Fertilizers Europe

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the possibility to share its views on the revision of the European Commission revision of the Renewable Energy Directive. The European fertilizer industry supports the European Green Deal ambition of climate neutrality by 2050. Already today the main European fertilizer products have a climate footprint that is typically half of the global average.

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the possibility to share its views on Climate Law. We support the development of policies to enable the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050, whilst keeping industry competitive.

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the European Commissions ambition to promote sustainable farming practices and to define a framework to verify, report and monitor carbon removals. The proposal represents a promising step toward the development of a regulated market for carbon farming.

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the possibility to share its views on the proposed Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Since the idea of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism was launched under the European Green Deal objectives, the fertilizers sector was among the most supportive of this measure.

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the possibility to share its general views on Carbon Border Adjustment Measures (CBAM) and looks forward to presenting its more detailed feedback during the upcoming public consultation. Our main points are the following: 1) Fertilizers Europe wants the fertilizer sector to be evaluated in the CBAM impact assessment study.

Fertilizers Europe thanks the Commission for the opportunity to comment on the proposed EC implementing regulation determining revised benchmark values for free allocation of emission allowances for the period 2026 to 2030. Our comments are in the attached document.

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the possibility to share its views as part of the European Commission’s public consultation on the proposed amending directive of the EU ETS. The EU ETS has been a key driver for emission abatement in the fertilizer industry.

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the possibility to share its views as part of the European Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment of the Amendment of the EU Emissions Trading System. Our main views can be summarized as follows: • The EU fertilizer industry has already an outstanding record in emission reduction and long experience in handling hydrogen and ammonia (which is a raw material for fertilizers and many…

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the impact assessment for the proposed Biotech Act II. As a sector explicitly identified as a potential lead market under this initiative, we have a direct stake in ensuring that the final framework is science-based, technologically neutral, and supportive of Europes food security and agricultural competitiveness. Please find attached our complete feedback.

Brussels, April 16, 2026 Submission of Fertilizers Europe Call for Evidence for an Impact Assessment “Setting a renewable Energy Framework for the decade ahead” Fertilizer Europe thanks the Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this call for evidence by addressing a major problem and obstacle to decarbonization of the EU ammonia and fertilizer industry: the RED Directive’s RFNBO industry target.

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

While Fertilizers Europe supports equal treatment and level playing field for EU producers and foreign exporters of CBAM goods alike, we consider this proposal premature in some aspects. For reasons set out in the attached consultation response, Fertilizers Europe calls on the European Commission to delay adoption of provisions on carbon credits and offsets until EU rules for EU installations are adopted, introduce…

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the possibility to share its views on the European Commissions Net-Zero Industry Act. The European fertilizer industry supports the European Green Deal ambition of climate neutrality by 2050. Already today the main European fertilizer products have a climate footprint that is typically half of the global average, having reduced their scope 1 emissions by 49% compared to 2005.

COMBINED EVALUATION ROADMAP/INCEPTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT HYDROGEN AND GAS MARKETS DECARBONISATION PACKAGE 10 March 2021 Note: Fertilizers Europe as an active member of the IFIEC gas working party supports this particular position put forward by IFIEC to the inception impact assessment. IFIEC supports the aim of the Green Deal Strategy to transform the energy markets in a non-disruptive and cost-effective manner.

Fertilizers Europe's welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation on the proposed update to the Nitrates Directive - updated rules on the use of certain fertilising materials from livestock manure (RENURE). Please find attached the Fertilizers Europe feedback, thank you in advance for your consideration.

Brussels, September 2025 Fertilizers Europe Position on EU Commission Call for Evidence on CBAM methodology Fertilizers Europe represents the majority of fertilizer producers in the European Union. As a key player in the food value chain, the European fertilizer industry is crucial to ensure food security and strategic autonomy.

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

Fertilizers Europe welcomes the Commission's proposal for a Regulation concerning the digital labelling of EU fertilizing products (2023/0049). The introduction of digital labelling on fertilizing products has multiple potential benefits: not only does it have the potential to reduce waste, but it also represents an effective tool to provide a greater quantity and quality of information.

Fertilizers Europe welcomes European Commission’s initiative to provide a comprehensive framework to ensure a more sustainable and efficient use of nutrients throughout and would like to thank for the opportunity to provide our feedback. Fertilizers Europe represents the interests of the majority of mineral fertilizer manufacturers in the European Union.

Fertilizers Europe appreciates the opportunity to provide an opinion on the above-mentioned initiative and welcomes the Commission the proposal for the conversion of the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) into a Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN). The FADN is a cornerstone for the appraisal of the success of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).

Fertilizers Europe takes security related potential threats of chemicals misuses very seriously and did welcome EU 2019/1148 Regulation. The above is also reflected in security being an integral part of Fertilizers Europe Product Stewardship program, that is mandatorily adopted by its members.