the quantity of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere. Carbon removals generated by carbon farming should be quantified with a high level of accuracy to assure the highest quality and minimise uncertainties. Moreover, in order to incentivise synergies between Union climate and biodiversity objectives, enhanced monitoring of land needs to be required, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The satellite and on-site monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals ~~need to~~should closely reflect those approaches, and make the best use of advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, making full use of already existing tools, and ensure consistency with the national greenhouse gas inventories.

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) Carbon removals should be quantified in a relevant, accurate, complete, consistent and comparable manner. Uncertainties in the quantification should be duly reported and accounted in order to limit the risk of overestimating the quantity of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere and should be publicly available through an Union register in order to ensure transparency and traceability to carbon removal unit certificates. Carbon removals generated by carbon farming should be quantified with a high level of accuracy to assure the highest quality and minimise uncertainties. Moreover, in order to incentivise synergies between Union climate and biodiversity objectives, enhanced monitoring of land needs to be required, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The satellite and on-site monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals need to closely reflect those approaches, and make the best use of advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, making full use of already existing tools, and ensure consistency with the national greenhouse gas inventories.

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) Carbon removals should be quantified in a relevant, accurate, complete, consistent and comparable manner. Uncertainties in the quantification should be duly reported and accounted in order to limit the risk of overestimating the quantity of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere. Carbon removals generated by carbon farming should be quantified with a high level of accuracy and transparency, in line with validated and consistent criteria, to assure the highest quality and minimise uncertainties. Moreover, in order to incentivise synergies between Union climate and biodiversity objectives, enhanced monitoring of land needs to be required, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The satellite and on-site monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals need to closely reflect those approaches, and make the best use of advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, making full use of already existing tools, and ensure consistency with the national greenhouse gas inventories.

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) Carbon removals should be quantified in a relevant, accurate, complete, consistent and comparable manner. Uncertainties in the quantification should be duly reported and accounted in order to limit the risk of overestimating the quantity of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere. Carbon removals and biogenic emissions reductions generated by carbon farming should be quantified with a high level of accuracy to assure the highest quality and minimise uncertainties. Moreover, in order to incentivise synergies between Union climate and biodiversity objectives, enhanced monitoring of land needs to be required, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The satellite and on-site monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals need to closely reflect those approaches, and make the best use of advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, making full use of already existing tools, and ensure consistency with the national greenhouse gas inventories.

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) In order to ensure that the Union certification framework channels incentives toward carbon removals that go beyond the standard practice~~, carbon removal~~ or toward undertaking carbon farming practices, carbon removal and carbon farming activities should be additional. Therefore, these activities should go beyond statutory requirements, that is, operators should carry out activities that are not already imposed upon them by the applicable law. Moreover, carbon removal activities should take place due to the incentive effect provided by the certification. Such effect is present when the incentive created by the potential revenues, resulting from the certification, changes the behaviour of operators in such a way that they engage in the additional carbon removal activity to achieve additional carbon removals. The level of administrative burden resulting from participation in certification schemes is therefore an important aspect. The administrative burden should be such as to allow even the smallest entities to be included in certification schemes. Thus, the cost, understood as the sum of financial, time and organisational effort, of participating in certification schemes must not outweigh the perceived benefits of joining the scheme.

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) In order to ensure that the Union certification framework channels incentives toward carbon removals that go beyond the standard practice, carbon removal activities should be additional. Therefore, these activities should go beyond statutory requirements, that is, operators should carry out activities that are not already imposed upon them by the applicable law. Moreover, carbon removal activities should take place due to the incentive effect provided by the certification. Such effect is present when the incentive created by the potential revenues, resulting from the certification, changes the behaviour of operators in such a way that they engage in the additional carbon removal activity to achieve additional carbon removals.

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) In order to ensure that the Union certification framework channels incentives toward carbon removals and biogenic emissions reductions that go beyond the standard practice, carbon removal and carbon farming activities should be additional. Therefore, these activities should go beyond statutory requirements, that is, operators should carry out activities that are not already imposed upon them by the applicable law. Moreover, carbon removal and carbon farming activities should take place due to the incentive effect provided by the certification. Such effect is present when the incentive created by the potential revenues, resulting from the certification, changes the behaviour of operators in such a way that they engage in the additional carbon removal activity to achieve additional carbon removals.

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) A standardised baseline should reflect the statutory and market conditions in which the carbon removal activity takes place. If a carbon removal activity is imposed upon operators by the applicable law, or it does not need any incentives to take place, its performance will be reflected in the baseline. In the case of carbon farming in arable mineral soils, the standardised baseline can be considered as fixed, given that the current carbon removal rates in mineral soils in the EU are on average close to zero. For this reason, a carbon removal activity that generates carbon removals in excess of such a baseline should be presumed to be additional. Hence, the use of a standardised baseline should simplify the demonstration of additionality for operators. Therefore, it should reduce the administrative burden of the certification process, which is particularly important in the case of small- scale land managers.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) A standardised baseline should reflect the statutory and market conditions in which the carbon removal activity takes place. If a carbon removal activity is imposed upon operators by the applicable law, or it does not need any incentives to take place, its performance will be reflected in the baseline. In the case of carbon farming on arable mineral soils the standardised baseline can be considered to be flat taking into account that current carbon removal rates on mineral soils in the EU are on average close to zero. For this reason, a carbon removal activity that generates carbon removals in excess of such a baseline should be presumed to be additional. Hence, the use of a standardised baseline should simplify the demonstration of additionality for operators. Therefore, it should reduce the administrative burden of the certification process, which is particularly important in the case of small- scale land managers.

Amendment 124 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Jérémy DECERLE, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) A standardised baseline should reflect the statutory and market conditions in which the carbon removal ~~activity~~performance takes place. If a carbon removal ~~activity~~ is imposed upon operators by the applicable Union law, or it does not need any incentives to take place, its performance will be reflected in the baseline. For this reason, a carbon removal activity that generates carbon removals in excess of such a baseline should be presumed to be additional. Hence, the use of a standardised baseline should simplify the demonstration of additionality for operators. In the case of carbon farming on arable mineral soils the standardised baseline should be considered flat equalling zero removals. Therefore, it should reduce the administrative burden of the certification process, which is particularly important in the case of small- scale land managers.

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) A standardised baseline should reflect the statutory and market conditions in which the carbon removal or carbon farming activity takes place. If a carbon removal activity is imposed upon operators by the applicable law, or it does not need any incentives to take place, its performance will be reflected in the baseline. For this reason, a carbon removal activity that generates carbon removals in excess of such a baseline should be presumed to be additional. Hence, the use of a standardised baseline should simplify the demonstration of additionality for operators. Therefore, it should reduce the administrative burden of the certification process, which is particularly important in the case of small- scale land managers.

Amendment 126 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Jérémy DECERLE, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Atmospheric and biogenic carbon that is captured and stored through a carbon removal activity risks being released back into the atmosphere (e.g. reversal) due to natural or anthropogenic causes. Therefore, operators should take all relevant preventive measures to mitigate those risks and duly monitor that carbon continues to be stored over the monitoring period laid down for the relevant carbon removal activity. The validity of the certified carbon removals should depend on the expected duration of the storage and the different risks of reversal associated with the given carbon removal activity. Among other possibilities, activities that store carbon in geological formations provide enough certainties on the very long-term duration of several centuries for the stored carbon and can be considered as providing permanent storage of carbon. Carbon farming or carbon storage in products are more exposed to the risk of voluntary or involuntary release of carbon into the atmosphere. To account for this risk, the validity of the certified carbon removals generated by carbon farming and carbon storage in products should not be subject to an expiry date ~~matching with the end of the relevant monitoring period. Thereafter, the~~but should be further defined per carbon farming activity in the certification methodology. The risk of reversibility of carbon storage should be a~~ssumed to be released into the atmosphere, unless the economic operator proves the maintenance of the carbon sto~~ccounted for in the discount rate set for the carbon farming activity. Moreover, in order not to discourage sequestration actions, which in the short term can account for significant amounts of carbon, short- term storage should be encouraged to stimulate farmers' transition and investments in sequestration practices. Various mechanisms exist to integragte ~~through uninterrupted monitoring activitie~~short-term storage into the carbon market and the associated risk which should be deployed such as reserve funds, insurance, rebate systems.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Atmospheric and biogenic carbon that is captured and stored through a carbon removal activity risks being released back into the atmosphere (e.g. reversal) due to natural or anthropogenic causes. Therefore, operators should take all relevant preventive measures to mitigate those risks and duly monitor that carbon continues to be stored over the monitoring period laid down for the relevant carbon removal activity. The validity of the certified carbon removals should depend on the expected duration of the storage and the different risks of reversal associated with the given carbon removal activity. Activities that store carbon in geological formations provide enough certainties on the very long-term duration of several centuries for the stored carbon and can be considered as providing permanent storage of carbon. Carbon farming or carbon storage in products are more exposed to the risk of voluntary or involuntary release of carbon into the atmosphere. To account for this risk, the validity of the certified carbon removals generated by carbon farming and carbon storage in products should be subject to an expiry date matching with the end of the relevant monitoring period or the end of post-implementation monitoring across a carbon removal portfolio. Thereafter, the carbon should be assumed to be released into the atmosphere, unless the economic operator proves the maintenance of the carbon storage through uninterrupted monitoring activities or a carbon removal portfolio manager operates a proportioned liability mechanism that monitors portfolio-wide longevity performance for instance through a combination of remote-sensing and in-situ sampling technologies.

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Atmospheric and biogenic carbon that is captured and stored through a carbon removal activity risks being released back into the atmosphere (e.g. reversal) due to natural or anthropogenic causes. Therefore, operators should take all relevant preventive measures to mitigate those risks and duly monitor that carbon continues to be stored over the monitoring period laid down for the relevant carbon removal activity. The validity of the certified carbon removals should depend on the expected duration of the storage and the different risks of reversal associated with the given carbon removal activity. Activities that store carbon in geological formations provide enough certainties on the very long-term duration of several centuries for the stored carbon and can be considered as providing permanent storage of carbon. Carbon farming or carbon storage in products are more exposed to the risk of voluntary or involuntary release of carbon into the atmosphere. To account for this risk, the validity of the certified carbon removals generated by carbon farming and carbon storage in products should be subject to an expiry date matching with the end of the relevant monitoring period or the end of the monitoring subsequent to the full implementation of a carbon removal portfolio. Thereafter, the carbon should be assumed to be released into the atmosphere, unless the economic operator proves the maintenance of the carbon storage through uninterrupted monitoring activities or a carbon removal portfolio manager operates a proportional liability mechanism which monitors longevity performance.

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

~~(13)~~ Atmospheric and biogenic carbon that is captured and stored through a carbon removal activity risks being released back into the atmosphere (e.g. reversal) due to natural or anthropogenic causes. Therefore, operators should be encouraged to take all relevant preventive measures to mitigate those risks and duly monitor that carbon continues to be stored over the monitoring period laid down for the relevant carbon removal activity. The validity of the certified carbon removals should depend on the expected duration of the storage and the different risks of reversal associated with the given carbon removal activity. Activities that store carbon in geological formations provide enough certainties on the very long-term duration of several centuries for the stored carbon and can be considered as providing permanent storage of carbon. Carbon farming or carbon storage in products are more exposed to the risk of voluntary or involuntary release of carbon into the atmosphere. To account for this risk, the validity of the certified carbon removals generated by carbon farming and carbon storage in products should be subject to an expiry date matching with the end of the relevant monitoring period. Thereafter, the carbon should be assumed to be released into the atmosphere, unless the economic operator proves the maintenance of the carbon storage through uninterrupted monitoring activities.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) Atmospheric and biogenic carbon that is captured and stored through a carbon removal activity risks being released back into the atmosphere (e.g. reversal or leakage) due to natural or anthropogenic causes. Therefore, operators should take all relevant preventive measures to mitigate those risks and duly monitor that carbon continues to be stored over the monitoring period laid down for the relevant carbon removal activity. The validity of the certifi~~ed carbon removal~~cates should depend on the expected duration of the storage and the different risks of reversal associated with the given carbon removal activity. Activities that store carbon in geological formations provide enough certainties on the very long-term duration of several centuries for the stored carbon and can be considered as providing permanent storage of carbon. Carbon farming ~~or carbon storage in product~~activities are more exposed to the risk of voluntary or involuntary release of carbon into the atmosphere. To account for this risk, the validity of the certified carbon removals generated by carbon farming and carbon storage in products should be subject to an expiry date matching with the end of the relevant monitoring period. Thereafter, the carbon should be assumed to be released into the atmosphere, unless the economic operator proves the maintenance of the carbon ~~storage~~farming activities through uninterrupted monitoring activities.

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) In addition to measures taken to minimise the risk of carbon release into the atmosphere during the monitoring period, appropriate liability mechanisms and corrective measures should be introduced to address cases of reversal or leakage, in a way that there should be a liable party at any moment of time, taking into account extreme weather events and force majeure events that might impact land-based carbon storage. Such mechanisms could include e.g. discounting of carbon removal units, collective buffers or accounts of carbon removal units, and up-front insurance mechanisms. Since liability mechanisms in respect of geological storage and CO2 leakage, and relevant corrective measures have already been laid down by Directive 2003/87/EC and Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council27 , those liability mechanisms and corrective measures should apply to avoid double regulation. __________________ 27 Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the geological storage of carbon dioxide and amending Council Directive 85/337/EEC, European Parliament and Council Directives 2000/60/EC, 2001/80/EC, 2004/35/EC, 2006/12/EC, 2008/1/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114).

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) In addition to measures taken to minimise the risk of carbon release into the atmosphere during the monitoring period, appropriate liability mechanisms should be introduced to address cases of reversal. Such mechanisms could include e.g. discounting of carbon removal units, mutual funds, collective buffers or accounts of carbon removal units, and up- front insurance mechanisms. Since liability mechanisms in respect of geological storage and CO2 leakage, and relevant corrective measures have already been laid down by Directive 2003/87/EC and Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council27 , those liability mechanisms and corrective measures should apply to avoid double regulation. __________________ 27 Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the geological storage of carbon dioxide and amending Council Directive 85/337/EEC, European Parliament and Council Directives 2000/60/EC, 2001/80/EC, 2004/35/EC, 2006/12/EC, 2008/1/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114).

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities and carbon farming have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum environmental, economic and social sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have at least a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the ~~transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control~~protection of soil quality and prevention of erosion, the fair remuneration of operators, the protection of employment, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Furthermore, carbon farming should not have a negative impact on food production and food supply in the Union or in the third countries. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon ~~removal~~farming activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon ~~removal~~farming activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular biobased economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, ~~such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity~~that are not in line with sustainable forest management should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for social, environmental and economic sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities ~~have a neutral impact~~do no significant harm or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, ~~and~~ pollution prevention and control, agricultural productivity, product quality and improving farmers’ revenues. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928, and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29. Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning ~~forestry activities and~~ underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928, and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29. ~~Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification.~~ __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 139 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon ~~removal~~farming activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that ~~carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or~~, in order to obtain a certification under this framework, carbon farming activities generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control~~. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do N~~, while proving they do not Ssignificant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 ly harm any of those objectives in the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. Those sustainability requirements should be based on the latest available scientific evidence and, as appropriate existing minimum sustainability criteria established under EU law, or in Guidelines adopted by the Commission. Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning ~~forestry activities and~~ underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for. Carbon farming activities should contribute to at least one additional practice set out, such as prevention and improvement of water quality, protection of biodiversity ~~shoul~~and not ~~be eligible for certification~~hers. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for social, environmental, and economic sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities ~~have a neutral impact or~~do no significant harm or that they generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control, agricultural productivity, product quality, and farmers income. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, ~~and~~ pollution prevention and control and the prevention of adverse social and economic consequences for local communities. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928, and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29. Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities ~~have a neutral impact~~do minimal harm to or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 144 #

Peter JAHR, Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, b~~uild on~~e consistent with the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, b~~uild on~~e consistent with the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) or other public or private initiatives. Specifically, this Regulation should take into account farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles30. More specifically, those practices are highly site-dependent land- use practices that contribute to increased carbon sequestration and ideally also lead to co-benefits for ecosystems and biodiversity. These include, in particular, afforestation and reforestation, agroforestry, the use of catch crops, cover crops, expansion of landscape features to prevent erosion, and restoration of peatlands. __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) or other public or private initiatives. Specifically, this Regulation should, at least, take into account farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles~~30 .~~ , as well as other practices which reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When developing certification methodologies in the context of carbon farming, the Commission should take into account the need to minimize negative impacts on food security and to avoid that land is acquired for speculative purposes resulting in negative effects on rural communities. It should also promote those activities that have the largest potential to provide positive co-benefits for biodiversity and climate change adaptation. __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded~~, either via~~. The Commission shall identify and apply financial support mechanisms to reward farmers, either by supplementing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), or by developing other financial support measures, or by other public or private initiatives. Specifically, this Regulation should take into account farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles30, as well as guaranteeing food security and the proper functioning of agricultural production and the supply chain. __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere can contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) or other public or private initiatives~~. Specifically, this Regulation should take into~~, such as sustainable private finance, contractual arrangements along supply chains, voluntary carbon markets and product claims, if measuring and monitoring methodologies show ac co~~unt farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles30~~ ntribution to carbon removal and co- benefits or, in the absence of measuring and monitoring methodologies, a scientific ex ante assessment has proven a robust contribution of the carbon farming activity to carbon removal or co-benefits. __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere can contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded~~, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) or other public or~~ through multiple funding sources such as sustainable private fin~~itiatives. Specifically, this Regulation should take into~~ance, contractual arrangements along supply chains, voluntary carbon markets and product claims, if the measurement and monitoring methodologies show ac co~~unt farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycle~~ntribution to carbon removal. In the absence of measurement and monitoring methodologies, a previous scientific assessment may establish the contribution of carbon farming activities to carbon removals. __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) or other public or private initiatives. In order to ensure that carbon farming credits provide an additional income stream for farmers, the value of the credits should be funded outside the CAP. Specifically, this Regulation should take into account farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles30 . __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 153 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) or other public or private initiatives such as sustainable private finance, contractual arrangements along supply chain, voluntary carbon markets and product claims.. Specifically, this Regulation should take into account farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles30 . __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 154 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere ~~contribute to the climate neutrality~~while generating co- benefits for other sustainability objectives contribute to the Union's environmental objectives and should be rewarded, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) or other public or private initiatives. Specifically, this Regulation should take into account farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles30 . __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Farming practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere contribute to the climate neutrality objective and should be rewarded, either via the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) under the provisions currently relating to it or other public or private initiatives. Specifically, this Regulation should take into account farming practices as referenced in the Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles30. __________________ 30 Communication from the Commission, Sustainable Carbon Cycles, COM (20221) 800.

