The Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) defines the carbon budget for EU member states for the non-traded sectors (surface transport, buildings, agriculture, small industry and waste) until 2030.
If the ESR’s headline goal of -30% compared to 2005 is undermined through loopholes, the ESR will not lead to real-world emission reductions in those sectors. This FAQ is aimed at bringing clarity to one element being discussed during the negotiations: the ESR Safety/Early Action Reserve.
Carmaker lobby ACEA wants to turn Europe’s car regulation into a ‘Swiss cheese – full of holes’.
Those arguing against higher car taxes to avoid transport poverty should instead call for these in combination with financial support for low-income h...
The Commission promised to work on creating demand. The upcoming fleets law is a golden opportunity to deliver on this.