Tag: European Green Deal

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted

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The Commission welcomes today’s final adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, another milestone of the European Green Deal. This legislation sets the framework for Member States to reduce emissions and energy use in buildings across the EU, from homes and workplaces to schools, hospitals and other public buildings. This will help improve people’s health and quality of Read more about Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted[…]

State aid: Commission approves €246 million Dutch scheme to support renewable hydrogen production

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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €246 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen in line with the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal. The scheme will also contribute to the objectives of the REPowerEU Read more about State aid: Commission approves €246 million Dutch scheme to support renewable hydrogen production[…]

Why is the Commission adopting European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)?

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EU law requires all large companies and all listed companies (except listed micro-enterprises) to disclose information on what they see as the risks and opportunities arising from social and environmental issues, and on the impact of their activities on people and the environment. This helps investors, civil society organisations, consumers and other stakeholders to evaluate Read more about Why is the Commission adopting European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)?[…]

Innovation Fund: EU invests €3.6 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative clean tech projects

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The Commission is awarding over €3.6 billion to 41 large-scale clean tech projects, to be financed through the EU Innovation Fund. With a focus on the REPowerEU Plan and phasing out Europe’s imports of Russian fossil fuels, these projects cover a wide range of industries, such as cement, steel, advanced biofuels, sustainable aviation fuels, wind and solar Read more about Innovation Fund: EU invests €3.6 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative clean tech projects[…]

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Transforming the Green Agenda: Unlocking the Power of AI, Data, and Robotics

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Unleashing the Power of AI, Data, and Robotics for a Greener Future In our quest for a sustainable and environmentally friendly world, we are calling upon visionaries and innovators to join forces and address the pressing challenges outlined by the European Green Deal. Through the integration of AI, Data, and Robotics technologies, we have the Read more about Transforming the Green Agenda: Unlocking the Power of AI, Data, and Robotics[…]

Sustainable Tech Revolution: New Rules Boost Durability, Efficiency, and Repairability of Phones and Tablets

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The Commission is proposing new rules to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless phones, and tablets, under the existing EU Energy Labelling Regulation. This new proposal comes on the same day as the approval of measures to make these devices more energy efficient, durable and easier to repair by the European Parliament and Read more about Sustainable Tech Revolution: New Rules Boost Durability, Efficiency, and Repairability of Phones and Tablets[…]

European Bauhaus: major catalyst of the European Green Deal

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The Commission is presenting the first New European Bauhaus (NEB) Progress Report taking stock of the achievements in the initiative’s first two years as well as the first assessment tool for NEB project: the NEB Compass. The New European Bauhaus has created a broad community of organisations and citizens all around Europe working around a common vision combining sustainability, inclusion, Read more about European Bauhaus: major catalyst of the European Green Deal[…]

European Green Deal: €4.11 billion from the Modernisation Fund to accelerate the clean energy transition in 8 Member States

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In its second year of operation, the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion in support of 61 projects in eight beneficiary countries. These projects will help modernise energy systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy, industry, transport and agriculture, and improve energy efficiency. Supporting these investments will help those Member States to meet Read more about European Green Deal: €4.11 billion from the Modernisation Fund to accelerate the clean energy transition in 8 Member States[…]

EU agrees new law on more sustainable and circular batteries

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The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council aiming to make all batteries placed on the EU market more sustainable, circular and safe. The agreement builds on the Commission’s proposal from December 2020 and addresses the social, economic and environmental matters related to all types of batteries. A key achievement under the European Green Deal, the new Read more about EU agrees new law on more sustainable and circular batteries[…]

Action to reduce waste from single-use plastics

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The Commission is taking legal steps against 11 Member States, calling on them to step up the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in order to reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment and on human health. Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, France, Croatia, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, and Finland – have not communicated to the Read more about Action to reduce waste from single-use plastics[…]

What is asbestos and why do we need to be protected from it?

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Asbestos is a highly dangerous substance which can cause cancer and other illnesses. Environmental and occupational exposure to asbestos is known to contribute to the high burden of cancer, causing many avoidable deaths. 78% of cancers recognised as occupational cancer in the EU are related to asbestos. In 2019 alone, more than 70,000 workers died from Read more about What is asbestos and why do we need to be protected from it?[…]

€1 billion worth of commitments to protect the ocean

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At the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Palau, the EU has renewed its pledges towards international Ocean governance. Presenting a list of 44 commitments for the 2020-2022 period for an amount of almost €1 billion, the EU has brought forward its most important commitments ever offered during an Our Ocean Conference, in terms of value. The Our Read more about €1 billion worth of commitments to protect the ocean[…]