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 proposed inclusion of the shipping industry in EU ETS

The proposed inclusion of the shipping industry in EU ETS

Continuing our series of events during London International Shipping Week 2021, and together with Maritime London, you are invited to join a panel discussion on the potential impact of the proposal to include the shipping industry in the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Global | Webinar | September 06, 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
European Commission publishes legislative proposal on European green bonds

European Commission publishes legislative proposal on European green bonds

On 6 July 2021, the European Commission published a legislative proposal on European green bonds (the EuGB Regulation). The EuGB Regulation will lay the foundation for a common framework of rules regarding the use of the “European Green Bond” (EuGB) designation for bonds that pursue environmentally sustainable objectives as defined by the Taxonomy Regulation. It also sets up a system for registering and supervising companies that act as external reviewers for green bonds aligned with the EuGB framework.

Global | Publication | July 07, 2021
The EU Green Deal explained

The EU Green Deal explained

The European Union’s (EU) Green Deal is the EU’s main new growth strategy to transition the EU economy to a sustainable economic model.

Global | Publication | April 13, 2021
Energy storage and the EU Green Deal

Energy storage and the EU Green Deal

In the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow, momentum is strengthening to accelerate the decarbonisation of the global economy, and in particular of energy and transport systems.

Global | Publication | February 23, 2021
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