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Union certification framework for carbon removals

TA-9-2024-0195 · P9_TA(2024)0195 · PE745.292

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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a regulation establishing a Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2024/3012, after an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council. Parliament takes note of a Commission statement on the adoption of the regulation. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposed regulation establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals.
  2. The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2024/3012, following agreement between Parliament and Council.
  3. Parliament takes note of the Commission statement annexed to the resolution.
  4. The Commission intends to adopt the first delegated act within one year after the entry into force of the Regulation.
  5. The Commission intends to publish a forward planning document on certification methodologies within six months after entry into force, updated every year.
  6. The Commission intends to organise opportunities to comment on delegated acts, including through public feedback.
  7. The Commission will ensure Parliament's and Council's involvement in preparing delegated acts, including expert access to Commission expert groups.
  8. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Who is affected

  • Operators in permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products, who will be covered by the certification framework.
  • The Commission, which must prepare delegated acts and a forward planning document.
  • Parliament and Council, which will be involved in preparing delegated acts.

Figures and deadlines

  • Within one year after the entry into force of the Regulation, the Commission intends to adopt the first delegated act.
  • Within six months after the entry into force of the Regulation, the Commission intends to publish a forward planning document.
  • The forward planning document will be updated every year.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union