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co- benefits will give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and will result in higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide significant co-benefits for biodiversity.

Amendment 158 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report ~~co-~~social, environmental and economic benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co-benefits ~~will~~may give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and ~~will result in~~lead to higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of measurement and monitoring methodologies for biodiversity development and other co- benefits of carbon farming, as well as a tailored certification ~~methodologies~~ on carbon farming activities that provide significant co- benefits for biodiversity or other social, environmental and economic goals. Certification methodologies will include a prior scientific assessment demonstrating a contribution by the carbon farming activity to the generation of co-benefits.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report social, environmental and economic co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co-benefits ~~will~~may give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and ~~will~~may result in higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of measuring and monitoring methodologies for biodiversity and other co-benefits of carbon farming and of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide significant co-benefits for biodiversity or other social, environmental and economic objectives. The tailored certification methodologies will include a scientific ex ante assessment proofing a robust contribution of the carbon farming activity to the co- benefit.

Amendment 161 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits ~~for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co- benefits will give mor~~that increase economic value to the certified carbon removals and ~~will result in higher~~ revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide significant co-benefits for biodiversity.

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co-benefits will give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and will result in higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide significant co-benefits for biodiversity.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co-benefits will give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and will result in higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide similarly significant co-benefits for biodiversity, and for farmers’ activities and supply chain activities.

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum environmental, economic and social sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co-benefits will give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and will result in higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide significant co-benefits for biodiversity.

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) Operators or groups of operators may report additional co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co-benefits will give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and will result in higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide significant co-benefits for biodiversity.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) It is appropriate to develop detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities in order to apply, in a standardised, verifiable and comparable way, the quality criteria laid down in this Regulation. Those methodologies should ensure the robust and transparent certification of the net carbon removal benefit generated by the carbon removal activity, while avoiding disproportionate administrative burden for operators or group of operators, in particular for small farmers and forest holders. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to supplement this Regulation by adopting delegated acts establishing detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities. Those methodologies should be developed in close consultation with the Expert Group on Carbon Removals and all other interested actors. The development of these methodologies should be supported by clear evidence and should include a call for feedback on the draft methodologies, providing all interested stakeholders with the possibility to contribute. They need to be based on the best available scientific evidence, build upon existing public and private schemes and methodologies for carbon removal certification, and take into account any relevant standard and rules adopted at national and Union level. The setting of core regulatory elements such as long- term storage, liability, additionality, and criteria for social, environmental and economic co-benefits of carbon farming, spelling out clear design features for the underlying methodologies, will follow the ordinary legislative procedure since these standards can fundamentally affect agricultural and carbon farming.

Amendment 167 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Jérémy DECERLE, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) It is appropriate to develop detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities in order to apply, in a standardised, verifiable and comparable way, the quality criteria laid down in this Regulation. Those methodologies should ensure the robust and transparent certification of the net carbon removal benefit generated by the carbon removal activity, while avoiding disproportionate administrative burden for operators or group of operators, in particular for small farmers and forest holders. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to supplement this Regulation by adopting delegated acts establishing detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities. Those methodologies should be developed in close consultation with the Expert Group on Carbon Removals and all other interested actors. The development of these methodologies should include precise elements supporting the methods used in drawing them up, while offering all stakeholders the opportunity to contribute to their development. They need to be based on the best available scientific evidence, build upon existing public and private schemes and methodologies for carbon removal certification, and take into account any relevant standard and rules adopted at national and Union level. The establishment of key elements relating to carbon farming such as long-term storage, liability mechanisms, additionality and social, environmental and economic co-benefits of practices should follow the ordinary legislative procedure.

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) It is appropriate to develop detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal and carbon farming activities in order to apply, in a standardised, verifiable and comparable way, the quality criteria laid down in this Regulation. Those methodologies should ensure the robust and transparent certification of the net carbon removal benefit generated by the carbon removal activity, while avoiding disproportionate administrative burden for operators or group of operators, in particular for small farmers and forest holders. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to supplement this Regulation by adopting delegated acts establishing detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities. Those methodologies should be developed in close consultation with the Expert Group on Carbon Removals and all other interested actors. They need to be based on the best available scientific evidence, build upon existing public and private schemes and methodologies for carbon removal certification, and take into account any relevant standard and rules adopted at national and Union level. The development of these methodologies should include a call for evidence supporting the drafting of the methodologies and a call for feedback on the draft methodologies, providing all interested stakeholders the possibility to contribute.

Amendment 169 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) It is appropriate to develop detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities in order to apply, in a standardised, verifiable and comparable way, the quality criteria laid down in this Regulation. Those methodologies should ensure the robust and transparent certification of the net carbon removal benefit generated by the carbon removal activity, while avoiding disproportionate administrative and financial burden for operators or group of operators, in particular for small farmers, short-supply-chain actors and forest holders. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to supplement this Regulation by adopting delegated acts establishing detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities. Those methodologies should be developed in close consultation with the Expert Group on Carbon Removals and all other interested actors. They need to be based on the best available and most recent scientific evidence, and on the situation on the ground, build upon existing public and private schemes and methodologies for carbon removal certification, and take into account any relevant standard and rules adopted at national and Union level.

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) It is appropriate to develop detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal and carbon farming activities in order to apply, in a standardised, verifiable and comparable way, the quality criteria laid down in this Regulation. Those methodologies should ensure the robust and transparent certification of the ~~net~~ carbon removal ~~benefit generated by the~~or carbon ~~removal~~farming activity, while avoiding disproportionate administrative burden for operators or group of operators, in particular for small farmers and forest holders. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to supplement this Regulation by adopting delegated acts establishing detailed certification methodologies for the different carbon removal activities. Those methodologies should be developed in close consultation with the ~~Expert Group~~Platform on Carbon Rremoval and carbon farming activities and all other interested actors. They need to be based on the best available scientific evidence, build upon existing public and private schemes and methodologies for carbon removal certification, and take into account any relevant standard and rules adopted at national ~~and Un~~, Union and international level.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) In order to ensure a credible and reliable certification process, carbon removal and carbon farming activities should be subject to independent third- party auditing. In particular, carbon removal and carbon farming activities should be subject to an initial certification audit before their implementation, verifying their compliance with the quality criteria set out in this Regulation, including the correct quantification of the expected net carbon removal benefit. Carbon removal and carbon farming activities should also be subject to periodic re- certification audits to verify the compliance of the generated carbon removals. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to set out the structure, technical details, maximum price for certification audit, and the minimum information to be contained in the description of the carbon removal activity, and in the certification and re- certification audit reports.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) In order to ensure a credible and reliable certification process, carbon removal and carbon farming activities should be subject to independent third- party auditing. In particular, carbon removal and carbon farming activities should be subject to an initial certification audit before their implementation, verifying their compliance with the quality criteria set out in this Regulation, including the correct quantification of the expected net carbon removal benefit. Carbon removal and carbon farming activities should also be subject to periodic re- certification audits to verify the compliance ~~of the generated carbon removals~~. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to set out the structure, technical details, and the minimum information to be contained in the description of the carbon removal or carbon farming activity, and in the certification and re- certification audit reports.

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Providing land managers with improved knowledge, additional financing tools and methods for a better assessment and optimisation of the carbon removals is key for cost- efficient implementation of mitigation actions and for securing their engagement in carbon farming. This is particularly relevant for Union small farmers or forest holders that often lack the financial resources, know-how and the expertise required to implement carbon removal activities and to comply with the required quality criteria and related certification methodologies. Therefore, it is appropriate to require that producer organisations facilitate the provision of free relevant advisory services through technical advice to their members. The Common Agricultural Policy, the financial support mechanisms identified by the Commission and national State aid can support financially the provision of advisory services, the purchase of audit services required under this regulation, knowledge exchange, training, information actions or interactive innovation projects with farmers and foresters.

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Providing land managers with improved knowledge, tools and methods for a better assessment and optimisation of the carbon removals is key for cost- efficient implementation of mitigation actions and for securing their engagement in carbon farming. This is particularly relevant for Union small farmers or forest holders that often lack the know-how and the expertise required to implement carbon removal activities and to comply with the required quality criteria and related certification methodologies. Therefore, it is ~~appropriate to require that~~important to provide the necessary guidelines and financial incentives to enable producer organisations and cooperatives to facilitate the provision of relevant advisory services through technical advice to their members. The Common Agricultural Policy and national State aid can support financially the provision of advisory services, knowledge exchange, training, information actions or interactive innovation projects with farmers and foresters.

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) Providing land managers with improved knowledge, tools and methods for a better assessment and optimisation of the carbon ~~removal~~farming activities is key for cost- efficient implementation of mitigation actions and for securing their engagement in carbon farming. This is particularly relevant for Union small farmers or forest holders that often lack the know-how and the expertise required to implement carbon ~~removal~~farming activities and to comply with the required quality criteria and related certification methodologies. Therefore, it is appropriate to require that producer organisations facilitate the provision of relevant advisory services through technical advice to their members. The Common Agricultural Policy and national State aid can support financially the provision of advisory services, knowledge exchange, training, information actions or interactive innovation projects with farmers and foresters.

Amendment 177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)

(20 a) Carbon removal activities should not primarily take the focus of emission reductions, and therefore carbon removal and carbon farming certificates or units should not be used to offset continued emissions either in compliance or voluntary mechanisms - including the ESR, ETS, CORSIA, Article 6.2 and Article 6.4 mechanisms under the Paris Agreement or voluntary carbon markets. Certificates and units should be incentivized in a manner that makes them complementary to emission reductions, rather than substitutes.

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) It is appropriate that carbon removal certificates underpin different end- uses, such as the compilation of national and corporate greenhouse gas inventories, including with regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council31, the proof of climate- related and other environmental corporate claims (including on biodiversity), or the exchange of verified carbon removal units through voluntary carbon offsetting markets. To this end, the certificate should contain accurate and transparent information on the carbon removal activity, including the total removals and net carbon removal benefit that comply with the quality criteria set out in this Regulation. ~~The Commission should be also empowered to adopt delegated acts to further specify or amend Annex II which lists the minimum information to be contained in the certificates.~~ __________________ 31 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) It is appropriate that carbon removal and carbon farming certificates underpin different end- uses, such as the compilation of national and corporate greenhouse gas inventories, including with regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 , the proof of climate- related and other environmental corporate claims (including on biodiversity), or the exchange of verified carbon removal units through voluntary carbon offsetting markets. To this end, the certificate should contain accurate and transparent information on the carbon removal activity, including the total removals and net carbon removal benefit and, in the case of carbon farming, biogenic emission reduction, that comply with the quality criteria set out in this Regulation. The Commission should be also empowered to adopt delegated acts to further specify or amend Annex II which lists the minimum information to be contained in the certificates. __________________ 31 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) ~~It is appropriate that carbon removal certificates underpin different end-uses, such as the compilation of national and corporate~~The Union and its Member States should continue to develop, regularly update and report to the UNFCC their greenhouse gas inventories~~, inclu~~ according wito the r~~egard to~~ules set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/~~841 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 , the proof of climate-rel~~1999. Certificates generated aund other environmental corporate claims (including on biodiversity), or the exchange of verified carbon removal units through voluntary carbon offsetting markets. To this end, the certificate should contain accurate and transparent information on the carbon removal activity, including the total removals and net carbon removal benefit that comply with the quality criteria set out in this Regulation. The Commission should be also empowered to adopt delegated acts to further specify or amend Annex II which lists the minimum information to be contained in the certificateer this framework should not be used for the purpose of developing greenhouse gas inventories. Moreover, this framework should not undermine the need for immediate, deep and sustained emissions reduction by sources across all sectors needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Therefore carbon removal and carbon farming activities certified under this Union framework should not be used for, or claimed to, offset, compensate or replace the reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources, neither in regulatory nor in voluntary frameworks. __________________ 31 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)

(21 a) Certificates may be monetised, thereby giving a financial incentive to operators or groups of operators to carry on the carbon removal or carbon farming activities. Such financial incentives may include funding from legal or physical persons wishing to contribute to the achievement of environmental objectives (‘contribution claims’), funding from the CAP, public procurements or other sources of public finance.

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)

(21 b) In the event of leakage or reversal, the relevant ‘contribution claims’ should be amended so as to reflect the reality of the situation, taking into account extreme weather events and force majeure events that can affect land-based carbon storage.

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 c (new)

(21 c) Certificates should contain accurate and transparent information on the carbon removal or carbon farming activity, including the total removals and net carbon removal benefit that comply with the quality criteria set out in this Regulation, as well as provide information whether the certificate has been monetised, for which purpose and by whom. The Commission should be also empowered to adopt delegated acts to further specify or amend Annex II which lists the minimum information to be contained in the certificates.

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure an accurate, robust and transparent verification, certification bodies responsible for performing the certification of carbon removal activities should have the required competences and skills and should be accredited by ~~national accreditation authorities pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council32~~the European Commission. To avoid possible conflicts of interest, the certification bodies should also be completely independent from the operator carrying out the carbon removal activity that is subject to the certification. In addition, Member States should contribute towards ensuring the correct implementation of the certification process by ~~supervising the operation of certification bodies that are accredited by national accreditation authorities, and by~~ informing the certification schemes about relevant non-conformity findings. __________________ 32 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure an accurate, robust and transparent verification, certification bodies responsible for performing the certification of carbon removal activities should have the required competences and skills and should be accredited by ~~national accreditation authorities pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council32~~ the European Commission. To avoid possible conflicts of interest, the certification bodies should also be completely independent from the operator carrying out the carbon removal activity that is subject to the certification. In addition, Member States should contribute towards ensuring the correct implementation of the certification process by ~~supervising the operation of certification bodies that are accredited by national accreditation authorities, and by~~ informing the certification schemes about relevant non-conformity findings. __________________ 32 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure an accurate, robust and transparent verification, certification bodies responsible for performing the certification of carbon removal activities should have the required competences and skills and should be accredited by national accreditation authorities pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . For the purposes of the carbon farming, these national accreditation authorities should be national paying agencies. To avoid possible conflicts of interest, the certification bodies should also be completely independent from the operator carrying out the carbon removal activity that is subject to the certification. In addition, Member States should contribute towards ensuring the correct implementation of the certification process by supervising the operation of certification bodies that are accredited by national accreditation authorities, and by informing the certification schemes about relevant non-conformity findings. __________________ 32 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

Amendment 187 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Jérémy DECERLE, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) To ensure an accurate, robust and transparent verification, certification bodies responsible for performing the certification of carbon removal and carbon farming activities should have the required competences and skills and should be accredited by national accreditation authorities pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . To avoid possible conflicts of interest, the certification bodies should also be completely independent from the operator carrying out the carbon removal or carbon farming activity that is subject to the certification. In addition, Member States should contribute towards ensuring the correct implementation of the certification process by supervising the operation of certification bodies that are accredited by national accreditation authorities, and by informing the certification schemes about relevant non- conformity findings. __________________ 32 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Certification schemes should be used by operators to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation. Therefore, certification schemes should operate on the basis of reliable and transparent rules and procedures and should ensure accuracy, reliability, integrity and non-repudiation of origin, and protection against fraud of information and of data submitted by operators. They should also ensure the correct accounting of the verified carbon removal units, notably by avoiding double counting. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts, including adequate standards of reliability, transparency, accounting and of independent auditing to be applied by certification schemes, so as to ensure the necessary legal certainty as regards the rules applicable to operators and to certification schemes. When it comes to carbon farming, for the purposes of preventing double counting, all necessary information on the carbon farming certificates should be available in the LPIS system, linked to the specific parcels benefitting from the scheme. To ensure a cost- effective certification process, those technical harmonised rules on certification should also have the objective of reducing unnecessary administrative burden for operators, or group of operators, in particular for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), including small farmers and foresters.

