Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) submitted its response to EU call for evidence on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA). Drawing on the insights of the industrial carbon management community, our recommendations focus on how the IDAA can help advance lead markets for low-carbon industrial production in Europe in the coming years. KeyContinue reading “Recommendations for the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act”
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Recommendations for the Innovation Fund
The Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) submitted a response to the EU call for evidence on evaluating the Innovation Fund‘s (IF) operation. Carbon Management Europe commends the European Commission for its successes in advancing industrial carbon management. To enhance the impact of the IF on industrial decarbonisation efforts, Carbon Management Europe offers recommendationsContinue reading “Recommendations for the Innovation Fund”
Response to the public consultation on the draft rules for verifying carbon removals under the CRCF
On 1 July 2025, Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) submitted its response to the EU public consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation laying down rules on certification schemes, certification bodies, and audits under the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Certification (CRCF) Regulation. Carbon Management Europe supports the European Commission’s efforts to ensureContinue reading “Response to the public consultation on the draft rules for verifying carbon removals under the CRCF”
Response to the public consultation on the draft CISAF
On 25 April 2025, Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emission Platform/ZEP) provided feedback on the European Commission’s draft Communication establishing a Framework for state aid measures to support the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF). About the response The CISAF’s aim to simplify state aid rules will allow Member States to accelerate the roll-out of renewable energy,Continue reading “Response to the public consultation on the draft CISAF”
Oil and Gas’ contributions to the 2030 storage objective set out in the NZIA
On 16 April 2025, Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on oil and gas producers’ contributions to the EU’s 2030 storage objective as set out in the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). About the response Achieving the target of 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity inContinue reading “Oil and Gas’ contributions to the 2030 storage objective set out in the NZIA”
Recommendations on the methodology to determine the GHG emission savings of low-carbon fuels
On 25 October 2024, the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) provided feedback on the draft methodology that determines the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission savings of low-carbon fuels. Foreword The primary objective of this Delegated Act (DA) must be to reduce GHG emissions, and thus, to ensurethat the fuels defined as “low-carbon” under the Renewable Energy DirectiveContinue reading “Recommendations on the methodology to determine the GHG emission savings of low-carbon fuels”
Feedback to the Industrial Carbon Management Strategy
ZEP welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the European Commission regarding an EU Strategy for Industrial Carbon Management. An EU strategy is crucial to lay the right basis for the many carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) projects that are in the planning phase and are expected to beContinue reading “Feedback to the Industrial Carbon Management Strategy”
Feedback on the EU ETS update of the rules for monitoring and reporting emissions
ZEP welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft implementing regulation on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.
Removal activities under the Article 6.4 mechanism
The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Article 6.4 mechanism Supervisory Body’s ‘Structured public consultation: removal activities under the Article 6.4 mechanism’.
Response to the public consultation on the EU climate target for 2040
The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) provided input to the European Commission regarding the EU climate target for 2040. This paper complements the responses provided in the questionnaire, aiming to give further context and rationale supporting ZEP’s answers. This paper covers the following topics: