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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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
The time for electricity storage in Greece has arrived

The time for electricity storage in Greece has arrived

Increasingly, Greece’s transition to a low carbon economy and towards a new energy model is assuming a higher priority; the country’s ambitious climate action and energy plans include reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increasing the renewable energy share (of the nation’s gross total energy consumption) and improving energy efficiency generally. Electricity storage plays an important role in the transition to a low carbon economy and drives energy efficiency while at the same time allowing the integration of more renewable energy sources into the electricity system.

Global | Publication | July 26, 2021
The EU’s Green Deal proposals for aviation and the UK Decarbonising Transport Plan: Initial thoughts

EU Green Deal aviation proposals and UK Decarbonising Transport Plan

As the global aviation industry looks towards post-pandemic recovery and less turbulent skies, it is the topic of decarbonisation that is increasingly top of everyone’s agenda. There have been a number of eye-catching announcements around the world in recent weeks, from United Airlines announcing its intention to purchase 100 electric aircraft, an increased focus on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from several airlines, and Korean Air utilising the green bond markets.

Global | Publication | July 20, 2021
EU sets out vision for offshore power

EU sets out vision for offshore power

The EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy (ORES), published by the European Commission on 19 November 2020, represents a paradigm shift in EU offshore renewable energy policy in terms of both scale and speed of delivery.

Global | Publication | December 10, 2020
EU Green Deal

EU Green Deal

A key theme coming out of the side events taking place at COP25 is that private sector involvement is critical in the transition to net zero emissions by 2050.

Global | Publication | December 12, 2019

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