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Certification schemes should be used by operators availing of the voluntary certification framework to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation. Therefore, certification schemes should operate on the basis of reliable, flexible and transparent rules and procedures and should ensure accuracy, reliability, integrity and non-repudiation of origin, and protection against fraud of information and of data submitted by operators. They should also ensure the correct accounting of the verified carbon removal units, notably by avoiding double counting. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts, including adequate standards of reliability, transparency, accounting and of independent auditing to be applied by certification schemes, so as to ensure the necessary legal certainty as regards the rules applicable to operators and to certification schemes. To ensure a cost- effective certification process, those technical harmonised rules on certification should also have the objective of reducing unnecessary administrative and financial burden for operators, or group of operators, in particular for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), ~~including~~especially small farmers and foresters.

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) Certification schemes should be used by operators to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation. Therefore, certification schemes should operate on the basis of reliable and transparent rules and procedures and should ensure accuracy, reliability, integrity and non-repudiation of origin, and protection against fraud of information and of data submitted by operators. They should also ensure, where relevant, the correct accounting of the verified carbon removal ~~units~~generated by a certified activity , notably by avoiding double counting. To this end, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts, including adequate standards of reliability, transparency, accounting and of independent auditing to be applied by certification schemes, so as to ensure the necessary legal certainty as regards the rules applicable to operators and to certification schemes. To ensure a cost- effective certification process, those technical harmonised rules on certification should also have the objective of reducing unnecessary administrative burden for operators, or group of operators, in particular for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), including small farmers and foresters.

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) The provisions of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters33 (‘the Aarhus Convention’) regarding access to information, public participation in decision-making, and access to justice in environmental matters, in particular the provisions relating to public participation and to access to justice remain applicable, where relevant. __________________ 33 Council Decision 2005/370/EC of 17 February 2005 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (OJ L 124, 17.5.2005, p. 1).deleted

Amendment 192 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) ~~Certification schemes~~By ... [insert the date 6 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission should establish and maintain ~~interoperable~~a public registr~~ies~~y in order to ensure transparency, trust and full traceability of carbon removal and carbon farming certificates, and to avoid the risk of fraud and double counting. Fraud may occur if more than one certificate is issued for the same carbon removal activity because the activity has been registered under two different certification schemes or has been registered twice under the same scheme. Fraud may also occur when the same certificate is used several times to make the same claim based on a carbon removal activity or a carbon ~~removal unit. The registries should store~~farming activity. All information in the Union registry should be easy to navigate and search. Certification schemes should provide to the Commission all information required to be stored and made publicly available in electronic form in the Union registry. Such information includes the documents resulting from the certification process of carbon removals and carbon farming, including summaries of certification audits and re-certification audit reports, the certificates and updated certificates, and ~~make them publicly available in electronic form~~the information included therein, as well as the current status of a certificate, for example whether active, retired or expired, log of transactions. The registries should also, where relevant, record the certified carbon removal units that meet the Union quality criteria Prior to the establishment of the Union public registry, certification schemes recognised by the Commission should maintain and store all the information required to be stored and made publicly available later on in the Union registry. In order to ensure a level playing field within the single market, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing rules setting out ~~standards and technical rules on the functioning and the inter-operability of those~~the minimum information to be made available by recognised certification schemes to the Union registr~~ies~~y.

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) Certification schemes should establish and maintain interoperable public registries in order to ensure transparency and full traceability of carbon removal certificates, and to avoid the risk of fraud and double counting. Fraud may occur if more than one certificate is issued for the same carbon removal activity because the activity has been registered under two different certification schemes or has been registered twice under the same scheme. For the purposes of preventing fraud when it comes to carbon farming, parcels in the LPIS system already linked to an existing carbon farming scheme not compliant with this Regulation should not be deemed eligible for certification under this Regulation. Fraud may also occur when the same certificate is used several times to make the same claim based on a carbon removal activity or a carbon removal unit. The registries should store the documents resulting from the certification process of carbon removals, including summaries of certification audits and re-certification audit reports, the certificates and updated certificates, and make them publicly available in electronic form. The registries should also record the certified carbon removal units that meet the Union quality criteria. In order to ensure a level playing field within the single market, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing rules setting out standards and technical rules on the functioning and the inter-operability of those registries.

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) Certification schemes should establish and maintain interoperable public registries in order to ensure transparency and full traceability of carbon removal certificates, and to avoid the risk of fraud and double counting. Fraud may occur if more than one certificate is issued for the same carbon removal activity because the activity has been registered under two different certification schemes or has been registered twice under the same scheme. Fraud may also occur when the same certificate is used several times to make the same claim based on a carbon removal activity or a carbon removal unit. The registries should store the documents resulting from the certification process of carbon removals, including summaries of certification audits and re-certification audit reports, the certificates and updated certificates, and make them publicly available in electronic form. The registries should also record the certified carbon removal units that meet the Union quality criteria. The Commission should set up a centralised Union registry that contains in a fully publicly accessible manner all the information held in the registries referred to above. All information in this central registry shall be easy to navigate and search. In order to ensure a level playing field within the single market, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing rules setting out standards and technical rules on the functioning and the inter-operability of those registries.

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) ~~Certification schemes~~The Commission should establish and maintain ~~interoperable public~~a Union registr~~ies~~y in order to ensure transparency and full traceability of carbon removal certificates, and to avoid the risk of fraud and double counting. Fraud may occur if more than one certificate is issued for the same carbon removal activity because the activity has been registered under two different certification schemes or has been registered twice under the same scheme. Fraud may also occur when the same certificate is used several times to make the same claim based on a carbon removal activity or a carbon removal unit. The Union registr~~ies~~y should store the documents resulting from the certification process of carbon removals, including summaries of certification audits and re-certification audit reports, the certificates and updated certificates~~, and make them publicly available in electronic form. The~~. The Union registr~~ies~~y should also record the certified carbon removal units that meet the Union quality criteria. In order to ensure a level playing field within the single market, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing rules setting out standards and technical rules on the functioning and the inter-operability of th~~ose~~e Union registr~~ies~~y.

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Certification schemes play an important role in providing evidence of compliance with the quality criteria for carbon removals. It is therefore appropriate for the Commission to require certification schemes to report regularly on their activity. ~~Such reports should be made public, in full or where appropriate in an aggregated format, in order to increase transparency and to improve supervision by the Commission.~~ Furthermore, such reporting would provide the necessary information for the Commission to report on the operation of the certification schemes with a view to identifying best practices and submitting, if appropriate, a proposal to further promote such best practices. In order to ensure comparable and consistent reporting, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts setting out the technical details on the content and format of the reports drawn up by the certification schemes.

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) Certification schemes play an important role in providing evidence of compliance with the quality criteria for carbon removals. It is therefore appropriate for the Commission to require certification schemes to report regularly on their activity. Such reports should be made public, in full or where appropriate in an aggregated format, in order to increase transparency and scrutiny by citizens and independent third parties, and to improve supervision by the Commission. Furthermore, such reporting would provide the necessary information for the Commission to report on the operation of the certification schemes with a view to identifying best practices and submitting, if appropriate, a proposal to further promote such best practices. In order to ensure comparable and consistent reporting, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts setting out the technical details on the content and format of the reports drawn up by the certification schemes.

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) To enable operators to apply the quality criteria set out in this Regulation in a standardised and cost-effective way, while taking into account the specific characteristics of different carbon removal activities, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing detailed certification methodologies for different types of carbon removal activities. The Commission should also be able to amend Annex II listing the minimum information to be contained in the certificates. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate public consultations, including calls for contributions and requests for feedback on future legislation, during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making34. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 34 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.

Amendment 199 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) To enable operators to apply the quality criteria set out in this Regulation in a standardised and cost-effective way, while taking into account the specific characteristics of different carbon removal activities, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing detailed certification methodologies for different types of carbon removal activities. ~~The Commission should also be able to amend Annex II listing the minimum information to be contained in the certificates.~~ It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 34 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) To enable operators to apply the quality criteria set out in this Regulation in a standardised and cost-effective way, while taking into account the specific characteristics of different carbon removal activities, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing detailed certification methodologies for different types of carbon removal activities. The Commission should also be able to amend Annex II listing the minimum information to be contained in the certificates. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making34 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. Each draft delegated act should also be open for public consultation for a period of minimum four weeks. __________________ 34 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) To enable operators to apply the quality criteria set out in this Regulation in a standardised and cost-effective way, while taking into account the specific characteristics of different carbon removal activities, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing detailed certification methodologies for different types of carbon removal activities. The Commission should also be able to amend Annex II listing the minimum information to be contained in the certificates. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate public consultations, including calls for evidence and calls for feedback, on draft proposals during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making34 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 34 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1

Amendment 202 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) To enable operators to apply the quality criteria set out in this Regulation in a standardised and cost-effective way, while taking into account the specific characteristics of different carbon removal activities, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing detailed certification methodologies for different types of carbon removal activities. The Commission should also be able to amend Annex II listing the minimum information to be contained in the certificates. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate public consultations, including calls for evidence and calls for feedback on draft proposals, during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making34 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 34 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1

Amendment 203 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) To enable operators to apply the quality criteria set out in this Regulation in a standardised and cost-effective way, while taking into account the specific characteristics of different carbon removal activities, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing detailed certification methodologies for different types of carbon removal activities. The Commission should also be able to amend Annex II listing the minimum information to be contained in the certificates. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate public consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and including a call for evidence and feedback, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making34 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 34 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) To enable operators to apply the quality criteria set out in this Regulation in a standardised and cost-effective way, while taking into account the specific characteristics of different carbon removal activities, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by establishing detailed certification methodologies for different types of carbon removal activities. The Commission should also be able to amend Annex II listing the minimum information to be contained in the certificates. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to, and at least a consultative role in, meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 34 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) The Commission should review the implementation of this Regulation 3 years following the entry into force of this Regulation, and subsequently not later than six months after the global stocktake agreed under Article 14 of the Paris Agreement. Those reviews should take into account the relevant developments concerning the Union legislation, technological and scientific progress, the economic situation in the EU’s regions, energy price developments, market developments in the field of carbon removals and food security ~~including~~, and especially food availability and affordability, including from a price perspective and that of the proper functioning of regional agri-food chains, and should be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement.

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) The Commission should review the implementation of this Regulation 3 years following the entry into force of this Regulation, and subsequently not later than six months after the global stocktake agreed under Article 14 of the Paris Agreement.. Those reviews should take into account the relevant developments concerning the Union legislation, technological and scientific progress, market developments in the field of carbon removals and food security including food availability and affordability~~, and should be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement~~.

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The objective of this Regulation is to facilitate the deployment of ~~carbon removals by operators or groups of operators~~environmentally sustainable, safe and secure permanent geological carbon storage on the one hand, and increased carbon sequestration in biogenic carbon pools through land-use activities in full respect of the biodiversity and zero- pollution objectives on the other hand, as a complement to the necessary immediate, deep and irreversible emissions reduction by sources across all sectors needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. To that end, this Regulation establishes a voluntary Union framework for the certification of carbon removals and carbon farming activities by laying down:

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The objective of this Regulation is to facilitate the deployment of carbon removals and carbon farming by operators or groups of operators while ensuring the commitment with the greenhouse gas emissions reductions required pursuant to Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119. To that end, this Regulation establishes a voluntary Union framework for the certification of carbon removals and carbon farming by laying down:

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

(1) The objective of this Regulation is to facilitate the deployment of carbon removals by operators or groups of operators, while ensuring that those removals do not undermine the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To that end, this Regulation establishes a voluntary Union framework for the certification of carbon removals by laying down:

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The objective of this Regulation is to facilitate the deployment of carbon removals and emission reductions by operators or groups of operators. To that end, this Regulation establishes a voluntary Union framework for the certification of carbon removals and for emission reductions by laying down:

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. The objective of this Regulation is to promote, facilitate ~~the~~and stimulate the voluntary deployment of carbon removals by operators or groups of operators. To that end, this Regulation establishes a voluntary Union framework for the certification of carbon removals by laying down:

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) quality criteria for carbon removal activities that take place in the Union and for emission reduction activities;

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) quality criteria for carbon removal and carbon farming activities that take place in the Union;

Amendment 214 #

Peter JAHR, Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) quality criteria for carbon removal and carbon farming activities that take place in the Union;

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) quality criteria for carbon removal activities ~~that take place in the Union~~;

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) quality criteria for carbon removal activities ~~that take place in the Union~~;

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) certificate end-use rules;

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) rules for the verification and certification of carbon removals and carbon farming activities;

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) rules for the verification and certification of carbon removals and carbon farming;

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) rules on the monitoring, validity, expiry and liability of carbon removals and carbon farming activities;

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)

(bb) criteria for the issuance and use of certificates;

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) rules for the use of the carbon removals certificates and carbon farming certificates.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. This voluntary Union framework for the certification of carbon removals and carbon farming activities does not apply to emissions falling within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC~~, with the exception of the storage of carbon dioxide emissions from sustainable biomass that are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto~~ and Regulation (EU) 2018/842, as recently amended.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. For the purpose of Article 1(2), carbon removal units or carbon farming removal unit certified under this framework cannot be used for offsetting, compensating or replacing emissions reductions throughout compliance or voluntary mechanisms, including the ESR, ETS, CORSIA, Article 6.2 and Article 6.4 mechanisms under the Paris Agreement or voluntary carbon markets

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Carbon removal and carbon farming activities certified under this Union framework shall not be used for, or claimed to, offset, compensate or replace the reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources, neither in regulatory nor in voluntary frameworks.

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 c (new)

2 c. The purpose of carbon removals is to supplement deep emissions reduction, by prioritising swift and predictable emission reduction and balancing the very last, unavoidable emissions and help the Union achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2050, and net-negative emissions immediately after 2050 as enshrined in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality1a. __________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243/1, 9.7.2021)

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, ~~long-lasting products and materials~~and carbon storage products and materials, including harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effect, based on IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring environmental integrity, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere;

Amendment 230 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means ~~either~~ the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment~~, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere~~;

Amendment 231 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool or the reduction of GHG emissions from a biogenic source to the atmosphere;

Amendment 232 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Jérémy DECERLE, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool or greenhouse gas emissions from biogenic sources to the atmosphere;

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within ~~geological~~litospheric carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment~~, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere;~~

Amendment 234 #

Peter JAHR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within ~~geological~~lithospheric carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment~~, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere;~~

Amendment 235 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in permanent carbon storage, enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon ~~pool to the atmosphere, or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials~~in carbon storage products and materials, including harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effect, established in IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring securing environmental integrity;

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in permanent carbon storage, ~~enhanc~~or ing carbon ~~capture in a biogenic carbon pool, reducing the release~~storage in products, ofr carbon f~~rom a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere, or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or material~~arming activities;

Amendment 237 #

Peter JAHR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 238 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes, with a net negative emissions balance, carried out by an operator resulting in permanent carbon storage, enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere, or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials;

Amendment 240 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 241 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) ‘biogenic ~~carbon pool~~source’ means above- ground biomass, below-ground biomass, litter, dead wood and soil organic carbon as set out in points (a) to (e) of Part B of Annex I to Regulation 2018/841, meaning GHG from land use and land management practices, including the fertilization practices, enteric fermentation or manure fermentation;

Amendment 242 #

Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) ‘biogenic source’ means above- ground biomass, below-ground biomass, litter, dead wood and soil organic carbon, as defined in Annex I, Part B(a) to (e) of Regulation 2018/841, which means greenhouse gases from land use and land management practices and enteric fermentation or manure fermentation from livestock operations;

Amendment 243 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(c a) GHG emission reductions means the reduction of GHG emissions release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere or the reduction of GHG emissions in agricultural practices;

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person who operates or controls a carbon removal activity, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated. In order to receive a carbon farming payment an operator is a farmer as defined under Article 3(1) of Reg 22215/2021 or a forest owner or manager as defined by national legislation, who can demonstrate a long term control of the land for the duration of the scheme and is located in proximity to the land to enable appropriate management;

Amendment 245 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person who operates or controls a carbon removal ~~activity~~or carbon farming activity, including collectivities and cooperatives, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated; In cases of tenancy, the manager of the land doing the work shall receive the financial benefits or reward arising from the scheme, not the land owner;

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i (new)

i) Each carbon farming scheme should be linked to the specific parcels of land benefitting from the scheme on the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS).

