Clean Air Task Force (CATF)

REVISION OF EU PUBLIC PROCUREMENT RULES CATF welcomes the opportunity to provide inputs on the revision of the procurement rules, as procurement offers key opportunity to support the decarbonisation of the EU industries and power system.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

CATF welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). This proposal is a key opportunity to ensure the EU can maintain a competitive manufacturing industry while also meeting climate goals.

CATF welcomes the opportunity to respond to this call for evidence for the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA), which has the potential to bring about a step change in efforts to decarbonise the EUs hard-to-abate sectors. Creating stronger demand signals for decarbonised products is essential for driving investment into deep decarbonisation projects in industry.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to provide the first public certification mechanism for carbon dioxide removals in the world. The proposed certification mechanism provides the necessary signals that the EU is a global leader on climate policy and is determined to advance climate action in the EU by providing the necessary regulatory support in this area.

Clean Air Task Force Recommendations for the ETS and MSR Review Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a global climate organisation working to develop the technologies and policies needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change. CATF recognises the central role of the ETS in the EU climate law, as a key driver of decarbonisation.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the EU climate ambition, leadership on decarbonisation, and pursuit of policies to decouple greenhouse gas emissions from economic growth. As the backbone of the EU climate legislation, the revision of the Emission Trading System (ETS) should ensure that it matches the EU’s climate ambitions and that it provides the tools necessary to reach its ambitious targets.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the European Commission’s climate ambition, leadership on decarbonisation and innovation, and pursuit of policies to decouple greenhouse gas emissions from economic growth.

Europes climate, economic, and competitiveness agendas require a reliable, low-cost, and decarbonised power system. However, the current electricity system will need several enhancements to sustain the required deployment rate and scale of grid infrastructure and power generation and flexible assets.

The transport sector requires fundamental changes to become more sustainable. Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a regulation on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (AFIR) that aims to enable a widespread uptake of low- and zero-emission vehicles. It is a major step in the right direction. We believe, however, that the proposal can be improved.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission's public consultation on the EU Aviation Strategy. As a global non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding against the worst impacts of climate change, CATF has conducted extensive research on aviation decarbonisation and is committed to ensuring that the EU's aviation policies reflect the best available science and…

CATF welcomes the opportunity to respond to this call for evidence. The Advanced Materials Act is an opportunity for Europe to prepare for the commercial deployment of fusion energy in the 2030s. The document attached outlines CATF inputs and suggestions.

CATF welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the call for evidence on the upcoming legislation for CO2 transportation infrastructure and markets, a key commitment in the Industrial Carbon Management Strategy. An appropriately designed EU regulatory framework will: Ensure that all emitters that need access to CO2 transport and storage infrastructure have access on equal terms (third-party access).

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the European Commission's commitment to put forth an EU Action Plan on Geothermal Energy, as also urged by the European Parliament and the Council. In this context, it is crucial that the full spectrum of geothermal energy technologies and their applications is considered and supported through a dedicated EU Action Plan on Geothermal Energy.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the European Commission’s climate ambition and the revision of the TEN-E regulation to ensure compatibility with climate neutrality. Besides energy security, connection, and affordability, the TEN-E revision offers key opportunities to ensure that the energy infrastructure is not only adapted for decarbonisation but also a key driver for the transition towards sustainable…

Methane is the second greatest contributor to climate change and over 80 times more potent than CO2 for global warming over a period of 20 years. Methane mitigation is one of the most cost-efficient methods to slow down climate change and avoid irreversible tipping points.

Please find attached a joint submission on the Inception Impact Assessment for New Rules to Prevent Methane Leakage in the Energy Sector from Ember, Deutsche Umwelthilfe, Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Task Force, Client Earth and Environmental Investigation Agency.

The EU Governance Regulation can be a key tool for facilitating strategic planning and implementation with regards to the five dimensions of the Energy Union. However, as it stands, the Regulation is arguably not meeting its stated objectives. Without an effective planning and implementation framework, the EU risks falling short of its climate objectives, both under the Paris Agreement and the EU's own law.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the EU climate ambition, leadership on decarbonisation, and pursuit of policies to decouple greenhouse gas emissions from economic growth. The maritime sector will require fundamental changes to become more sustainable. If the sector were a country, it would rank sixth among countries with the highest GHG emissions, ahead of Germany and the UK.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles. In 2019, the transportation sector was responsible for 30.9% of total energy use in the EU and is significantly lagging behind in emissions decline when compared to other sectors.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes the revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles. In 2019, the transportation sector was responsible for 30.9% of total energy use in the EU and is significantly lagging behind in emissions decline when compared to other sectors.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF), a climate and energy organization dedicated to decarbonizing the global energy system with staff in the US and Europe, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision process of the Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Directives. Air pollution has long been associated with detrimental impacts not only on human health but on overall ecosystems.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF), a climate and energy research and advocacy organization with offices in the US and Europe, appreciates the opportunity to provide the attached comments to the Commission on the Inception Impact Assessment for the Revision of Regulation on Union Guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network. Thank you for your consideration.

Fusion energy can contribute to closing Europes innovation gap, leveraging decarbonisation for growth, and reducing dependenciesthe essential preconditions for productivity growth that the Draghi report identifies as the existential challenge to maintaining Europes social model.