EU32022D0611
Directive (EU) 2018/2001 establishes requirements for certain fuels, namely biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels, in order to ensure that they can only be counted towards the targets set in the Directive if they have been sustainably produced and save significant greenhouse gas emissions in comparison to fossil fuels. First, Article 29 of the Directive lays down sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savin
- Jurisdiction:
- European Union
- Type:
- Labeling · Incentives · Other
- Last action:
- Jan 1, 2022
BiobasedAgricultureOrganics
Directive 2018/2001 (RED II) establishes sustainability and GHG-savings criteria for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels, advancing circular-economy principles in the biological cycle by mandating sustainable production standards and carbon accounting; it incentivizes renewable fuel uptake and labeling/verification of compliance, supporting the transition to bio-based energy and regenerative feedstock sourcing.