The environmental impact of packaging
02/20/2024
Paper and cardboard are the most common packaging waste materials, contributing 34 million metric tons to the total packaging waste generated in 2021.
Economy
Why is it good for cities to join the Green City Accord—European Mayors’ Movement?
02/09/2024
The Green City Accord is a movement to improve the quality of life for all Europeans and accelerate the implementation of relevant EU environmental legislation. By signing the Accord, cities commit to addressing five areas of environmental management: air, water, nature and biodiversity, circular economy and waste, and noise.
What does greenwashing mean?
01/22/2024
Greenwashing is making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or practice, attempting to emphasize the sustainable aspects of the product to overshadow the company’s involvement in environmentally damaging practices.
Biofuels
01/18/2024
In 2021, fossil fuels accounted for almost 93% of the energy used in road and rail transport in the EU.Biofuels are an alternative to fossil fuels to help reduce GHG emissions in the transport sector.
About the energy labels
12/18/2023
EU legislation on energy labeling and eco-design is estimated to save around 230 million metric tons of oil equivalent (MTOe) of energy by 2030. For consumers, this means an average saving of €285 per year on household energy bills. In addition, energy efficiency measures will generate €66 billion in additional revenue for European companies
Climate finance
12/18/2023
Governments can pool funding for priority climate actions through their budget processes, such as those set out in their national climate commitments, or issue sovereign green bonds to finance projects.
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR)
05/08/2023
As part of the Fit for 55 legislative package, the EU has introduced the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) to distribute the burden of emissions reduction
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
04/24/2023
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a market-based tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by limiting the total emissions allowed for specific industries and power plants while allowing companies to trade allowances. The EU ETS has benefits, including incentivizing emissions reduction and generating revenue for climate-related projects.
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
02/20/2023
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a proposed policy by the European Union to apply a carbon price on imported goods from non-EU countries. The policy aims to level the playing field for European companies that face strict emission reduction targets and costs, while also incentivizing non-EU countries to reduce their emissions. The CBAM would initially require importers to report on the carbon content of their products, with a transition period before the implementation of the carbon pricing mechanism.
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: Energy Taxation
01/16/2023
The European Union is implementing energy taxation measures to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency. The taxes are based on the “polluter pays” principle, where those who use energy inefficiently pay for the costs of their actions.
