1. Sulphur Directive - Position of the Finnish Government Seminar in the European Parliament 18 October 2011
State Secretary Janne Metsämäki
Ministry of Employment and the Economy

2. Sulphur Directive- Position of the Finnish Government
Government programme
Securing the prerequisites of maritime transport
The reduction of emissions from sea transport important and will promote the development of and market access to clean technologies.
Prevent environmental and climate requirements on sea transport from placing unreasonable burdens on Finnish businesses and leading to an unequal competitive situation within the EU and in relation to non-EU operators.
The implementation and scheduling of any IMO and EU decisions will be ensured in a manner safeguarding the competitiveness of the Finnish exports industry.

3. Sulphur Directive- Position of the Finnish Government
The Commission proposal to amend the Sulphur Directive benefits health and air quality, especially in coastal areas
Finland’s geographical location is exceptional and transport distances very long.
Our industry is highly dependent on maritime export
Cost impacts of the new regulations would be severe since over 80% of Finnish trade comes via sea

4. Sulphur Directive- Position of the Finnish Government
New requirements tighter (0,1 %, globally 3,5 % and 0,5 %) and applied earlier (2015, globally 2020 or 2025) in Baltic Sea
Finnish industries affected by the directive
employees/ 10 % of Finnish employees
Forest industry
Mining
Metall industry
Chemical industry
Shipping industry

5. Sulphur Directive- Position of the Finnish Government
Economic and employment impacts would be severe to Finland
Extra costs equal to 9000 – jobs
Some new jobs to environmental technology
Negative effects on the competitiveness and employment
EU 2020 strategy sets ambitious targets for employment rate (75 %)
Worthwhile to look into the possible benefits of having the same sulphur rules for all EU
We need all the options to alleviate the burden for the industry and reduce the negative effects

6. Sulphur Directive- Position of the Finnish Government
“Toolbox” of measures under preparation in the Commission will help the Member States to follow the new regulations.
 Crucial that state aid could also be used for this purpose
Change to alternative technology cannot be achieved very quickly.
looking into the possibilities for an extension of the implementation period

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