The proposals promote the uptake of renewable fuels, such as hydrogen in industry and transport, with additional targets. The Commission proposes to increase the binding target of renewable sources in the EU’s energy mix to 40%. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 requires higher shares of renewable energy and greater energy efficiency. Therefore, the Commission proposes a mechanism to ensure that, even when they are from countries with less strict climate rules, companies importing into the EU have to pay a carbon price as well. We want to preserve our climate ambition by avoiding that efforts by our industry to cut emissions are undermined by unfair competition from abroad. Increasing the energy efficiency of buildings will also create jobs in construction, with local labour in higher demand. The electrification of the economy and the greater use of renewable energy are expected to generate higher employment in these sectors.

160,000 additional green jobs could be created in the construction sector by 2030.35 million buildings could be renovated by 2030.These new proposals will have an impact across entire value chains in sectors such as energy and transport, and construction and renovation, helping create sustainable, local and well-paid jobs across Europe. The green transition presents a major opportunity for European industry by creating markets for clean technologies and products. The Commission will also set targets for major ports to serve vessels with onshore power, reducing the use of polluting fuels that also harm local air quality. To ensure a fair contribution from the maritime sector to the effort to decarbonise our economy, the Commission proposes to extend carbon pricing to this sector. It is also proposing to promote sustainable aviation fuels – with an obligation for planes to take on sustainable blended fuels for all departures from EU airports. The Commission is also proposing carbon pricing for the aviation sector, which benefited from an exception until now. In addition, from 2026, road transport will be covered by emissions trading, putting a price on pollution, stimulating cleaner fuel use, and re-investing in clean technologies. In particular, it seeks to ensure that citizens have the infrastructure they need to charge these vehicles, for short and long journeys. The Commission also promotes the growth of the market for zero- and low- emissions vehicles. 50% reduction of emissions from vans by 2030.55% reduction of emissions from cars by 2030.The European Commission proposes more ambitious targets for reducing the CO2 emissions of new cars and vans. Our transition to greener mobility will offer clean, accessible and affordable transport even in the most remote areas.

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