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) ‘group of operators’ means a legal entity that represents more than one operator and is responsible for ensuring that those operators comply with this Regulation; In the case of carbon farming, ‘operators’ means a legal entity that represents more than one operator. The latter are owners and tenants producing agricultural and forestry products;

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) ‘group of operators’ means a legal entity that represents more than one operator and is responsible for ensuring that those operators comply with this Regulation. For carbon farming, operators means a legal entity that represents more than one operators. The latter being landlords and tenants producing agricultural and forestry products;

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) ‘monitoring period’ means a period, the duration of which is determined in accordance to the type of carbon removal activity, over which the storage of carbon is monitored by the operator or group of operators;

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) ‘monitoring period’ means a period, the duration of which is determined in accordance ~~to the type of carbon removal activity,~~with Article 9a over which the storage of carbon is monitored by the operator or public entity;

Amendment 251 #

Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for several centuries~~, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and direct air carbon capture and storage~~;

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for ~~several centuries~~a significant period of time, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, biochar carbon removal and direct air carbon capture and storage;

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for several centuries, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, biochar carbon removal and direct air carbon capture and storage;

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for several centuries, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, biochar carbon removal and direct air carbon capture and storage;

Amendment 255 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for ~~several centuries~~a significant period of time, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and direct air carbon capture and storage;

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) ~~‘permanent~~'industrial carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for several centuries, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and direct air carbon capture and storage;

Amendment 257 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) ‘~~permanent~~industrial carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for several centuries, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and direct air carbon capture and storage;

Amendment 258 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(g a) 'carbon emission reduction activity' means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in a net-greenhouse gas emission reduction benefit in sectors not covered by the annex I or the annex III of the ETS Directive;

Amendment 259 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal and/or mitigation activity related to land management or farm practices and or livestock rearing that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of ~~carbon to the atmosphere~~GHG emissions to the atmosphere, as well as mitigation actions for agricultural and forestry production, hence increasing the ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development, in a manner that does not threaten food production, in accordance with the Paris Agreement;

Amendment 260 #

Norbert LINS, Peter JAHR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity related to coastal or land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and~~/or reduc~~ that can also prevent carbon release, e.g. ing the ~~release of carbon to the atmospher~~case of improved land management practices in peatland rewetting or mineral soils; as well as GHG abatements (both non- biogenic CO2 and non-CO2 GHGs) through practice change;

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere or other such activities that reduce the scope 1-3 emissions or displaced use of fossil fuels including solar, anaerobic digestion and the addition of biochar to soil;

Amendment 262 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘“carbon farming~~’ means a carbon removal activity related to~~” can be defined as a green business model that rewards land managers for taking up improved land management ~~that~~practices. This results in the increase of carbon s~~torage~~equestration in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or the reduc~~ing the release of carbon to~~tion of greenhouse gas emissions, in respect of ecological principles favourable to biodiversity and the nat~~mosphere;~~ ural capital overall;

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere, as well as mitigation activities for agricultural and forestry production, in a way that does not compromise food production and availability;

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal a~~ctivity related to land~~nd greenhouse gas emission reduction activity related to land management, agriculture or forestry management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of ~~carbon~~greenhouse gas to the atmosphere;

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and~~/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere~~ that can also reduce carbon release, for example in the case of bogland and peatland rewetting;

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal a~~ctivity related to land~~nd biogenic emission reduction activity related to land management, agriculture or forestry management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere;

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal and greenhouse gas emission reduction activity related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of ~~carbon~~greenhouse gas to the atmosphere;

Amendment 268 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal or reduction activity related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere;

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming activity’ means a ~~carbon removal activity related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing~~land-use activity that results in the increase of carbon storage in biogenic carbon ~~capture~~pools and/or reducing the release of carbon from rewetting drained peatlands to the atmosphere;

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity related to land ~~management~~or costal management, agriculture or forestry that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils matter by enhancing carbon capture ~~and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere~~;

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity related to ~~land management~~agriculture and forestry that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere;

Amendment 272 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(h a) 'carbon farming storage' means a carbon farming activity that stores atmospheric and biogenic carbon in living biomass, soils and dead organic, bioproduct and biofertilizer as biochar or digestate, matter as defined per carbon farming activity in the certification methodology;

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(h a) ‘reversal’ means the voluntary or involuntary release of CO2 back into the atmosphere from biogenic carbon pools;

Amendment 274 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(h a) ‘carbon farming storage’ means storages of atmospheric and biogenic carbon in living biomass, soils and dead organic matter;

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i

~~(i) ‘carbon storage in products’ means a carbon removal activity that stores atmospheric and biogenic carbon in long-lasting products or materials;~~deleted

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) ‘carbon storage in products’ means a carbon removal or carbon farming activity that stores atmospheric and biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials;

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)

(n a) ‘contribution claim’ means a claim made by a physical or legal person related to the voluntary financing of an activity resulting in verifiable and additional removal of CO2 from the atmosphere, in view of supporting the Union’s climate targets set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, without using this to offset, compensate or replace their own emissions, or claim to do so;

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o

~~(o) ‘carbon removal unit’ means one tonne of certified net carbon removal benefit generated by a carbon removal activity and registered by a certification scheme.~~deleted

Amendment 279 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o

(o) ‘carbon removal unit’ means one tonne of certified net carbon removal benefit generated by a carbon removal ~~activity~~or carbon farming activity, including net GHG benefit, and registered by a certification scheme.

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

(o a) ‘biochar carbon removal’ means a process, where rather labile organic molecules are thermo-chemically transformed into an inert form, collectively called biochar, and safely stored in a permanent manner.

Amendment 281 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

(o a) ‘carbon farming removal unit’ means one tonne of certified net carbon removal benefit generated by a carbon farming removal activity and registered by a certification scheme.

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

(oa) ‘reversal’ means any release of removed, stored and certified carbon that occurs during the monitoring period.

Amendment 284 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o b (new)

(o b) ‘biochar’ means a stable, porous, carbonaceous material produced through the pyrolytic treatment of organic feedstocks.

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o b (new)

(o b) ‘biochar’ means a stable, porous, carbonaceous material produced through the pyrolytic treatment of organic feedstocks

Amendment 286 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Carbon removals and GHG emission reductions shall be eligible for certification under this Regulation where they meet both of the following conditions:

Amendment 287 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Carbon removals and carbon farming shall be eligible for certification under this Regulation where they meet ~~both~~all of the following conditions:

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Carbon removals shall be eligible for voluntary certification under this Regulation where they meet both of the following conditions:

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Carbon removal activities shall be eligible for certification under this Regulation where they meet both of the following conditions:

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) they are generated from a carbon removal activity or an emission reduction activity that complies with the quality criteria set out in Articles 4 to 7;

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) they ~~are generated from a carbon removal activity that complies~~comply with the quality criteria set out in Articles 4 to 7;

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) they are not used for, or claimed to, offset, compensate or replace the reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources, neither in regulatory nor in voluntary frameworks;

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) the minimum information on the carbon removal or carbon farming to be included in the Union registry referred to in Article 12 has been provided by the certification scheme to the Commission in accordance with Annex 2a.

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(b a) principles of good accounting are followed, corresponding to stringent international and scientific principles.

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Carbon farming activities shall be eligible for certification under this Regulation where they meet both of the following conditions: (a) they are not used for, or claimed to, offset, compensate or replace the reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources, neither in regulatory nor in voluntary frameworks; (b) they comply with the quality criteria set out in article 4 to 7a; (c) they are independently verified in accordance with Article 9; (d) principles of good accounting are followed, corresponding to stringent international and scientific principles.

Amendment 296 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

By the entry into force of this regulation, the Commission shall present the co- legislators with a voluntary Union framework for the certification of agricultural GHG emission reductions. This framework shall establish: (a) quality criteria for agricultural GHG emission reduction activities that take place in the Union; (b) rules for the verification and certification of GHG emission reductions; (c) rules for the functioning and recognition by the Commission of certification schemes.

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity shall provide a net carbon ~~removal~~ benefit, which shall be quantified using the following formula:

Amendment 298 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A ~~carbon removal~~n activity shall provide a net carbon removal benefit, which shall be quantified using the following formula:

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Net carbon removal benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal – GHGreduction – GHGincrease > 0

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Net carbon ~~removal~~ benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal – GHGincrease > 0

Amendment 301 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Net carbon removal benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal ~~– GHGincrease~~ > 0

Amendment 302 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) CRbaseline is the ~~carbon removals under the baseline~~total amount of CO2 removed from the atmosphere over the entire life cycle of a best-in-class comparable activity;

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) CRtotal is the total ~~carbon removals of the carbon removal~~amount of CO2 removed from the atmosphere by the activity over the entire life cycle of the activity;

Amendment 304 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, other than those from biogenic carbon pools in the case of carbon farming, which are due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity.deleted

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, o~~ther than t~~ver the entire life cycle of the activity, including greenhouse ~~from biogenic carbon pools in the case of carbon farmi~~gas emissions arising from the transport and storage of CO2, the use of fertilisers, fuels, chemicals, materials or energy, the displacement of energy and waste heat from competitive uses, as well as direct and indirect land use change, which are due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity.

Amendment 306 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, other than those from biogenic carbon pools in the case of carbon farming that are already covered with the combined provisions in paragraphs 1a, 1b and 2, which are due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity.

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)

(c a) GHGreduction is the emission reduction of GHG emissions accounted for in CO2 or CO2 equivalent, achieved through the implementation of the carbon farming activity.

Amendment 308 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. In the case of carbon farming, the net carbon removal benefit shall be quantified by the following formula: Net carbon removal benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal – GHGreduction - GHGincrease > 0 where: (a) CRbaseline is the carbon removals under the baseline; (b) CRtotal is the total carbon removals of the carbon farming activity; (c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, other than those from biogenic carbon pools in the case of carbon farming, which are due to the implementation of the carbon farming activity; (d) GHGreduction is the reduction of GHG emissions accounted for in CO2 or CO2 equivalent, achieved through the implementation of the carbon farming activity. In these cases, CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841.

Amendment 309 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. In the case of carbon farming, the net carbon removal benefit shall be quantified by the following formula: Net carbon removal benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal – GHGreduction - GHGincrease > 0 where: (a) CRbaseline is the carbon removals under the baseline; (b) CRtotal is the total carbon removals of the carbon farming activity; (c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, other than those from biogenic carbon pools in the case of carbon farming, which are due to the implementation of the carbon farming activity; (d) GHGreduction is the emission reduction of GHG emissions accounted for in CO2 or CO2 equivalent, achieved through the implementation of the carbon farming activity. In this case, CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841.

Amendment 310 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. 2. In the case of carbon farming, the net carbon removal benefit shall be quantified by the following formula: Net carbon removal benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal – GHGreduction - GHGincrease > 0where: (a) CRbaseline is the carbon removals under the baseline; (b) CRtotal is the total carbon removals of the carbon farming activity; (c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, other than those from biogenic carbon pools in the case of carbon farming, which are due to the implementation of the carbon farming activity; (d) GHGreduction is the emission reduction of GHG emissions accounted for in CO2 or CO2 equivalent, achieved through the implementation of the carbon farming activity. In this case, CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841.

Amendment 311 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. In the case of carbon farming, 2. CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841. For carbon farming, a carbon removal activity and/or a carbon emission reduction activity shall provide a net carbon benefit, which shall be quantified using the following formula: Net carbon benefit = [(CRtotal – CRbaseline) + (RGHGbaseline – RGHGtotal)] > 0 where: (a) CRbaseline is the carbon removals under the baseline; (b) CRtotal is the total carbon removals of the carbon removal; (c) RGHGbaseline is the release of direct and indirect GHG emissions under the baseline; (d) RGHGtotal is the release of direct and indirect GHG emissions under the carbon removal and carbon emission reduction activities; The scope of the quantities referred to in points (a) to (d), corresponds to the greenhouse gas removals or emissions included in the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 modified and Regulation (EU) 2018/842 modified.

Amendment 312 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. ~~In the case of carbon farming,~~A carbon farming activity shall provide a net carbon removal benefit, which shall be quantified using the following formula: Net carbon removal benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal – GHGincrease > 0 where: (a) CRbaseline is the carbon removals under the baseline; (b) CRtotal is the total carbon removals of the carbon farming activity; (c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, other than those from biogenic carbon pools, which are due to the implementation of the carbon farming activity. CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841.

Amendment 313 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. In the case of carbon farming, CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841, as well as greenhouse gas emissions from animal husbandry activities.

Amendment 314 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. In the case of carbon farming, CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841, and GHG emissions from livestock rearing activities.

Amendment 315 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. A carbon farming initiative can reward farms for i. a scheme that captures carbon; or ii. a scheme that achieves emission reductions.

Amendment 316 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. Carbon removals shall be quantified in a ~~relevan~~conservative, robust, accurate, complete, consistent, comparable and transparent manner. Uncertainties in the quantification of the net carbon removal benefit shall be duly reported and accounted for as part of the certification methodologies, in a manner that is conservative and proportionate, and in accordance with recognised statistical approaches. The degree of conservativeness shall be proportional to the level of uncertainty in the quantification of the net carbon removal benefit recognised by the latest available internationally recognised scientific evidence.

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. Carbon removals shall be quantified in a relevant, accurate, complete, consistent, comparable and transparent manner. In case of uncertainty in the calculation, additional estimation attempts shall take into account national circumstances and legislation in force in the Member State concerned.

Amendment 318 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4.º – paragraph 4

4. Carbon removals shall be quantified in a relevant, and accurate~~, complete, consistent~~ manner that is in line with valid criteria and is complete, consistent, uniform throughout the EU, comparable and transparent ~~manner~~.

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. All verified carbon farming certification schemes should be progressed in a timely manner, with no priority given to any particular methodology or sector.

Amendment 320 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)

4 b. As part of the approval of a carbon farming certification scheme, the actor should demonstrate that they have minimised the bureaucratic burden for land managers.

Amendment 321 #

Norbert LINS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. The baseline shall correspond to the standard carbon removal performance of common current practices of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and take into account the geographical context. The respective methodologies shall differentiate between static or dynamic baselines where necessary.

Amendment 322 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. The baseline shall correspond to ~~the standard~~ carbon removal performance of common current practices of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and take into account the geographical context. The respective methodologies shall differentiate between static or dynamic baselines where necessary.

Amendment 323 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. The baseline shall correspond to the ~~standard carbon removal performance~~net greenhouse gas removals, or net greenhouse gas emissions in case of the rewetting of peatlands, of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and take into account the geographical context.

Amendment 324 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. The baseline shall correspond to the standard carbon removal or reduction performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and take into account the geographical context.

Amendment 325 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. For carbon farming in arable mineral soils, the standardised baseline is fixed, which is equivalent to zero removal.

Amendment 326 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. For carbon farming on arable mineral soils the standardised baseline is flat, equalling zero removals.

Amendment 327 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6

6. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, ~~where duly justified,~~ the baseline may be based on the individual ~~carbon removal~~ performance of that activity where duly justified, in the applicable certification methodology by the absence of enough comparable activities to be able to set a representative baseline.

Amendment 328 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6

6. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, where duly ~~just~~qualified, the ~~baseline~~carbon value of the action may be based on the individual carbon removal performance of that activity or on the verification of actual individual carbon stocks by an independent body.

Amendment 329 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6

6. ~~By way of derogation from paragraph 5, where duly justified, t~~The baseline may be based on the individual carbon removal performance of that activity in the starting date of the carbon farming activity, which shall be the day that establishes the "state of art".

Amendment 330 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, for carbon farming activities and until [10 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the carbon removal benefit achieved through a certified activity shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841, and comply with the conditions laid out in Article 7a.

Amendment 331 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. Additional carbon credit values can be rewarded where further benefits, such as biodiversity, can be verified by an independent body.

Amendment 332 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 b (new)

6 b. Enhanced carbon farming premium can be achieved by further actions that show improvement in other environmental indicators, such as improved biodiversity or measures that reduce the use of fossil fuels such as the installation of solar panels.

Amendment 333 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 c (new)

6 c. Carbon farming certification schemes should also reward farmers for actions reducing their carbon footprint in other emission target categories such as LULUCF, energy and waste.

Amendment 334 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 d (new)

6 d. More than one carbon farming scheme can be operated on a single land parcel as long as both schemes are independently verified and avoid double counting.

Amendment 335 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 e (new)

6 e. Where a farmer or land manager works in conjunction with a downstream food processor to offset that food processor’s scope 3 emissions, they can be rewarded for this through a carbon farming certification scheme.

Amendment 336 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 f (new)

6 f. Early movers should not be disadvantaged if they can adequately demonstrate the MRV of the carbon farming activity.

Amendment 337 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7

7. ~~The~~Each baseline shall be ~~periodically updat~~updated at least every five years after it has been adopted. Possible perverse incentives for baseline inflation shall be considered and addressed.

Amendment 338 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7

7. The baseline shall be periodically updated, but shall remain constant throughout the monitoring period once a carbon removal activity has begun.

Amendment 339 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7

7. The baseline shall be periodically updated but should stay constant throughout the monitoring period once a carbon removal activity has started.

Amendment 340 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7

7. The baseline shall be periodically updated but stays constant throughout the monitoring period once a carbon removal activity has started.

Amendment 341 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7

7. The baseline shall be periodically updated. The baseline shall not change during the monitoring period of a certified carbon removal.

Amendment 342 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7

7. The baseline shall be ~~periodically updated~~regularly updated, taking into account the latest scientific evidence and technological developments.

Amendment 343 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8

~~8. The quantification of the carbon removals shall account for uncertainties in accordance with recognised statistical approaches.~~deleted

Amendment 344 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8

~~8. The quantification of the carbon removals shall account for uncertainties in accordance with recognised statistical approaches.~~deleted

Amendment 345 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9

9. To support the quantification of carbon removals generated by carbon farming, the operator or group of operators shall gather data on carbon removals and greenhouse gas emissions in a manner compatible with national greenhouse gas inventories under Regulation (EU) 2018/841 and Part 3 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.deleted

Amendment 346 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9

9. To support the quantification of carbon removals and mitigation generated by carbon farming, the operator or group of operators shall gather data on carbon removals and greenhouse gas emissions in a manner compatible with national greenhouse gas inventories under Regulation (EU) 2018/841 and Part 3 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 with simplified methods for small scale operators, as provided for in Article 8.3 and GHG emissions from livestock rearing activities.

