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Shipping CO2 emissions should be included in the EU emissions trading system
MEPs put further pressure on the shipping industry by imposing binding requirements for average annual emissions to be reduced by at least 40% by 2030
July 7, 2020
But, in addition to accepting the Commission's proposal, the MEPs, believing that policies to contain market-based emissions are not sufficient to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping put additional pressure on shipping industry by introducing binding requirements shipping companies reduce their average annual carbon dioxide emissions from activities at least 40% by 2030. "The monitoring and communication of CO2 emissions - explained Legislative project rapporteur Jutta Paulus - are important, but statistics alone do not reduce gases to the effect greenhouse of a single gram. That's why we go beyond Commission's proposal and call for tougher measures to reduce emissions from shipping.'
MEPs also called for the establishment of an Ocean Funds for the period 2023-2030, fund to be financed with revenue the auction of allowances under the ETS system and to be used to make ships more energy-efficient and energy-efficient investments in innovative technologies and infrastructures, such as alternative fuels and "green" ports. In addition, 20% fund resources will need to be used to contribute protection, recovery, and efficient management of marine ecosystems affected by global warming.
Parliamentary Commission's green light for inclusion shipping in the ETS system will need to be adopted plenary meeting in Strasbourg, which is expected to be held Between 14 and 17 September.
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But, in addition to accepting the Commission's proposal, the MEPs, believing that policies to contain market-based emissions are not sufficient to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping put additional pressure on shipping industry by introducing binding requirements shipping companies reduce their average annual carbon dioxide emissions from activities at least 40% by 2030. "The monitoring and communication of CO2 emissions - explained Legislative project rapporteur Jutta Paulus - are important, but statistics alone do not reduce gases to the effect greenhouse of a single gram. That's why we go beyond Commission's proposal and call for tougher measures to reduce emissions from shipping.'
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
