8th European Economic Meeting EU Climate & Energy Policy 12/05/2019 12/05/2019 8th European Economic Meeting EU Climate & Energy Policy Clemens Rosenmayr 18 October 2018 1
Table of Contents Introduction to EUROCHAMBRES EU Clean Air Policy Key challenges for Business How Chambers can get active at EU level Key messages to decision makers
EUROCHAMBRES Founded by 6 Chambers in 1958 46 Members, incl. 2 transnational Networks ~ 1.700 regional Chambers > 20.000.000 companies > 120.000.000 employees Cross-sectoral
EU Clean Air Policy Based on 3 main pillars Ambient Air Quality standards National Emission Reduction Targets Emission standards for key emission sources EU Medium Combustion Plant Directive Industrial Emissions Directive Ecodesign Directive
Key challenges for Business Right addressees targetted? Secure, stable & affordable energy access ensured? Most cost-efficient solution chosen? Entrepreneurial freedom respected?
How Chambers can get active at EU level Close contact with MEPs & national Government Participate in public consultations Participate in Commission Expert Groups provide input for EU-funded projects Participate in studies, eg European Economic Survey Get active within EUROCHAMBRES
Key messages to decision makers Technology neutrality Flexible funding & sufficient access to finance Ambitious but realistic targets Coherent legislation Create right incentives
Questions & Remarks Clemens Rosenmayr rosenmayr@eurochambres.eu +32 2 282 08 90 www.eurochambres.eu