Amendment 347 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9

9. To support the quantification of the net carbon removals benefit generated by carbon farming~~, the~~ activities, the public entity, operator or group of operators shall gather data on carbon removals and greenhouse gas emissions in a manner compatible with national greenhouse gas inventories under Regulation (EU) 2018/841 and Part 3 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.

Amendment 348 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. The calculation methodology for carbon farming shall take into account local specificities, especially soil physico- chemical conditions, crop structure, afforestation, climatic and other conditions.

Amendment 349 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

~~1. A carbon removal activity shall be additional. To that end, the carbon removal activity shall meet both of the following criteria: (a) statutory requirements; (b) effect of~~deleted it goes beyond Union and national it takes place due to the incernti~~fication.~~ve

Amendment 350 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5.º – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity shall be additional and factor in the removal practices being promoted from 2016 onwards. To that end, the carbon removal activity shall meet both of the following criteria:

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity and a carbon farming activity shall be additional. To that end, the carbon removal activity and the carbon farming activity shall meet both of the following criteria:

Amendment 352 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

(1) A carbon removal activity shall be additional. To that end, the carbon removal activity shall ~~meet both of the following criteria:~~go beyond Union and national statutory requirements.

Amendment 353 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. AThe net carbon removal benefit generated by an activity shall be additional. To that end, the carbon removal activity shall meet ~~both~~all of the following criteria:

Amendment 354 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity ~~shall~~may be additional. To that end, the carbon removal activity ~~shall~~may meet both of the following criteria:

Amendment 355 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal ~~activity~~ shall be additional. To that end, the carbon removal ~~activity~~ shall meet both of the following criteria:

Amendment 356 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

~~(a) it goes beyond Union and national statutory requirements;~~deleted

Amendment 357 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) it goes beyond any binding removals or net removals targets set out at Union and national levels, or statutory requirements set out at the level of the operator or group of operators;

Amendment 358 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) it goes beyond Union and national statutory requirements, regardless of whether that incentive took place prior to the entry into force of this Regulation;

Amendment 359 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) it goes beyond Union ~~and national~~ statutory requirements;

Amendment 360 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

~~(b) it takes place due to the incentive effect of the certification.~~deleted

Amendment 361 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) it takes place due to the incentive effect of the certification and creation of carbon removal units.

Amendment 362 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ~~it takes place due to the incentive effect~~the activity becomes financially attractive due to the monetisation of the certificat~~ion~~e.

Amendment 363 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2

2. Where the baseline is established pursuant to Article 4(5), additionality as referred to in paragraph 1 is considered to be complied with. Where the baseline is established pursuant to Article 4(6), additionality as referred to in paragraph 1, points (aAdditionality as referred to in paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (~~b),~~c) shall be demonstrated through specific tests.

Amendment 364 #

Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK, Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. For the purpose of demonstrating point (a) of paragraph 1, the baseline shall take into account the anticipated impact of any binding removals or net removals targets set out at Union and national levels, in particular those set out in the amended Regulation (EU) 2018/841.

Amendment 365 #

Norbert LINS, Peter JAHR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. For Carbon Farming activities, it goes beyond Union and national statutory requirements, allowing for stacking of public and private incentives for practice change so long as resulting environmental benefits are uniquely claimed

Amendment 366 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. The Commission shall provide funding for the establishment of carbon baselines and MRV as a public service, in recognition of the public good that is achieved through the locking of carbon in soils.

Amendment 367 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Carbon farming practices carried out under Pillar I and Pillar II of the CAP, in accordance with Regulation 2021/2115, shall, in principle, comply with the certification criteria set out in this Regulation.

Amendment 368 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title

~~Long-ter~~Minimum storage duration

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. An operator or group of operators shall demonstrate that a carbon removal activity or a carbon farming activity aims at ensuring the long-term storage of carbon. during the following minimum storage durations: (a) in the case of carbon storage activities, for at least several centuries; (b) in the case of carbon farming activities, for at least one hundred years.

Amendment 370 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6.º – paragraph 1

1. An operator or group of operators shall undertake to demonstrate that a carbon removal activity aims at ensuring the long-term storage of carbon.

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. An operator or group of operators shall demonstrate that a carbon removal activity aims at ensuring the long-term and temporary storage of carbon.

Amendment 372 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1

1. An operator or group of operators shall demonstrate that a carbon removal activity aims at ensuring the ~~long-term~~ storage of carbon.

Amendment 373 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, an operator or group of operators shall comply with both of the following criteria: (a) they shall monitor and mitigate any risk of release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period; (b) liability mechanisms in order to address any release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period.deleted they shall be subject to appropriate

Amendment 374 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) they shall monitor and mitigate any risk of release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period. For biochar carbon removal, they shall provide sound scientific evidence, that a reversal of a solid form (e.g. carbonates or biochar) of carbon to CO2 is prevented;

Amendment 375 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) they shall monitor and mitigate any risk of release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period; or provide sound scientific evidence, that a reversal of a solid form (e.g. carbonates or biochar) of carbon to CO2 is prevented.

Amendment 376 #

Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK, Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) they shall monitor and mitigate any risk of release of the stored carbon occurring during the ~~monitoring period~~validity of the certificate;

Amendment 377 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) they shall be subject to appropriate liability mechanisms in order to address any release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period with the exception of where force majeure applies. Such circumstances may be protected through a mutual fund or insurance mechanism.

Amendment 378 #

Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK, Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) they shall be subject to appropriate liability mechanisms in order to address any release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period, with the exemption of release due to force majeure or changes in natural circumstances.

Amendment 379 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i (new)

i) Where public policy, in the public interest, mandates farmers to conduct an activity that reduces their carbon stocks, the farmer will not be held liable for the impact on carbon stocks of such required activities.

Amendment 380 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. For carbon ~~farming and carbon~~ storage in products, the carbon stored by a carbon removal activity shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the monitoring period. For biochar carbon removal, this provision does not apply if the carbon is bound permanently in a mineral matrix (concrete) or in soil from which it cannot be separated or released For carbon farming, the carbon stored shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the permanence assessment period included in the certification methodology, provided the minimum monitoring period is respected, unless the operator or the group of operators renew the period by proving the continued and uninterrupted maintenance of carbon farming activity and monitoring.

Amendment 381 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. For carbon farming and carbon storage in products, the carbon stored by a carbon removal activity shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the monitoring period. For carbon farming, the activity does not cease to take place if the operator or the group of operators renew the monitoring period while proving he maintenance of the carbon storage activity through uninterrupted monitoring activities.

Amendment 382 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. For carbon farming and carbon 3. storage in products, the carbon stored by a carbon removal activity shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the monitoring period, and removal activity in carbon farming shall not result in a long- term decline of carbon sinks compared to a baseline beyond the monitoring period.

Amendment 383 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. For carbon farming and carbon storage in products, the carbon stored by a carbon removal activity shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the monitoring period. This does not apply if the carbon is bound permanently in a mineral matrix (concrete) or in soil from which it cannot be separated or released.

Amendment 384 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. For carbon farming and carbon storage in products, the carbon stored by a carbon removal activity shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the monitoring period, except in cases where the economic operator proves, by means of permanent monitoring, that the carbon continues to be stored.

Amendment 385 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. ~~For carbon farming and carbon storage in products~~At the end of the monitoring period, and if no re-certification audits have been carried, the net carbon ~~stored by a carbon removal~~removal benefit generated by an activity during the entire life of that activity shall be considered released to the atmosphere ~~at the end of the monitoring period~~.

Amendment 386 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3

(3) ~~For carbon farming and carbon storage in products, t~~The carbon stored by a carbon removal activity shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the monitoring period.

Amendment 387 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. For carbon farming, the carbon stored shall be considered released into the atmosphere at the end of the permanent assessment period included in the certification methodology, provided the minimum monitoring period is complied with, unless the operator or group of operators renews the period by proving the continued and uninterrupted maintenance of carbon farming and carbon monitoring, or unless a carbon removal portfolio manager renews the control period by ensuring, as part of the monitoring at portfolio level, that the monitoring continues uninterrupted after the end of the monitoring period.

Amendment 388 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. For carbon farming, the carbon stored shall be considered released to the atmosphere at the end of the permanence assessment period included in the certification methodology, provided the minimum monitoring period is respected, unless the operator or the group of operators renew the period by proving the continued and uninterrupted maintenance of carbon farming activity and monitoring or a carbon removal portfolio manager takes over liability and ensures, as part of portfolio-wide monitoring, uninterrupted continuation of the monitoring after the end of the monitoring period.

Amendment 389 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Preventive enhancement activities to prevent natural carbon leakage shall be encouraged.

Amendment 390 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title

SEnvironmental sustainability

Amendment 391 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title

~~Sustainability~~Environmental impact

Amendment 392 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity and carbon farming practices shall have at least a neutral impact on ~~or generate co- benefits for all~~food security and food availability in the common market. In addition, they shall have a neutral or positive impact on one or more of the following sustainability objectives:

Amendment 393 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A permanent carbon removal activity shall have a neutral impact on or generate co- benefits for all the following sustainability objectives:

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity shall ~~have a neutral impact on or~~do no significant harm or shall generate co- benefits for all the following sustainability objectives:

Amendment 395 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

(1) A carbon removal activity shall have a neutral impact on orand may generate co- benefits for all the following sustainability objectives:

Amendment 396 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity shall ~~have a neutral impact on~~do no significant harm or generate co- benefits for all the following sustainability objectives:

Amendment 397 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. A carbon removal activity shall ~~have a neutral impact on~~do minimal harm to or generate co- benefits for all the following sustainability objectives:

Amendment 398 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) For industrial carbon storage and carbon storage in products only, climate change mitigation beyond the net carbon removal benefit referred to in Article 4(1);

Amendment 399 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) transition to a circular ~~economy~~biobased economy and access to renewable raw materials;

Amendment 400 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(d a) agricultural production and crop yields;

Amendment 401 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)

(d b) farmers' income;

Amendment 402 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f

~~(f) protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.~~deleted

Amendment 403 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f

~~(f) protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.~~deleted

Amendment 404 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f – point i (new)

i) agricultural productivity, including security of agricultural production;

Amendment 405 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f – point ii (new)

ii) quality of agricultural produce;

Amendment 406 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f – point iii (new)

iii) farmers income or the economic result of the farm operation.

Amendment 407 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) agricultural productivity, including the security of agricultural production;

Amendment 408 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) food security.

Amendment 409 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)

(fb) the quality of agricultural products;

Amendment 410 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f c (new)

(fc) farmers’ revenues or the economic result of the agricultural holding;

Amendment 411 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f d (new)

(fd) soil quality and fertility and prevention of erosion;

Amendment 412 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f e (new)

(fe) water quality.

Amendment 413 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. A carbon farming activity shall generate co-benefits for all of the following sustainability objectives: (a) climate change mitigation, including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices, as well as maintenance of existing carbon stores and enhancement of carbon sequestration; (b) climate change adaptation, including actions to improve resilience of food production systems and animal and plant diversity; (c) protection or improvement of water quality and reduction of pressure on water resources and protection of water and marine resources; (d) transition to a circular economy, notably the closing of nutrients cycle; (e) prevention of soil degradation, soil restoration, improvement of soil fertility and of nutrient management and soil biota; (f) pollution prevention and control; (g) protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, conservation or restoration of habitats or species, including maintenance and creation of landscape features or non-productive areas; (h) actions for a reduced use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers; (i) social protection, especially concerning the rights of local communities and indigenous people.

Amendment 414 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Carbon farming activities shall benefit at least one of the actions below: (a) climate change mitigation, including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices, as well as maintenance of existing carbon stores and enhancement of carbon sequestration; (b) climate change adaptation, including actions to improve resilience of food production systems and animal and plant diversity for stronger resistance to diseases and climate change; (c) protection or improvement of water quality and reduction of pressure on water resources; (d) prevention of soil degradation, soil restoration, improvement of soil fertility and of nutrient management and soil biota; (e) protection of biodiversity, conservation or restoration of habitats or species, including maintenance and creation of landscape features or non-productive areas; (f) agricultural productivity including security of agricultural production; (g) quality of agricultural produce; (h) farmers income or the economic result of the farm operation.

Amendment 415 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. A carbon farming activity shall have at least a neutral impact on all the following sustainability objectives and may generate positive co-benefits for one or more of the following sustainability objectives: (a)climate change mitigation beyond the net carbon removal benefit referred to in Article 4(2); (b)climate change adaptation; (c)sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources; (d)transition to a circular economy; (e)pollution prevention and control; (f)protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems; (g) the quality and fertility of soils and the prevention of erosion; (h) the quality of water; (i) food security.

Amendment 416 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The economic, social and environmental sustainability of carbon removal activities shall be duly taken into account as a condition for certification.

Amendment 417 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1 b. A carbon removal or carbon farming activity shall not lead to land grabbing and land speculation, and respect the rights of local communities and indigenous people affected by those activities, both within and outside the Union

Amendment 418 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, a carbon removal activity shall comply with minimum sustainability requirements laid down in the certification methodologies, set out in ~~the delegated~~ acts adopted pursuant to Article 8 or, where applicable, those provided for in the relevant sustainability regulation, such as the CAP for agricultural removal and carbon farming activities.

Amendment 419 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, a carbon removal activity shall comply with minimum sustainability requirements laid down in the certification methodologies, set out in the ~~delegated~~ acts adopted pursuant to Article 8 or where relevant and available to those laid down in the sectoral sustainability corresponding regulation, such as the CAP for agriculture carbon farming removal activities.

Amendment 420 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, a carbon removal activity shall comply with minimum sustainability requirements laid down in the certification methodologies, set out in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 8 in compliance to national and Union legislation on sustainably requirements.

Amendment 421 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1 and 2, a carbon removal or carbon farming activity shall comply with minimum sustainability requirements laid down in the certification methodologies, set out in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 8.

Amendment 422 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, a carbon removal activity shall comply with minimum environmental sustainability requirements laid down in the certification methodologies~~, set out in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 8~~.

Amendment 423 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, a carbon removal activity shall comply with minimum environment sustainability requirements laid down in the certification methodologies, set out in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 8.

Amendment 424 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

(3) Where an operator or group of operators report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives referred to in paragraph 1 beyond the minimum sustainability requirements referred to in paragraph 2, they shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8. The certification methodologies shall incentivise as much as possible the generation of co-benefits going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements, in particular for the objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (f).

Amendment 425 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where an operator or group of operators report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives referred to in paragraph 1 beyond the minimum sustainability requirements referred to in paragraph 2, they shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8.The certification methodologies shall incentivise as much as possible the generation of co-benefits going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements, in particular for the objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (f).

Amendment 426 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where an operator or group of operators report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives referred to in paragraph 1 beyond the minimum sustainability requirements referred to in paragraph 2, they shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8. The certification methodologies shall incentivise as much as possible the generation of co-benefits going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements, in particular for the objective way they are reported under this regulation shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in acts referred to in ~~paragraph 1, point (f)~~Article 8.

Amendment 427 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where an operator or group of operators report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives referred to in paragraph 1 beyond the minimum sustainability requirements referred to in paragraph 2, they shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8. The certification methodologies shall incentivise as much as possible the generation of co-benefits going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements, in particular for the objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (f) method by which they are declared under this Regulation shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8.

Amendment 428 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where an operator or group of operators report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives referred to in paragraph 1 beyond the minimum sustainability requirements referred to in paragraph 2, they shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8. The certification methodologies shall inc~~entivise as much as possible the genera~~lude a description of co-benefits going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements~~, in particular for the objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (f).~~

Amendment 429 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. Where an operator or group of operators report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives referred to in paragraph 1 beyond the minimum sustainability requirements referred to in paragraph 2, they shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8. The certification methodologies shall incentivise as much as possible the generation of co-benefits going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements, in particular for the objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (f) and provide additional reward for such co-benefits.

Amendment 430 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Certificates shall indicate whether a carbon removal or a carbon farming activity have a neutral impact or generate positive benefits for each of the sustainability objectives.

