On 24 May, ENVI Members will consider the draft report on the Regulation Establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals.
The Commission proposal for a certification framework for carbon removals aims to encourage innovative carbon removal technologies and sustainable carbon farming solutions, while contributing to the EU’s climate, environmental and zero-pollution goals. In her draft report, rapporteur Ms. Pereira suggests the creation of a single Union registry for the voluntary certification process to ensure consistency, transparency and to avoid regulatory duplication and administrative burden. The draft report emphasises the need for emissions reductions, high quality and long-term carbon removals, and aims to create a transparent and reliable voluntary marketplace for long-term carbon removals that supports the EU’s efforts to combat climate change while creating new opportunities for investment and innovation.