Compare organizations

T&E welcomes the Commission’s initiative to align the ETS directive with the EU’s 2030 target of at least -55% emissions reduction and to ensure that all sectors contribute, in line with the EU’s international commitment to economy-wide action under the Paris Agreement. However, T&E regrets that the Commission is considering to switch gear on tackling emissions in the road sector.

The Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) welcomes "Fit for 55" proposal. However; there are a number of points that need to be addressed in order to make the "Fit for 55" package fit for purpose and assure the continuous competitiveness of the European port sector. Under the EU plan, shipping is set to be added to EU’s ETS gradually from 2023 and phased in over a three-year period.

This response is about the inclusion of 1)shipping and 2)road transport into the ETS: 1.SHIPPING Shipping accounts for around 3.5% of the EU’s total GHG emissions, but has so far avoided regulation on its climate impact. Integrating shipping into the ETS is a positive step in the right direction and will put shipping on the path towards climate neutrality in line with the Paris Agreement.

While every other sector’s climate emissions have decreased since 1990, on average, transport emissions have increased by almost 30% since 1990 (aviation emissions, for one, have more than doubled). Each mode of transport faces varying challenges to reverse this trend and reduce them in the coming decade.

The Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) welcomes "Fit for 55" proposal. However; there are a number of points that need to be addressed in order to make the "Fit for 55" package fit for purpose and assure the continuous competitiveness of the European port sector. A revision of the Energy Taxation Directive proposes to remove tax exemption on bunker fuels sold within and for use in European Economic Area (EEA).

The EU urgently needs a new and robust legislative framework on zero emission infrastructure to support the 33-44 million electric cars (battery and plug-in hybrid) expected on the road in 2030 to align with transport decarbonisation goals. Consumers should have access to the EU single market for chargers.

The Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) welcomes "Fit for 55" proposal. However; there are a number of points that need to be addressed in order to make the "Fit for 55" package fit for purpose and assure the continuous competitiveness of the European port sector.

Transport & Environment (T&E) welcomes the Commission’s (EC) proposal for a regulation on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure. In particular the change of the legislative instrument from directive to a regulation T&E considers an important step in the right direction. (detailed feedback in attachment).

We welcome the EC initiative to develop an effective EU regulation to drive the uptake of sustainable alternative fuels in EU shipping. We agree with the EC assessment that creating a predictable demand in the shipping industry is essential for the investment and mass scale deployment of sustainable alternative fuels.

While the Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) welcomes "Fit for 55" package the EC, there are a number of points that need to be addressed in order to make the "Fit for 55" package fit for purpose and assure the continuous competitiveness of the European port sector.