Amendment 431 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)

Article 7 a Carbon farming activities 1. The following practices shall be considered as carbon farming activities on agricultural land: a. Peatland rewetting and maintenance, sustainable paludiculture; b. Agroforestry, using site-and climate appropriate native species, in line with the Guidelines on Biodiversity-Friendly Afforestation, Reforestation and Tree Planting1a and the alien invasive species regulation 1b, taking into consideration dendrological range expansion due to climate change; c. Unploughed, multi-species permanent pasture; d. Conservation agriculture without herbicide use, with living roots all year round; e. Carbon storage through sustainable manure management; 2. The practices that shall be considered as carbon farming activities on forested land are the ones in line with the Guidelines on Biodiversity-Friendly Afforestation [1a], Reforestation and Tree Planting, allowing for the following: a. Selective logging leading to a continuous cover; b. Encouraging uneven-aged stands; c. Species mixture in forest stands; d. Prioritisation of site-and climate appropriate endemic species, no GM trees; e. Natural regeneration; f. Wood from dead and dying trees retained, according to minimum science- based thresholds; g. Forest edges maintained and shaped to help protecting biodiversity and water quality; h. Avoiding intensive management, notably the use of pesticides and fertilisers, and heavy machinery which compact the soils; 3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical descriptions and boundaries of the activities referred to in paragraph 1 and 2. Those delegated Acts shall be based on a solid body of peer reviewed scientific studies demonstrating the efficiency of these practices in terms of carbon storage and on the inputs the Platform referred to in Article 14a; 4. When preparing those delegated acts, the Commission shall be free of political or business interference, and shall take into account the following elements: (a) the objectives of ensuring the robustness of carbon removals and carbon farming activities and recognising the protection and restoration of ecosystems; (b) the objective of minimising administrative burden for operators, particularly for small-scale carbon farming operators; (c) relevant Union and national law; (d) relevant Union and international certification methodologies and standards. 5. Prior to adopting the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, the Commission shall consult the Platform referred to in Article 14a regarding the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. 6. When the Commission does not follow the advice of the Platform when adopting the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, it shall include a detailed justification of its choice in an Annex to the relevant delegated act. __________________ 1a Guidelines on Biodiversity-Friendly Afforestation, Reforestation and Tree Planting, SWD(2023)61. 1b Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species

Amendment 432 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

~~2. The Commission is empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 433 #

Peter JAHR, Karolin BRAUNSBERGER-REINHOLD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt, within the period of 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I. For carbon farming, the methodologies shall take into account the diversity of the soil, climate and other relevant contexts of the different Member States. Furthermore for carbon farming, any activity that sequesters carbon and achieves biogenic emission reduction on farm level can be certified. When multiple different carbon farming activities take place on farm level, a single farm certification may be done. In the delegated act, the Commission shall present carbon farming certification methodologies for at least the activities listed in Annex III. This Annex and delegated act shall be reviewed periodically to include new or innovative carbon farming activities.

Amendment 434 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Certification schemes may develop new methodologies or adjust their existing methodologies in line with the criteria in Articles 4-7 if they want to be recognised under the EU certification framework. The certification schemes are free to submit their methodologies at any time to the responsible public authority for recognition. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 435 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. TAfter one year from entry into force of this regulation, the Commission shall present a methodology section including examples of carbon removal activities, which is prepared in co- operation with appointed expert groups and Member States, and if necessary, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 436 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. ~~The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16~~No later than one year after entry into force of the legislation the Commission shall present a methodology section in this regulation including principal examples of carbon removal activities, which is prepared with the help of the appointed expert group and member states and if necessary to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 437 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is ~~empower~~mandated to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I. Operators are entitled to seek approval for new technical certification methodologies as appropriate.

Amendment 438 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission ~~is empowered to~~, after consultation with the Expert Group on Carbon Removals, shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I and shall be open for robust public consultation.

Amendment 439 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

(2) The ~~Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the~~ technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products shall be laid down under the ordinary legislative procedure. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 440 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

Amendment 441 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt ~~delegated acts~~ implementing ac~~cordance with Article 16~~ts to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 442 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2

2. ~~The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to~~Following the conclusion of the expert group, the Commission shall establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.

Amendment 443 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point i (new)

(i) The Commission should regularly put out a call for proposals of new technologies and regularly review the list of approved technologies to ensure BATS are deployed at all times.

Amendment 444 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. The Commission will follow the ordinary legislative procedure to establish carbon farming standards in a supporting act regarding Articles 4 to 7 which will serve as a basis for establishing the certification methodologies in paragraph 1.

Amendment 445 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The Commission shall follow the ordinary legislative procedure to lay down the carbon farming standards set out in Articles 4 to 7; that act shall serve as the basis for establishing the certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 446 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The methods employed in carbon farming shall take account of differences in soil, climate and other relevant conditions in the different Member States.

Amendment 447 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. For carbon farming, the methodology shall take in to account the different site-specific characteristics, in particular related to soil diversity and temperature.

Amendment 448 #

Peter JAHR, Karolin BRAUNSBERGER-REINHOLD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

~~3. When preparing those~~ delegated acts, the Commission shall take into account the following elements: (a) robustness of carbon removals and recognising the protection and restoration of ecosystems; (b) administrative burden for operators, particularly for small-scale carbon farming operators; (c) (d) certification methodologies and standards.the objectives of ensuring the the objective of minimising relevant Union and national law; relevant Union and international

Amendment 449 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. When preparing ~~those~~ delegated acts for technical certification methodologies or recognising certification methodologies, the Commission shall take into account the following elements:

Amendment 450 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. When preparing those ~~delegated~~implementing acts, the Commission shall take into account the following elements:

Amendment 451 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

(3) When ~~preparing those delegated acts, the Commission~~those acts are being prepared, the following elements shall be taken into account ~~the following elements~~:

Amendment 452 #

Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK, Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a

(a) the objectives of ensuring the robustness of carbon removals and GHG reductions and recognising the protection and restoration of ecosystems;

Amendment 453 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) the objective of minimising administrative burden for operators, particularly for small-scale carbon farming operators; In developing a carbon certification scheme, operators should ensure that the administrative burden on land managers is minimal, to enable greater uptake.

Amendment 454 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) the objective of minimising administrative and financial burden for operators, particularly for small-scale carbon farming operators;

Amendment 455 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

(d a) the Commission shall provide a framework for other international certification schemes to achieve equivalence that enables them to align with EU certification standards.

Amendment 456 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Prior to adopting the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, the Commission shall consult the Platform referred to in Article 14a regarding the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

Amendment 457 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The economic situation, the evolution of the agricultural market, food security, ensuring the functioning of agri- food chains at local and regional level, and the degree of accessibility and availability of food in the EU.

Amendment 458 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3 b. When the Commission does not follow the advice of the Platform when adopting the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, it shall include a detailed justification of its choice in an Annex to the relevant delegated act.

Amendment 459 #

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 3 – title

3MONITORING, CERTIFICATION AND LIABILITY

Amendment 460 #

Colm MARKEY, Daniel BUDA, Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK, Simone SCHMIEDTBAUER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title

Certification of compliance and re- certification audits

Amendment 461 #

Norbert LINS, Peter JAHR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. To apply for a certification of compliance with this Regulation, an operator or a group of operators shall submit an application to a certification scheme. Upon acceptance of that application, the operator or a group of operators shall submit to a certification body a comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity, including the certification methodology applied to assess compliance with Articles 4 to 7, the expected total carbon removals and net carbon removal benefit. Groups of operators shall also specify how advisory services on carbon removal activities are provided, in particular to small-scale carbon farming operators. For operators or groups of operators involved in cross- border and/or multi-country carbon farming projects, allowing the certification scheme to appoint a single certification body for all cross-border and multi-country carbon farming projects.

Amendment 462 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. To apply for a certification of compliance with this Regulation, an operator or a group of operators shall submit an application to a certification scheme. Upon acceptance of that application, the operator or a group of operators shall submit to a certification body a comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity, including the certification methodology applied to assess compliance with Articles 4 to 7, the expected total carbon removals and net carbon removal benefit. Groups of operators shall also specify how advisory services on carbon removal activities are provided, in particular to small-scale carbon farming operators. For carbon farming activities, Member States may provide advice to farmers in the framework of the advisory services referred to in Article 15 or Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

Amendment 463 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. To apply for a certification of compliance with this Regulation, an operator or a group of operators shall submit an application to a certification scheme. Upon acceptance of that application, the operator or a group of operators shall submit to a certification body a comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity, including the certification methodology applied to assess compliance with Articles 4 to 7, the expected total carbon removals and net carbon removal benefit. Groups of operators shall also specify how advisory services on carbon removal activities are provided and shall specify how they propose to minimise the administrative burden for land managers, in particular to small-scale carbon farming operators.

Amendment 464 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9.º – paragraph 1

1. To apply for a certification of compliance with this Regulation, an operator or a group of operators shall submit an application to a certification scheme. Upon acceptance of that application, the operator or a group of operators shall submit to a certification body a comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity, including the certification methodology applied to assess compliance with Articles 4 to 7, the expected total carbon removals and net carbon removal benefit. Groups of operators shall have a group manager responsible for certification. Groups of operators shall also specify how advisory services on carbon removal activities are provided, in particular to small-scale carbon farming operators.

Amendment 465 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1

1. To apply for a certification of compliance with this Regulation, an operator or a group of operators shall submit an application to a certification scheme. ~~Upon acceptance of that application, the operator or a group of operators shall submit to a certification body~~This application shall be made publically available. This application shall include a comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity, including the certification methodology applied to assess compliance with Articles 4 to 7, and, where applicable the expected total carbon removals and net carbon removal benefit. Groups of operators shall also specify how advisory services ~~on carbon removal activities~~ are provided, in particular to small-scale ~~carbon farming~~ operators.

Amendment 466 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

2. The certification ~~body~~scheme shall ~~conduct a certification audit to~~appoint an independent certification body which shall verify that the information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 is accurate, reliable and protected against fraud, and to confirm compliance of the ~~carbon removal~~ activity with Articles 4 to 7. ~~As a result of that certification audit~~When all the information provided by the operator or group of operators comply with the provisions set out in Articles 4 to 7, the certification body shall issue a certification ~~audit~~ report, that includes a summary, and a certificate containing, as a minimum, the information set out in Annex II. The certification scheme shall control the certification ~~audit~~ report and the certificate, and make ~~the summary of~~all the information included in the certification ~~audit~~ report and make the certificate publicly available in athe Union registry referred to in Article 12.

Amendment 467 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

~~(2)~~ The certification body shall conduct ~~(2)~~ a certification audit to verify the information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 and to confirm compliance of the carbon removal activity with Articles 4 to 7. As a result of that certification audit, the certification body shall issue a certification audit report, that includes a summary, and a certificate containing, as a minimum, the information set out in Annex II. The certification scheme shall control the certification audit report and the certificate, and ~~mak~~store the summary of the certification audit report and the certificate ~~publicly available in a~~in the Union registry referred to in Article 12.

Amendment 468 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3

3. The same certification body shall carry out periodic re-certification audits to reconfirm compliance of the ~~carbon removal~~ activity with Articles 4 to 7 and verify the generated net carbon removal benefit. Re-certification audits shall take place at least every five years for carbon farming activities, and at least every 10 years for carbon removal activities. As a result of that re-certification audit, the certification body shall issue a re- certification audit report, that includes a summary, and an updated certificate. The certification scheme shall control the re- certification audit report ~~and~~, the updated certificate, and ~~make the summary of the re-certification audit report, the updated certificate and~~, where relevant, the certified carbon removal units, and make them publicly available in athe Union registry referred to in Article 12.

Amendment 469 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3

(3) The certification body shall carry out periodic re-certification audits to reconfirm compliance of the carbon removal activity with Articles 4 to 7 and verify the generated carbon benefit. As a result of that re-certification audit, the certification body shall issue a re- certification audit report, that includes a summary, and an updated certificate. The certification scheme shall control the re- certification audit report and the updated certificate, and ~~mak~~store the summary of the re-certification audit report, the updated certificate and the certified carbon removal units ~~publicly available in a~~in the Union registry referred to in Article 12.

Amendment 470 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

(4) The operator or a group of operators shall support the certification body during certification and re- certification audits, notably by giving access to the activity premises and providing relevant data and documentation.deleted

Amendment 471 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4

4. The operator or a group of operators shall support the certification body during certification and re- certification audits, notably by giving access to the activity premises and providing relevant data and documentation, while ensuring respect for national and European rules on the protection of personal data, know-how and trade secrets.

Amendment 472 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Certification bodies shall be remunerated by the certification scheme. Certification schemes may require a fee to be paid by the operator or group of operators to cover the remuneration of certification bodies.

Amendment 473 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission may adopt implementing acts to set out the structure, format, technical details of the comprehensive description of the carbon removal or carbon farming activity referred to in paragraph 1, and of the certification and re-certification audit reports referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, as well as maximum price for certification audit set in relation to total net carbon removal benefit of operators or group of operators. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.

Amendment 474 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission ~~may~~shall adopt implementing acts to set out the structure, format, technical details of the comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity referred to in paragraph 1, and of the certification and re-certification audit reports referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.

Amendment 475 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)

Article 9 a Monitoring, validity and expiry, and liability 1. An operator or group of operators shall monitor and mitigate any risk of release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period, which shall be set as follows: (a) for a carbon removal activity, the monitoring period and requirements shall be consistent with the provisions set out in Articles 13, 17 and 18 of Directive 2009/31/EC; (b) for a carbon farming activity, the monitoring period and requirements shall cover at least the entire duration over which the operator or group of operators declare the activity will increase carbon storage in biogenic carbon pools. 2. An operator or group of operators shall be subject to appropriate liability mechanisms, and designate a liable physical or legal person to be responsible for addressing any reversal or leakage at any point in time during the activity. For carbon removal activities, the liability mechanism shall be consistent with the liability mechanism set out in Directive 2009/31/EC. For carbon farming activities, the liable person shall in principle be the public entity, operator or group of operators but may, in case of contribution claims, be the personal or legal person making those claims. 3. The validity of a certificate shall expire: (a) for a carbon removal activity, at any point in case of leakage, unless it has been proven that the leakage has stopped due to the impact of the corrective measures referred to in paragraph 3; (b) for a carbon farming activity, at any point when the certified activity ceases or in case of reversal; In case of reversal linked to evidence of extreme weather events or force majeure, the certificate can be maintained but the payments shall be deducted in line with the carbon units released; 4. When the validity of a certificate expires, the operator or group of operators shall pay a financial compensation to society equivalent to the total amount of carbon considered released to the atmosphere multiplied by the estimated shadow carbon price of the year at which the leak or reversal takes place. The amounts of the financial compensations to society shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union. The Commission shall determine, by means of implementing acts, the means for calculating and collecting the financial compensations to society. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17. When the certificate has been monetised for the purpose of compensation claims, the operator or group of operators may conclude an agreement with the physical or legal person issuing such claims so that they will be responsible for paying the financial compensations to society. Information about such agreements shall be detailed in the certificate.

Amendment 476 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. Certification bodies appointed by certification schemes shall be accredited by ~~a national accreditation authority pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council37~~ the Commission. __________________ 37 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

Amendment 477 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. Certification bodies appointed by certification schemes shall be accredited by a national accreditation authority pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council37. __________________ 37 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30)the Commission.

Amendment 478 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) legally and financially independent from the operators or from a group of operators, and carry out the activities required under this Regulation in the public interest.

Amendment 479 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4

4. Member States shall supervise the operation of certification bodies. Certification bodies shall submit, upon request by the national competent authorities, all relevant information necessary to supervise their operation, including date, time and location of the audits referred to in Article 9. Where Member States find issues of non- conformity, they shall inform the concerned certification body and the relevant certification scheme thereof without delay, and the corresponding information shall be made publicly available through the Union registry referred to in Article 12 without delay.

Amendment 480 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

2. Certification schemes shall operate on the basis of reliable and transparent rules and procedures, in particular with regard to internal management and monitoring, handling of complaints and appeals, stakeholder consultation, transparency and publication of information, appointment and training of certification bodies, addressing non- conformity issues, development and management of registries. Certificate schemes shall put in place easily accessible and free-of-charge complaint and appeal procedures, including allowing the possibility for third parties and civil society organisations to submit cases of suspicion of fraud or independent assessment of the rules and procedures of the certification schemes. Certification schemes shall provide the information on those rules and procedures to the Commission to be made publicly available in the Union registry referred to in Article 12.

Amendment 481 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2

(2) Certification schemes shall operate on the basis of reliable and transparent rules and procedures, in particular with regard to internal management and monitoring, handling of complaints and appeals, stakeholder consultation, transparency and publication of information, appointment and training of certification bodies, and addressing non- conformity issues~~, development and management of registries~~.

Amendment 482 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. A framework will be developed ensuring consistency across Member States to enable the operation of a common certification scheme across the Union.

Amendment 483 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. The carbon farming model should work to establish a compatible system in countries that are willing to align with EU standards, such as Norway and Northern Ireland.

Amendment 484 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. Certification schemes shall verify if the information and data submitted by the operator or a group of operators for the certification of compliance pursuant to Article 9 were subject to independent auditing and if the certification of compliance ~~was~~and the re-certification audit reports were carried out in an accurate, and reliable~~, and cost-effective manner~~ manner, and are protected against fraud.

Amendment 485 #

Paola GHIDONI, Angelo CIOCCA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3

3. Certification schemes shall ~~verify~~subject if the information and data submitted by the operator or a group of operators to independent auditing for the certification of compliance pursuant to Article 9 ~~were subject to independent auditing and~~and verifying if the certification of compliance was carried out in an accurate, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

Amendment 486 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. Certification schemes shall publish in the Union registry referred to in Article 12, at least annually, a list of the appointed certification bodies, stating for each certification body by which entity or national public authority it was recognised and which entity or national public authority is monitoring it.

Amendment 487 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4

4. ~~Certification schemes~~The European Commission shall publish, at least annually, a list of the appointed certification bodies, stating for each certification body by which entity or national public authority it was recognised and which entity or national public authority is monitoring it.

Amendment 488 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. By [OP please insert the date = 3 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the European Commission shall publish guidelines for national authorities to conduct information and training campaigns to ensure that operators, in particular farmers, have access to knowledge about certification schemes.

Amendment 489 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. Based on these guidelines and taking into account their own socio- economic conditions, Member States shall ensure the presence of advisory services and the exchange of knowledge in the form of training courses and workshops aimed at farmers and foresters, in order to promote the use of the certification schemes established by this Regulation.

