EU32022D2461Enacted

Directive (EU) 2018/2001 lays down requirements for certain fuels, namely biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels. These requirements ensure that these fuels can only be counted towards the targets set in that Directive if they have been sustainably produced and save significant greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. Article 29 of that Directive lays down sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions sav

Jurisdiction:
European Union
Type:
Labeling · Incentives · Other
Last action:
Jan 1, 2022
BiobasedAgriculture
Directive 2018/2001 (amended by 32022D2461) establishes sustainability and GHG-savings criteria for biofuels and biomass fuels, advancing circular-economy principles in the biological cycle through mandatory sustainability standards, certification labeling, and incentive structures that favor renewable/recycled carbon fuels over fossil fuels.

Explore more circular-economy legislation on the Atlas Circular legislation tracker.