The EU Green Deal is a legislative and regulatory action plan proposed by the EU Commission to achieve the EU’s target of net zero by 2050 and to transition the EU economy to a more sustainable model.

The deal is financed by the European Green Deal Investment Plan, designed to mobilise at least €1 trillion worth of public and private investment over the next decade.

Read our latest insights on some of the key aspects of the EU Green Deal and how this may impact your business.

 

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The European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act and European Hydrogen Bank explained

The European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act and European Hydrogen Bank explained

The European Commission published proposals for its Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) on 16th March 2023.

Global | Publication | March 27, 2023
Getting Buildings ‘Fit for 55’

Getting Buildings ‘Fit for 55’

Further to our Overview of Fit for 55, we set out below a summary of the amendments to European Union (EU) legislation that will shape the built environment landscape and pave the way for EV charging and a smart metering infrastructure. These proposed amendments are required as it has been reported that the energy consumption of buildings needs to fall by 14%, and associated emissions by 60%, to meet Europe’s 2030 climate target.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 16, 2022
‘Fit for 55’: a quick overview

‘Fit for 55’: a quick overview

The EU has set a binding target of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. This requires current greenhouse gas emission levels to drop substantially over the next decades. As an intermediate step towards climate neutrality, the EU has raised its 2030 climate ambition, committing to cutting emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 16, 2022
EU Green Deal and Maritime Fuel

EU Green Deal and Maritime Fuel

As we reported here, in July 2021, the EU published its update to the ‘green deal’, known as “Fit for 55” in reference to the 55% reduction in carbon emissions targeted for 2030.

Global | Publication | October 26, 2021
EU ETS and Shipping

EU ETS and Shipping

On 14 July, the EU Commission’s draft legislation to update the Green Deal, “Fit for 55” (referring to the 55% target reduction in carbon emissions by 2035) was released, containing a number of proposals which could impact the maritime sector.

Global | Publication | October 26, 2021
Deep Sea Mining – Is it sustainable enough to become part of the Energy Transition?

Deep Sea Mining – Is it sustainable enough to become part of the Energy Transition?

A number of shipping/offshore companies are already collaborating with mining companies to provide vessels for deepsea mining projects.

Global | Publication | October 26, 2021

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