Key lawmaker pushing for Article 6 credits in EU’s 2040 climate goal « Carbon Pulse

The European Commission is slow to present its legislative proposal to include in the climate law a target by 2040. Behind this delay, the possible introduction of new "flexibilities" intended to guarantee the support of sufficient Member States and MEPs.

International Carbon Credits Back on the Table? EU's Climate Goal Gets a Twist

The European Union (EU) is considering a new plan to help meet its 2040 climate goal. According to sources, the European Commission may allow countries to use international carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This would be a big change from the EU’s current rule, which says climate targets must be met using domestic actions only. Countdown to 2040: Can the EU Hit Its Green Target in Time? The European Commission has proposed a…

Key lawmaker pushing for Article 6 credits in EU’s 2040 climate goal « Carbon Pulse

The European Commission’s promised 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 is “completely unrealistic" without international carbon credits delivered under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, according to a senior EU Parliament lawmaker from the ruling European People's Party (EPP).

The goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 - to which the European Commission has committed itself - will harm European industry, defends elected member of the European People's Party.