EU Takes Historic Decision — Ending Sale of Polluting Cars by 2035
Agreement breaks hold of the oil industry over transport.
Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)
Secret Subsidies: How the Government is Gifting Free Money to Airlines via Its Carbon Market
UK airlines were allowed to pollute for free and given subsidies via the UK’s flagship scheme to reduce carbon emissions, new study finds. The UK government is giving airlines so many free pollution permits through the carbon market for aviation that they don’t have to pay for any of their … [continued]
EU Strengthen Rules For Companies’ Sustainability Disclosures
On Tuesday 21 June, the trilogue negotiations between the European Commission, Parliament and Council concluded with an agreement for the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Historic Extension of EU’s Carbon Market Gets Green Light from Parliament
The European Parliament votes in favour of including shipping and road transport in the Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the very first time.
Coalition Calls for EU Hydrogen Quota for Shipping
Energy providers, shipping companies and NGOs call on the EU to introduce a minimum quota of 6% sustainable and scalable hydrogen fuels by 2030
EU Parliament’s Lead Committees Vote Against Gas & Nuclear in the Green Taxonomy
Brussels, 14 June 2022 Two of the European Parliament’s lead committees (ENVI and ECON) today voted in favour of throwing out the European Commission’s sustainable investment taxonomy, which inexplicably labels gas as green. 76 MEPs voted against greenwashing gas and nuclear, with 62 votes in favour and 4 abstentions. Luca … [continued]
Workplace Charging Network Doubles Availability of UK Public Charge Points
33,000 charge points at workplaces effectively double the UK’s electric charging infrastructure, new research finds. Originally published on Transport & Environment. There are more workplace charge points than public chargers for electric vehicles in the UK — doubling the amount of infrastructure available to drivers. That’s according to a recent report … [continued]
EU Parliament Backs 2035 End Date for Combustion Engine Cars
Environment ministers should support phase-out deadline for polluting cars and vans — with no exceptions. Originally published on Transport & Environment. The European Parliament has voted to set a 2035 deadline for zero-emissions cars and vans — a significant step forward for climate action, air quality and the affordability of electric … [continued]
Financial Analysis: Faster Electrification Would Boost Car Company Stocks & Profits
Phasing out combustion engines sales sooner is better for Europe’s car industry and auto jobs. Originally published on Transport & Environment. Car manufacturers stand to increase their market value and profit margins by switching to electric vehicles faster than they currently plan, according to a financial analysis of six car companies. It … [continued]
Civil Society Calls on EU Policymakers to Support More Ambitious Car & Van CO2 Targets
Electric cars are crucial to significantly and rapidly reduce our oil consumption, say 51 NGOs from 12 countries ahead of crucial vote on raising emissions standards. Originally published on Transport & Environment. Next week’s vote on EU clean car rules could help pave the way to European energy independence and make … [continued]
