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The Circular Economy Act represents a unique opportunity to make circularity a true pillar of European industrial policy, strengthening the EUs strategic autonomy and competitiveness. By addressing long-standing barriers that still hinder investment and cross-border trade in secondary materials, the Act can turn circular economy principles into an integrated industrial strategy that benefits citizens, businesses…

A2A Group welcomes the opportunity to share some observations on the implementation of the three directives on public procurement and concessions, drawing on its long experience as a public undertaking and its dual role as a contracting entity and supplier of goods and services in various sectors. Please find our comments in the enclosed document.

A2A would like to provide feedback on the technical screening criteria related to mitigation activities 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. Mitigation, 5.1, Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply Specific energy consumption is very dependent on the local situation: the circumstances under which drinking water is produced differ widely from groundwater extracted from very deep aquifers to water…

A2A Life Company welcomes the European Commission's initiative to revise the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this consultation. As the leading Italian multi-utility, A2A is deeply committed to the energy transition: under its 20242035 Strategic Plan, the Group will invest 23 billion in clean energy and circular economy, with 78% of planned capex…

A2A Group, the Life Company that deals with the environment, water and energy, welcomes the EU Commission's proposal to revise the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) by incorporating two of the most resource-intensive sectors, namely textiles and food.

We support the Commissions ambition to reform the EU ETS as a key driver of Europes decarbonisation, and we welcome the opportunity to contribute to this consultation. In particular, we are committed to providing constructive input on the potential inclusion of waste-to-energy in the ETS. The EU ETS has proven to be an effective tool in driving shifts towards cleaner technologies, through market-based signals.

The proposal for a Directive on Green Claims is an important advancement in the legal framework launched by the European Green Deal. As a company truly committed to contributing to the green transition, A2A welcomes this European Commissions initiative as a crucial advancement in the European market business environment.

A2A Group strongly supports the current EU renewable energy and energy efficiency policy framework, as key enablers to achieving strategic autonomy, decarbonization and energy affordability. Binding targets for renewable energy at the EU and Member States level are key to drive investments and infrastructure development.

A2A welcomes the European Commission's initiative to review the Climate Delegated Act and supports the effort to improve the usability and coherence of the EU Taxonomy as a key tool for directing capital towards sustainable investments.

A2A welcomes the Environmental Omnibus initiative as an important step towards simplifying EU environmental legislation while preserving the Unions environmental ambition. Structural simplification is essential to accelerate investments needed for the green transition and to support the development of a genuine market for secondary raw materials.

A2A welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation on the European climate resilience and risk management initiative. As a Life Company active in the fields of energy, waste management and water services, we are directly engaged in areas that are at the heart of the adaptation challenge.

A2A Group welcomes the European Commissions consultation on the upcoming European Grid Package, which is a timely step forward to support, streamline and enable the energy transition through renewed support to the development of the European electricity grid.

A2A Group welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions call for evidence on the application of the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle in the context of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 20282034).

A2A welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft delegated directive updating Annexes V and VI of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. A2A welcomes the proposed revision of Annex VI to update default values and introduce new production pathways, such as sewage sludge; the introduction of provisions on bio-LNG; the valorisation of the application of methane emissions reduction technologies and practices, and of emissions…

A2A Group strongly supports the current EU renewable energy and energy efficiency policy framework, as key enablers to achieving strategic autonomy, decarbonization and energy affordability. An update of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) should aim at supporting electrification and efficient district heating networks.

A2A welcomes the opportunity to provide suggestions on the upcoming European Commissions guidance document on designating renewable go-to areas under the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED). To unlock the renewable energy potential of the European Union, Member States must proceed swiftly to identify dedicated go-to areas where renewable energy projects can benefit from clearer, faster, and simpler permitting…

A2A welcomes the European Commissions targeted proposal to reform the European Unions electricity market design as a chance to increase consumer protection against excessive volatility in energy prices, while enabling consumers to play a more active role in determining their final energy consumption profile.

A2A considers the energy security framework currently in place in Europe as mostly adequate to the challenges that the EU had to face in recent years. Yet, some shortcomings are evident, and it is very timely for the Commission to start a review process of the framework, capitalizing on the experiences matured during the ongoing Russians invasion of Ukraine, the energy crisis of 2022-23 and the recent Spanish…

A2A Group welcomes the proposal of the European Commission to establish a European rating scheme for datacenters. In the broader context of the Unions energy efficiency and digital sovereignty objectives, the initiative represents an important and timely step towards a more conducive regulatory framework to support the expansion of Europes computing capacity while safeguarding the achievement of its climate targets.

A2A welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Implementing Regulation revising REMIT data reporting rules. Our key recommendations are the following: Simplification: Administrative burdens on MPs should be further reduced, in line with EU competitiveness objectives.

A2A welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the draft Implementing Regulation amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions under the ETS Directive ("MRR"). Please find our comments in the document attached.

A2A welcomes the European Commissions proposal to restrict the supply of nitrous oxide (NO) to the general public under Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation and supports its timely adoption without amendments. The proposal addresses a concrete and increasingly severe safety risk affecting waste management systems across Europe, linked to the improper disposal of large pressurised NO canisters.