Amendment 490 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – title

RUnion registr~~ies~~y

Amendment 491 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – title

Union Registr~~ies~~y

Amendment 492 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – title

RUnion registr~~ies~~y

Amendment 493 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

~~1. A certification scheme~~The Commission shall 1. establish and duly maintain a public registry (‘Union registry’) to make publicly accessible, in an easily accessible and searchable way, the information related to the certification process, including the certificates and updated certificates, and the information included therein, containing as a minimum the information set out in Annex 2a , the name of the certification body, depending the case, either the quantity of net carbon removal ~~unit~~benefit or the carbon farming activities certified in accordance with Article 9~~. Those registries shall use automated systems, including electronic templates, and shall be interoperable~~, and in case the certificate has been monetised, the price at which it has been monetised, and the final price paid to the operator. The Union registry shall use automated systems, including electronic templates. Certification schemes shall be responsible for entering all the required information in the Union registry.

Amendment 494 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

(1) ~~A certification scheme~~The Commission shall establish and duly maintain a ~~public registry to make publicly accessible~~registry (‘Union registry’) so as to be able to verify the information related to the certification process, including the certificates and updated certificates, and the quantity of carbon removal units certified in accordance with Article 9. ~~Those registries shall use automated systems, including electronic templates, and shall be interoperable.~~

Amendment 495 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. ~~A certification scheme~~The Commission shall establish and duly maintain a public registry (´Union registry ´) to make publicly accessible the information related to the certification process, containing at least the information set out in Annex 2a, including the certificates and updated certificates, and the quantity of carbon removal units certified in accordance with Article 9. Th~~ose~~e Union registr~~ies~~y shall use automated systems, including electronic templates, and shall be interoperable.

Amendment 496 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission may adopt implementing acts setting out the structure, format, and technical details of the ~~public registries, and~~Union registry, the information to be provided to be Union registry and the procedure for providing such information and the technical details of the recording, holding or use of carbon removal units, as referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.

Amendment 497 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission may adopt implementing acts setting out the structure, format, and technical details of the ~~public~~Union registriy, and the rules, and ofprocedures for the recording, and holding o~~r use of carbon removal unit~~f all the information contained in the certificates, as referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.

Amendment 498 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission ~~may~~shall adopt implementing acts setting out the structure, format, and technical details of the public registries, and of the recording, holding or use of carbon removal units, as referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.

Amendment 499 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

(2) The Commission may adopt implementing acts setting out the structure, format, and technical details of the ~~public~~Union registr~~ies~~y, and of the recording, holding or use of carbon removal units, as referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.

Amendment 500 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1

1. Only a certification scheme recognised by the Commission by means of a decision may be used by operators or group of operators to demonstrate compliance with this Regulation. Such decision shall be valid for a period of no more than 5 years. Such decision shall be made public in the central Union registry referred to in Article 12.

Amendment 501 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission may repeal a decision recognising a certification scheme pursuant to paragraph 1 where the certification scheme fails to implement the standards and rules set out in the implementing acts referred to in Article 11(5). Where a Member State a third party, including civil society organisations, raises concerns that a certification scheme does not operate in accordance with the standards and rules set out in the implementing acts referred to in Article 11(5) that constitute the basis for decisions under paragraph 1, the Commission shall immediately investigate the matter and take appropriate action, including repealing the relevant decision.

Amendment 502 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Requirements for the notification and recognition processes shall ensure accessibility for smaller certification schemes.

Amendment 503 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall make those reports publicly available in the Union registry referred to in Article 12 , in full or, only where absolutely necessary to preserve the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information, ~~in an aggregated form~~without those commercially sensitive information. The rest of the reports shall be made publicly available in full.

Amendment 504 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

(2) The Commission shall make those reports ~~publicly available, in full or, where necessary to preserve the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information,~~available in an aggregated form.

Amendment 505 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)

Article 14 a When preparing the implementing acts referred to in article 9 and articles 11 to 14 the Commission shall take into account the following elements: (a) relevant Union and international certification systems of governance; (b) the outcomes of the deliberations of the expert group referred to in Article 8; (c) the outcomes of a public consultation as laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making; (d) the outcomes of a call for evidence specific to the respective acts; (e) the outcome of a call for feedback on a draft of the respective acts.

Amendment 506 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)

Article 14a 14a. When drawing up the implementing acts referred to in Article 9 and Articles 11 to 14, the Commission shall take into account the following: (a) existing relevant certification governance systems at Union or international level; (b) the results of the deliberations by the expert group referred to in Article 8; (c) the results of a public consultation in accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making; (d) the results of an impact assessment.

Amendment 507 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article -15 (new)

Article -15 Article -15. Platform on Carbon removal and Carbon farming Activities 1. The Commission shall establish a Platform on Carbon removal and Carbon farming Activities (the ‘Platform’). It shall be composed in a balanced manner of the following groups: (a) representatives of: (i) the European Environment Agency; (ii) the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change established under Article 10a of Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council; (b) experts representing civil society with expertise in the areas covered by this Regulation, including small farmers; (c) experts representing relevant private stakeholders involved in the areas covered by this Regulation; (d) scientific experts appointed in a personal capacity who have proven and internationally recognised scientific expertise in the areas covered by this Regulation, i.e. in the domains of climate, soil, agroecology, forestry and agroforestry, conservation biology; (e) experts representing academia, including universities, research institutes and other scientific organisations. The number of representatives and experts referred to in points (a) to (e) shall be of equal number. 2. The Platform shall: (a) advise the Commission on the technical certification methodologies referred to in Article 8, as well as on the possible need to strengthen the environmental integrity of those in line with new internationally recognised scientific evidence; (b) advise the Commission on addressing other sustainability objectives as those referred to in Article 7, including social and governance objectives; (c) advise the Commission on the minimum information included in the certificates referred to in Article 9, as well as on the rules and procedures related to audits and certification schemes, as well as on the possible need to update those; (d) advise the Commission on the possible need to develop further measures to improve data availability and quality. 3. The Platform shall be chaired by a representative of the European Environment Agency or of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change established under Article 10a of Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 elected by the members of the Platform. 4. The Platform shall be guided in its work by the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the last reports of the IPCC, IPBES and other international bodies. It shall follow a fully transparent process. All its meetings shall be held publicly, and all its reports made publicly available.

Amendment 508 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to amend Annex II in order to adapt the list of minimum information included in the certificates referred to in Article 9. Prior to adopting the delegated acts referred to in the first sub-paragraph, the Commission shall consult the Platform referred to in Article 14a. When the Commission does not follow the advice of the Platform when adopting the delegated acts referred to in the first sub-paragraph, it shall include a detailed justification of its choice in an Annex to the relevant delegated act.

Amendment 509 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

The Commission is empowered to adopt ~~delegated~~implementing acts in accordance with Article 16 to amend Annex II in order to adapt the list of minimum information included in the certificates referred to in Article 9.

Amendment 510 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt ~~delegated~~implementing acts referred to in Articles 8 and 15 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [PO: please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 511 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2

(2) The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article~~s 8 and~~ 15 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [PO: please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Amendment 512 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3

(3) The delegation of power referred to in Article~~s 8 and~~ 15 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Amendment 513 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4

~~4. Before adopting a~~ delegated ~~act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter-institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.~~

Amendment 514 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4

4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter-institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. Any draft delegated act shall be open for public consultation for a period of minimum four weeks.

Amendment 515 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5

5. Delegated acts adopted pursuant to Articles 8 and 15 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.deleted

Amendment 516 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. By 31 July 2026, the Commission should assess how biogenic emissions reduction resulting from carbon farming activity may be accounted towards the Union 2040 climate target and, if appropriate, present a legislative proposal to amend Article 1a paragraph 2 of this Regulation.

Amendment 517 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part

When adopting ~~delegated~~implementing acts pursuant to Article 8, the certification methodologies shall include at least the following elements:

Amendment 518 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)

Annex I a List of carbon farming activities Nature and landscape activities · Nature and Landscape · Planting hedgerows · Planting trees in crop- and grasslands · Creation of interspersed habitats/retreats for wildlife with permanent plant cover on agricultural land Wetlands and Peatlands activities · Coastal seagrass restoration · Coastal marshland restoration · Coastal dunes vegetation restoration ·Peatland restoration - re-wetting / reduced drainage of freshwater peatlands · Rainwater bioretention areas / „Rainwater Harvesting “Paludiculture Cropland activities · Conversion of cropland to permanent grassland · Cultivation of deep rooting plants · Annual cultivation of cover crops / permanent greening, also undersown crops · Cultivation of perennial crops · SOC-enriching crop rotations / choice of crops · Cultivation of arable crops · Retention of crop residues · Change of tillage system - to reduced or no tillage (strip-till), also reduction of soil compaction by heavy machinery, including the use of permanent tracks · Deep inversion tillage · Agroforestry systems · Orchards and vineyards · Lignocellulose from agricultural production · Biochar as soil additive · Cultivation of fibre plants as industrial raw material · Cultivation of perennial forage crops Permanent grassland activities · Converting grass leys to grass-legume mixtures · Woody plant encroachment on former meadows and pastures · Grazing – Optimal Intensity · Restoration of degraded grassland through optimal management intensity · Cutting time restrictions for insect- and bird-friendly management Forestry activities · Reforestation · Carbon sequestratrion optimized stand management · Conversion to climate-stable mixed species forests · Rewetting/reduced drainage of forests on low productivity peatlands · Species-rich graded forest edges · Fauna and fungi enhancing measures

Amendment 519 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the location of the carbon removal activity~~, including geographically explicit location of the activity boundaries, respecting 1:5000 mapping scale requirements for the Member State~~;

Amendment 52 #

Ivan DAVID

Proposal for a regulation
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The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development calls on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, as the committee responsible, to propose the rejection of the Commission proposal.

Amendment 520 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) net carbon removal benefit referred to in Article 4(1) or 4(2);

Amendment 521 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point j

(j) carbon removals under the baseline referred to in Article 4(1), point (a) or Article 4(2), point (a);

Amendment 522 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point k

(k) total carbon removals referred to in Article 4(1), point (b) or in Article 4(2), point (b);

Amendment 523 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point l

(l) increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions referred to in Article 4(1), point (c) or in Article 4(2), point (c);

Amendment 524 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point o

(o) ~~any~~whether the carbon removal or carbon farming activity generate co- benefits for any of the sustainability ~~co-benefit~~objectives referred to in Article 7(31) and 7(1a);

Amendment 525 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II a (new)

ANNEX II a Minimum information to be included in the Union registry The Union registry shall include the following minimum information: (a) the certification methodology for each carbon removal activity, in accordance with Article 8; (b) information on the certificates and updated certificates, including disaggregated for each carbon removal unit, in accordance with Article 9; (c) the current status of the carbon removal unit (active, retired/in use, expired), log of transactions of the unit and, if applicable, the current holder and purpose for which a unit is held; (d) the certification audit report and, where applicable, updated audit report, in accordance with Article 9; (e) the list of certification bodies accredited in accordance with Article 10(1), the applicable certification body for a certificate, and any notification of non- conformity of a certification body, in accordance with Article 10(4); (f) the rules and procedures of certification schemes, in accordance with Article 11(2); (g) the annual report about the operations of certification schemes, in accordance with Article 14;

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a Union certification framework for ~~carbon removal~~safe, sustainable and high quality carbon removals and carbon farming activities

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals and carbon farming certification

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a Union certification framework for carbon cre~~moval~~dits

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital -1 (new)

(-1) The Union voluntary certification framework builds on and contributes to the ongoing public and private work on certification of carbon removals. This concerns the work on private standards such as Gold Standard and VERRA, initiatives such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and also on standards and work done by public actors such as the French Label Bas Carbone and the Australian Emission Reduction Fund (ERF).

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Under the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change22 ('the Paris Agreement'), the international community has agreed to hold the increase in the global average temperature well below 2° C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels. That commitment has been reinforced with the adoption under the UNFCCC of the Glasgow Climate Pact on 13 November 2021, in which the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, recognises that the impacts of climate change will be much lower at a temperature increase of 1,5 ºC, compared with 2 ºC, and resolves to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 ºC. The Union and its Member States are Parties to the Paris Agreement and are strongly committed to its implementation by reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and increase in carbon removals. __________________ 22 Approved by Council Decision (EU) 2016/1841 of 5 October 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Framework Convention on Climate Change (OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) At a global scale, the latest report23 by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) points towards a decreasing likelihood of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C unless ~~rapid and deep~~immediate, deep and sustained cuts in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all sectors occur throughout the ~~forthcom~~ongoing decades. The IPCC report also clearly states that ‘the deployment of carbon dioxide removal to counterbalance hard-to-abate residual emissions is unavoidable if net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) or GHG emissions are to be achieved’, while recognising that low demand scenarios can reduce the need for carbon capture and removal technologies. This will require the ~~large-scale~~accelerated deployment of sustainable activities for capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and durably storing it in geological reservoirs, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, or products. Today and with current policies, the Union is not on track to deliver the required carbon removals: carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems have been decreasing in recent years, and or biogenic pools. The latest IPCC reports also state that ‘large-scale land-based biological CDR may not prove as effective as expected, and its large-scale deployment may result in ecological and social impacts, suggesting it may not be a viable carbon removal strategy in the next 10-20 years’. In particular, the IPCC pointed out to the large-scale deployment of BECCS, which ‘may push planetary boundaries for freshwater use, exacerbate land-system change, and significantly alter biosphere integrity and biogeochemical flows’. The IPCC report also clearly stated that overshooting 1.5°C would entail serious adverse impacts, some irreversible, and additional risks for human and natural systems, and that the larger the overshoot, the more challenging would be the return. Today and with current policies, the Union is not on track to deliver the required carbon removals: carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems have been decreasing in recent years. European soils are currently a net source of greenhouse gas emissions and, if not addressed, this could pose a risk to the Union climate targets. The revised Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the proposed Nature Restoration Law and the upcoming EU Soil Health Law should contribute to reverse that trend. Despite significant past investment from the Union budget1a, no significant industrial carbon removals are currently taking place in the Union at commercial stage. __________________ 1a European Court of Auditors (2018). Special Report 2018/24, Demonstrating carbon capture and storage and innovative renewables at commercial stage in the EU: intended progress not achieved in the past decade. 23 IPCC Working Group III (2022), Technical Summary. In: Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. Sixth Assessment Report (link).

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) At a global scale, the latest report by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) points towards a decreasing likelihood of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C unless rapid and deep cuts in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions occur throughout the forthcoming decades. The IPCC report also clearly states that ‘the deployment of carbon dioxide removal to counterbalance hard-to-abate residual emissions is unavoidable if net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) or GHG emissions are to be achieved’. This will require the large-scale deployment of sustainable activities for capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and durably storing it in geological reservoirs, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, or products. Today and with current policies, the Union is not on track to deliver the required carbon removals: carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems have been decreasing in recent years, and no significant industrial carbon removals are currently taking place in the Union. __________________ 23 IPCC Working Group III (2022), Technical Summary. In: Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. Sixth Assessment Report (link).

