On 26 January 2026, Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) responded to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the EU rules on public procurement. Key recommendations focus on how the revised framework can better support the scale-up of carbon management through credible demand creation, robust verification, effective contracting tools, and buyer capacity, while preserving legal certainty,Continue reading “Recommendations for the revision of EU rules on public procurement”
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CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure – Annex to survey responses
This document is the annex to ZEP’s response to the EU public consultation on a forthcoming legislative initiative on CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure. It complements the questionnaire with detailed ZEP’s recommendations for the legislative initiative. Drawing on the insights from the industrial carbon management community, the recommendations aim to ensure the CO₂ market enables the timely buildout of the CO2 infrastructure in line with the European Union’s climate goals. About the annex Continue reading “CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure – Annex to survey responses”
Recommendations for the CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure: Response to the European Commission’s questionnaire
The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) submitted its response to the EU public consultation on a forthcoming legislative initiative on CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure. This document was accompanied by an annex, where ZEP outlines its recommendations to enable the timely development of CO2 transport and storage infrastructure in line with the EU climate objectives, while ensuring that the regulatory framework remains proportionate, adaptable to market maturityContinue reading “Recommendations for the CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure: Response to the European Commission’s questionnaire”
Recommendations for the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2028 – 2034
The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) submitted its response to the EU public consultation on the multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the implementation of EU funding with Member States and regions. Drawing on the insights from the industrial carbon management community, ZEP’s recommendations aim to ensure the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) achieves the greatest impact inContinue reading “Recommendations for the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2028 – 2034”
Recommendations for the EU Climate Law amendment
On 15 September 2025, Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU Climate Law amendment. Drawing on insights from a broad range of technical experts in the industrial carbon management community, our recommendations support an ambitious target and a robust implementation framework. About the consultation response Establishing a 2040Continue reading “Recommendations for the EU Climate Law amendment”
Recommendations for CO₂ market and infrastructure in the EU
Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on CO2 market and infrastructure in the EU. This framework is essential to safeguard environmental goals and economic welfare as Europe’s industrial carbon management industry begins to scale up. This submission presents 10 recommendations for the forthcoming legislative initiative to ensure the CO2Continue reading “Recommendations for CO₂ market and infrastructure in the EU”
Recommendations for the ETS and the MSR
The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) submitted its response to the EU call for evidence on the revision of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Market Stability Reserve (MSR). Drawing on the insights of the industrial carbon management community, ZEP’s recommendations support the Commission’s efforts to enhance the efficiency, relevance, and coherence of these criticalContinue reading “Recommendations for the ETS and the MSR”
Recommendations for the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act
The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) submitted its response to EU call for evidence on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act (IDAA). Drawing on the insights of the industrial carbon management community, our recommendations focus on how the IDAA can help advance lead markets for low-carbon industrial production in Europe in the coming years. Key recommendations EstablishContinue reading “Recommendations for the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act”
Recommendations for the Innovation Fund
The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) submitted a response to the EU call for evidence on evaluating the Innovation Fund‘s (IF) operation. ZEP commends the European Commission for its successes in advancing industrial carbon management. To enhance the impact of the IF on industrial decarbonisation efforts, ZEP offers recommendations for improving the Fund’s design so itContinue reading “Recommendations for the Innovation Fund”
Response to the public consultation on the draft rules for verifying carbon removals under the CRCF
On 1 July 2025, the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) submitted its response to the EU public consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation laying down rules on certification schemes, certification bodies, and audits under the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Certification (CRCF) Regulation. ZEP supports the European Commission’s efforts to ensure robust, transparent, and harmonisedContinue reading “Response to the public consultation on the draft rules for verifying carbon removals under the CRCF”