Asociación española de fabricantes de magnesia (MAGES)

The Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Magnesia (MAGES) welcoming the European Commission’s initiative to address the oversight issue of the supply of Raw Materials required for a green and digital transition.

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8 July 2025 Position Paper EU ETS Post‑2030 Position Paper EU ETS Post‑2030 Strategic Input from the Spanish Magnesia Industry MAGES — the Spanish Association of Magnesia Producers —is a private, non-profit body that speaks for Spain’s magnesia-producing sector.

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

The Spanish association of magnesia manufacturers (MAGES) appreciates the opportunity to provide its considerations on the proposed Regulation to establish a Carbon Emission Border Adjustment Mechanism. While the magnesia industry supports the concept of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), we want to stress the need for a holistic approach to ensure consistency in the implementation of the different…

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The Spanish association of magnesia manufacturers (MAGES) appreciates the opportunity to translate its considerations into the proposed Directive to update the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Some of the comments on the proposed amendments to the EU ETS, which are detailed in the annexed document, are briefly set out below: The European magnesia sector has a high risk of carbon leakage due to its high exposure to…

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The Spanish magnesia association (MAGES) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission Inception Impact Assessment for the “Amendment of the EU Emissions Trading System” to be adopted Q2 2021. MAGES is determined to contribute strongly to the EU’s vision for a carbon neutral society by 2050 and support the objectives of the European Green Deal.

The Spanish magnesia industry fully supports the objectives of the European Green Deal, as well as the “Goal 55” package aimed at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030, as set out in the European Climate Law.

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Spanish Magnesite Association (MAGES) supports an update of the legal framework for energy taxation in light of the recently published European Green Deal and of EU to meet its 2050 objective. But this initiative should take into account that: • The ETD must not create additional or unnecessary tax burdens. Especially for European companies highly exposed to global competition.

Thank you for contributing to the consultation. From the perspective of the magnesia sector, we refer to our position with two key recommendations for the enforceability of Objective 2040: recognition of permanent internal removals as EU ETS rights and administrative simplification as a guiding principle to speed up permits and investments (including CCUS and CO infrastructure).

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The Spanish magnesia association (MAGES) firmly supports the EU Green Deal’s objectives and stand ready to support its implementation. The high energy prices, the disrupted supply chains and high inflation pose existential difficulties to companies who have already been under pressure in the last years due to the COVID crisis.

MAGES believes that the IED and the BREFs are delivering environmental performance across Europe because their approach is flexible, focuses on continuous improvements and addresses local environmental issues holistically. MAGES has identified several aspects to be considered in the IED revision process:  The Seville process must be limited to the control of the relevant industrial emissions.

MAGES appreciates the opportunity to share its perspective with the European Commission on this important issue of simplifying administrative burdens in environmental legislation. At a time when the cement industry is focused on implementing its roadmap toward net-zero emissions, simplification that does not undermine the respective policy objectives will help companies concentrate their efforts on realizing our…

The Net-Zero Industry Act is an important first step, which should be followed up with a broader prioritisation of competitiveness in European policymaking, to stimulate the investments required to transition the entire economy towards net zero. The Act's objective is welcomed.

MAGES appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions public consultation on the Legislative initiative on CO transportation infrastructure and markets. Our position paper outlines actionable steps for a coherent, cross-border CO transport and storage framework, and we look forward to working with the Commission on next-stage design and delivery.

The Spanish magnesia industry fully supports the objectives of the European Green Deal, as well as the “Goal 55” package aimed at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030, as set out in the European Climate Law.

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The Spanish Magnesite Association (MAGES) welcomes the possibility to give its view on the Update of the rules for monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions Please refer to the attached document for MAGES comments to the articles of the draft implementing regulation. We believe the draft should be further aligned with Directive 2018/2001/EC and with implementing regulation 2022/996.