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)

(2a) However, strengthening the role of the land sector, including agricultural land, in meeting climate policy objectives must not impede the primary task of the agricultural sector, which is to ensure food security. The promotion of climate protection objectives should not lead to a reduction in food production and availability.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The aim of this Regulation is to develop a voluntary Union certification framework for carbon removals and carbon farming, with the view to incentivise the uptake of high- quality carbon removals and, in the case of carbon farming, biogenic emissions reduction, in full respect of the biodiversity and the zero-pollution objectives. It is a tool to support the achievement of the Union objectives under the Paris Agreement, notably the goal of collective climate neutrality by 2050 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . The Union also committed to generate negative emissions after 2050. An important instrument to enhance carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems is Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 , which is currently under review. The objective of the review is to set out a Union net removals target of 310 Mt CO2 eq by 2030, and to allocate respective targets to each Member State. In this regard, the planned revision of the Regulation should also look how to incorporate the carbon removals achieved through carbon farming in the EU and national targets. Furthermore, in the case of biogenic emissions reduction, the Commission should consider how to include those in the ETS trading system. __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The aim of this Regulation is to develop a voluntary Union certification framework for carbon removals, with the view to incentivise the uptake of high- quality carbon removals, in full respect of the biodiversity and the zero-pollution objectives. It is a tool to support the achievement of the Union objectives under the Paris Agreement, notably the goal of collective climate neutrality by 2050 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council24. The Union also committed to generate negative emissions after 2050. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, priority should be given to reductions in fossil emissions, which will have to be complemented by increased carbon removals in order to achieve climate neutrality. Regulation (EU) 2021/119 recognises that carbon sinks include natural and technological solutions. An important instrument to enhance carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems is Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council25, which is currently under review. The objective of the review is to set out a Union net removals target of 310 Mt CO2 eq by 2030, and to allocate respective targets to each Member State. __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The aim of this Regulation is to develop a voluntary Union certification framework for carbon removals, including with the view to incentivise the uptake of high- quality carbon removals, in full respect of the biodiversity and the zero- pollution objectives, which also helps to sustainably reduce emissions. It is a tool to support the achievement of the Union objectives under the Paris Agreement, notably the goal of collective climate neutrality by 2050 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council24. The Union also committed to generate negative emissions after 2050. An important instrument to enhance carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems is Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council25, which is currently under review. The objective of the review is to set out a Union net removals target of 310 Mt CO2 eq by 2030, and to allocate respective targets to each Member State. The voluntary nature of the Union certification framework means that existing and new public and private certification schemes do not need to be recognised by the Commission under this Regulation in order to operate in the EU. __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The aim of this Regulation is to develop a voluntary Union certification framework for carbon removals and a voluntary EU certification framework for carbon farming practices, with the view to incentivise the uptake of high- quality carbon removals and to promote carbon farming practices, in full respect of the biodiversity and the ~~zero-~~pollution ~~objectives~~minimisation objectives and, in the area of agriculture, in full respect of the objective of ensuring EU food security. It is a tool to support the achievement of the Union objectives under the Paris Agreement, notably the goal of collective climate neutrality by 2050 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council24. The Union also committed to generate negative emissions after 2050. An important instrument to enhance carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems is Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council25, which is currently under review. The objective of the review is to set out a Union net removals target of 310 Mt CO2 eq by 2030, and to allocate respective targets to each Member State. __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The aim of this Regulation is to develop a voluntary Union certification framework for carbon removals and carbon farming, with the view to incentivise the uptake of high- quality carbon removals, in full respect of the biodiversity and the zero-pollution objectives. It is a tool to support the achievement of the Union objectives under the Paris Agreement, notably the goal of collective climate neutrality by 2050 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . The Union also committed to generate negative emissions after 2050. In accordance with Regulation 2021/119 priority should be given to reduction in direct emissions which will have to be complemented by carbon removals. An important instrument to enhance carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems is Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council~~25 , which is currently under review~~, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/83925 . The objective of the review is to set out a Union net removals target of 310 Mt CO2 eq by 2030, and to allocate respective targets to each Member State. __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The aim of this Regulation is to develop a voluntary Union certification framework ~~for carbon removals~~, with the view to incentivise the uptake of safe, sustainable and high- quality carbon removals and carbon farming activities, in full respect of the biodiversity and the zero-pollution objectives. It is a tool to support the achievement of the Union objectives under the Paris Agreement, notably the goal of collective climate neutrality by 2050 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . The Union also committed to generate negative emissions after 2050. An important instrument to enhance carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems is Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 , which is currently under review. The objective of the review is to set out a Union net removals target of 310 Mt CO2 eq by 2030, and to allocate respective targets to each Member State, and to aim to achieve net-negative emissions after 2050, while ensuring that those activities do not undermine the needed immediate, deep and sustained greenhouse gas emissions reduction by sources across all sectors necessary to limit global warming to under 1,5°C . __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) "The aim of this Regulation is to develop a voluntary Union certification framework for carbon removals, with notably the view to incentivise the uptake of high- quality carbon removals, in full respect of the biodiversity and the zero- pollution objectives~~. It is~~, which also contributes to sustainably reduce emission. It is thereby a tool to support the achievement of the Union objectives under the Paris Agreement, notably the goal of collective climate neutrality by 2050 laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . The Union also committed to generate negative emissions after 2050. An important instrument to enhance carbon removals in terrestrial ecosystems is Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 , which is currently under review. The objective of the review is to set out a Union net removals target of 310 Mt CO2 eq by 2030, and to allocate respective targets to each Member State.The voluntary nature of the Union certification framework means that existing and new public and private certification schemes do not have to be recognised by the Commission under this regulation to operate in the EU." __________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) A separate voluntary certification scheme should apply to carbon farming practices. This is due to the specific nature of the sector, its carbon sequestration capacity, the permanence of sequestration and the link to the forestry sector. It is also necessary to clearly define additionality criteria for carbon sequestration activities in the agricultural sector and to establish reference levels which take into account the specific characteristics of the sectors on the one hand, and the generally applicable rules on the other.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) The Union voluntary certification framework builds on and contributes to ongoing public and private work on the certification of carbon removals. This concerns the work of international private standards as well as the standards and work of public actors such as the French Label Bas Carbone.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)

(3b) Due to their specific characteristics and, inter alia, their carbon sequestration potential, agriculture and forestry will not be included in the ETS. This also applies to the voluntary certification scheme established by this Regulation.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The Union certification framework will support the development of carbon removal and carbon farming activities in the Union that result in an unambiguous net carbon removal benefit, while avoiding greenwashing. In the case of carbon farming, such certification framework should also en~~courag~~sure the uptake of ~~carbon removal~~ activities that generate co-benefits for biodiversity, therefore achieving the nature restoration targets set out in Union law on nature restoration. ~~The Union certification framework will be instrumental in meeting the Union climate change mitigation objectives set in international agreements and in the Union legislation.~~

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The Union certification framework will support the development of carbon removal activities in the Union that result in an unambiguous net carbon removal benefit, while avoiding greenwashing. In the case of carbon farming, such certification framework should also encourage ~~the uptake of carbon removal activities that generate co-benefits for biodiversity, therefore achiev~~achieving biogenic emissions reduction together with carbon removals, as these two are intrinsically linked ing their natur~~e restoration targets set out in Union law on nature restoration~~al cycles. Biogenic emissions reduction will require their own methodology for accounting and certification, alongside carbon removals. The Union certification framework will be instrumental in meeting the Union climate change mitigation objectives set in international agreements and in the Union legislation.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The Union certification framework will support the development of carbon removal activities in the Union that result in an unambiguous net carbon removal benefit, while avoiding greenwashing. In the case of carbon farming, such certification framework should also encourage the uptake of carbon removal activities that generate co-benefits for biodiversity~~, therefore achieving the nature restoration targets set out in Union law on nature restoration~~. The Union certification framework will be instrumental in meeting the Union climate change mitigation objectives set in international agreements and in the Union legislation.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The Union certification framework will support the development of carbon removal activities in the Union that result in an unambiguous net carbon removal benefit, while avoiding greenwashing. In the case of carbon farming, such certification framework should also encourage the uptake of carbon removal activities, or of those activities which preserve existing carbon stores, that generate co-benefits for biodiversity, therefore achieving the nature restoration targets set out in Union law on nature restoration. The Union certification framework will be instrumental in meeting the Union climate change mitigation objectives set in international agreements and in the Union legislation.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The voluntary Union certification framework will support the development of carbon removal activities in the Union that result in an unambiguous net carbon removal benefit, while avoiding greenwashing. In the case of carbon farming, such voluntary certification framework should also encourage and support the uptake of carbon removal activities that generate co-benefits for biodiversity, therefore achieving the nature restoration targets set out in Union law on nature restoration. The voluntary Union certification framework will be instrumental in meeting the Union climate change mitigation objectives set in international agreements and in the Union legislation.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The Union certification framework will support the development of carbon removal activities in the Union that result in an unambiguous net carbon removal benefit, while avoiding greenwashing. In the case of carbon farming, such certification framework ~~should~~may also encourage the uptake of carbon removal activities that generate co-benefits for biodiversity, therefore achieving the nature restoration targets set out in Union law on nature restoration. The Union certification framework will be instrumental in meeting the Union climate change mitigation objectives set in international agreements and in the Union legislation.

Amendment 77 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Jérémy DECERLE, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The Union certification framework will support the development of carbon removal activities in the Union that result in an unambiguous net carbon removal benefit, while avoiding greenwashing. In the case of carbon farming, such certification framework should also encourage the uptake of carbon removal activities that generate co-benefits for ~~biodiversity, therefore achieving the nature restoration targets set out in Union law on nature restoration~~social, economic and environmental sustainability, including for biodiversity and nature. The Union certification framework will be instrumental in meeting the Union climate change mitigation objectives set in international agreements and in the Union legislation.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) The Union voluntary certification framework builds on and contributes to the ongoing public and private work regarding the certification of carbon removals.

Amendment 79 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In order to support operators willing to make additional efforts to increase carbon removals in a sustainable way and operators applying carbon farming practices, the Union certification framework should take into account the different types of carbon removal and sequestration activities, their specificities and related environmental impacts. Therefore, this Regulation should provide clear definitions of carbon removal, carbon removal activities, and other elements of the Union certification framework. In the area of carbon farming, definitions of carbon dioxide removal activities, the methodology for calculating the amount of carbon dioxide removed and the principles of the liability mechanism should be provided.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In order to support operators willing to make additional efforts to increase carbon removals in a sustainable way, the Union certification framework should take into account the different types of carbon removal and carbon farming activities, their specificities and related environmental impacts. Therefore, this Regulation should provide clear definitions of carbon removal, carbon ~~removal activities, and other elements of the Union certification framework~~farming, carbon farming storage, biogenic emissions reductions, carbon removal and carbon farming activities, and other elements of the Union certification framework and specify broad range of financing possibilities, either private or public.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In order to support operators willing to make additional efforts to increase carbon removals and carbon farming in a sustainable way, the Union certification framework should take into account the different types of carbon removal activities, their specificities and related environmental impacts, including impacts in third countries caused by importing biomass or indirect land-use changes. Therefore, this Regulation should provide clear definitions of carbon removal, carbon removal and carbon farming activities, and other elements of the Union certification framework.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In order to support operators willing to make additional efforts to increase carbon removals in a sustainable way, the voluntary Union certification framework should take into account the different types of carbon removal activities, their specificities and related environmental impacts. Therefore, this Regulation should provide clear definitions of carbon removal, carbon removal activities, carbon dioxide storage activities and other elements of the voluntary Union certification framework.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) The different types of carbon removal vary in terms of the removal activity, the storage medium and the storage timescales, which can vary from decades for carbon farming or storage in certain products to permanent storage in geological formations, where the carbon may be permanently isolated from the atmosphere if the geological storage site is appropriately selected and managed. Both permanent and temporary carbon removals can contribute to meeting climate goals, but under different conditions.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) With specific regard to carbon farming activities, the regulation should value the carbon removals and greenhouse gas emission reductions generated by mitigation projects, as long as the latter are not subject to the application of a binding polluter-pays principle at the European level. The aim is to ensure broad support for the certification framework among land managers, while seeking to meet the ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030, which remain a priority.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) The different types of carbon removal activities vary in terms of the removal process, the storage medium and the timescales of the storage, which can vary from decades to centuries for carbon farming or storage in certain products, to permanent storage in geological formations. For this reason, different rules should be set out for these kind of activities.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) This certification framework should allow operators to adopt practices to generate additional revenues on a voluntary basis.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)

(5b) Specifically with regard to carbon farming, the Regulation should promote the carbon removals and greenhouse gas emission reductions generated by mitigation projects, provided that they are not subject to the application of a binding polluter pays principle at European level. The aim is to ensure broad support for the certification framework from land managers, while seeking to achieve the ambitious 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, which remain a priority.

Amendment 88 #

Martin HLAVÁČEK, Ulrike MÜLLER, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)

(5 b) The scope of carbon farming covered under the Union carbon removal certification framework should be consistent with the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/841, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/839, and of the reporting under that Regulation in the national greenhouse gas inventories.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals and biogenic emission reduction should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and have a neutral impact or co-benefit on sustainability objectives. For the carbon removals and biogenic emissions reductions achieved through carbon farming, these should also be quantified in an accurate and robust way, with information provided through the LPIS database; they should also be additional and create co-benefits. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals and carbon farming should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals and carbon farming should be quantified in an accurate and robust way taking into account their level of uncertainty in order to limit the risk of overestimating the quantity of CO2 removed from the atmosphere; and they should be generated only ~~by carbon removal~~ activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and have a neutral impact or co-benefit on sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit or enable the maintenance of existing carbon pools, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and have a neutral impact or co- benefit on sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals and carbon farming practices should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and have a neutral impact or co-benefit on sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and ~~have a neutral impact or~~do not do significant harm or that have a co-benefit on sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term and temporary storage of carbon, and have a neutral impact or co- benefit on sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and ~~have a neutral impact or~~do no significant harm or generate a co- benefit onfor sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the voluntary Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and have a neutral impact or co- benefit on sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and ~~have a neutral impact or~~do minimal harm to or generate co- benefit ons for sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals and carbon farming should be quantified in an accurate ~~and robust~~, robust and conservative way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal and carbon farming activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon~~, and have a neutral impact or~~ over several centuries, and have co- benefits on other sustainability objectives, in particular biodiversity objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals and carbon farming activities should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC~~, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto~~. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) The implementation of this Regulation must take into account the need to maintain the Union’s food security, without endangering the productive capacity of agricultural and forestry holdings and at the same time providing new economic opportunities for farmers. The method of calculating carbon removals and the conditions for certification should be such as to encourage as many as possible to implement carbon storage activities.

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2023/06/02 ENVI 571 amendments...

Amendment 356 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 357 #

Emma WIESNER, Erik POULSEN, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nils TORVALDS, Jan HUITEMA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means eithe~~r the~~ permanent storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon ~~within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and mat~~for severial~~s, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere~~ centuries;

Amendment 358 #

Catherine GRISET, Aurélia BEIGNEUX

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within ~~geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere~~biogenic carbon pools and the marine environment;

Amendment 359 #

Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 360 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere;a carbon removal activity that under anticipated circumstances provides for permanent geological storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon.

Amendment 361 #

Silvia SARDONE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 362 #

Mick WALLACE, Clare DALY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means ~~either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-last~~a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appro~~ducts and materials, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere~~priate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for multiple centuries;

Amendment 363 #

Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment 364 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release ~~from a biogenic carbon pool~~and greenhouse gases more generally to the atmosphere;

Amendment 365 #

Norbert LINS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) ‘reduction of greenhouse gas release’ means the reduction of greenhouse gas emission released from a biogenic carbon pool or other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere through a carbon farming activity, such as feed changes or fertiliser reductions;

Amendment 366 #

Alexander BERNHUBER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 367 #

Anna ZALEWSKA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in the following carbon removal benefits: – permanent carbon storage, – enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, – reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere, where a biogenic carbon pool produces emissions and in the case of carbon farming in agriculture and carbon farming in the LULUCF sector, – or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials;

Amendment 368 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by a~~n operato~~ land manager resulting in permanent carbon storage, enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pools, ~~reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere,~~ inter alia by responsible peatland management by means of use, conservation and non-use, by choice of non-intervention management of for est~~oring atmospheric or biogenic~~s, contributing to creation of strong terrestrial carbon sin ~~long- lasting products or materials~~k of forest soil, enhancing the pools of deadwood , its feeding into forest soil and contributing to the climate adaptation action and improved local hydrological cycle;

Amendment 369 #

Catherine CHABAUD, Max ORVILLE, Martin HOJSÍK, Pascal CANFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in permanent carbon storage, ~~enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, reducing the rele~~with net-negative GHG emissions over the entire life cycle of the activity, taking into account displacement effects due to competing use for energy and waste ~~of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere, or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials~~heat, as well as total GHG emissions arising from the transport and storage of CO2, and with minimum impact on natural resources, including water use, and which is not combined with Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery;

Amendment 370 #

Mick WALLACE, Clare DALY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 371 #

Emma WIESNER, Erik POULSEN, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Nils TORVALDS, Jan HUITEMA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 372 #

Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 373 #

Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 374 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in permanent carbon storage, enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere, or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materialswith a net negative GHG emissions balance over the entire duration of the activity, taking into account displacement effects due to competing demand for renewable energy;

Amendment 375 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) ‘biogenic carbon pool’ means above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass, litter, dead wood and soil organic carbon as set out in points (a) to (e) of Part B of Annex I to Regulation 2018/841;~~deleted

Amendment 376 #

Mick WALLACE, Clare DALY

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 377 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) ‘biogenic carbon pool’ means above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass, coastal and marine ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses (blue carbon), litter, dead wood and soil organic carbon as set out in points (a) to (e) of Part B of Annex I to Regulation 2018/841;

Amendment 378 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) ‘biogenic carbon pool’ means above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass, litter, dead wood and soil organic carbon of mineral and organic soils as set out in points (a) to (e) of Part B of Annex I to Regulation 2018/841;

Amendment 379 #

Ulrike MÜLLER, Ondřej KNOTEK

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) ‘biogenic carbon pool’ means ~~above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass, litter, dead wood and soil~~living biomass, litter, dead wood, dead organic matter, mineral soils and organic ~~carbon~~soils as set out in points (a) to (ef) of Part B of Annex I to Regulation 2018/841;

Amendment 380 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) ‘biogenic emission reduction’ means the reduction of GHG emissions release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere’;

Amendment 381 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) ‘geological formation’ means as defined under Directive 2009/31/EC;

Amendment 382 #

Alexander BERNHUBER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person who operates or controls a carbon removal activity, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated; In order to receive a carbon farming payment an operator is a farmer as defined under Article 3(1) of Reg 22215/2021 or a forest owner or manager as defined by national legislation, who can demonstrate a long term control of the land for the duration of the scheme and is located in proximity to the land to enable appropriate management.

Amendment 383 #

Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person who operates or controls a carbon removal activity, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated; for the purposes of carbon farming activities, an operator is a farmer as defined in Article 3(1) of Regulation 22215/2021 or a forest owner or manager as defined by national legislation;

Amendment 384 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person who operates or controls a carbon removal ~~activity~~or carbon farming activity, including cooperatives and local public authorities, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated;

Amendment 385 #

Anna ZALEWSKA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person or entity without legal personality who operates or, controls or manages a carbon removal activity, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated;

Amendment 386 #