Position paper

CAN Europe Position on the Effort Sharing Regulation (2021-30)

05/10/2016

Climate action

In order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and to align the EU’s targets with the Paris Agreement, ambition in the ESR sectors must be raised considerably. CAN Europe calls for a reduction target of at least 47% in non-ETS sectors by 2030.

Table of Content

1. Increasing the 2030 non-ETS target
All EU Member States to peak their emissions by 2020 latest
Review clause to ensure targets are raised every five years
2. Closing loopholes
Loophole 1: The 2021 starting level
Loophole 2: Offsetting from land-use sector
Loophole 3: ETS pollution permits under the ESR
Loophole 4: 2021 Bonus for lower-income Member States
Loophole 5: Ensuring no carry over of surplus
Loophole 6: No use of international offsets
3. Improving reporting obligations
4. Ensuring Flexibilities do not weaken targets
Establishing a Project-based Mechanism

CAN Europe position on Effort Sharing Regulation 5 Oct 2016

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