In the face of the global climate crisis, reducing emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere has become one of the priorities of the European Union. Over the years, the EU has adopted a number of directives and regulations aimed at reducing the impact of industrial, transport and energy activities on air quality. These ambitious regulations not only aim to protect the natural environment, but also take into account the health and well-being of citizens. Air emissions belong to the key elements of the legal acts that are still being developed. Managing emissions by an enterprise involves observation of numerous legal requirements. Identifying and meeting them can be very complicated for an inexperienced entity. Do you know when air emissions should be reported? Do you know emission standards and can you calculate them? Can you identify sources of organized emissions and distinguish them from fugitive emissions? Can you calculate fees for using the environment after correctly assigning specific substances? Is it necessary to measure emissions from your installation or fulfill other particular obligations related to their reduction? The answers to these questions may not be obvious at all. Our knowledge and experience in identifying the above-mentioned obligations and applying them properly is at your disposal.
The CO2 emission allowance trading system is a groundbreaking tool and the world's first international system, allowing for control of the purchase and sale of CO2 emission allowances according to needs. Member States develop National Allocation Plans (NAPs) for installations covered by the system, and organizations covered by the EU ETS are required to verify the accuracy of data concerning the allocation of free emission allowances (with data submitted on NER and NER&C forms). The use of the system is mandatory for specific types of activity, including the energy sector and the iron and steel industry. However, there are plans to extend the EU-ETS system to include construction and road transport sectors. The EU ETS is a key mechanism in the struggle with global warming, helping to manage emissions in a more effective and stimulating investments in low-emission technologies, which requires entrepreneurs not only to introduce new technologies, but also to report on a scale never seen before. Our offer includes support in this area.
One of the key elements of the conservancy in the European Union are actions aimed at reducing emissions of substances that deplete the ozone layer and cause the so-called greenhouse effect. These actions consist in phasing out substances whose emissions release can significantly deplete the ozone layer. The availability of refrigerants belonging to F-gases group, i.e. fluorinated gases, is also being gradually limited. EU has passed a law, now also implemented into the Polish legislative system, establishing the Central Register of Operators (CRO). This is an electronic database (register) of devices containing substances that deplete the ozone layer (so-called ODS, i.e. controlled substances) and fluorinated greenhouse gases (so-called F-gases), which are subject to mandatory and regular tightness inspection. The register, created in accordance with the Act of 15 May 2015 and constantly updated, is maintained electronically by Prof. Ignacy Moscicki Industrial Chemistry Institute. Our offer includes entering data and checking their correctness in the register, in accordance with the Client's needs.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), or “a mechanism for adjusting prices at borders taking into account CO2 emissions" is an EU system established by Regulation 2023/956, which obliges importers to submit quarterly reports on products imported from outside the EU. The CBAM mechanism applies to goods listed in Annex I, originating from outside the EU (and products processed from these goods, resulting from the inward processing procedure). The system is intended to support EU entrepreneurs in the fight against the so-called carbon leakage. In 2024, importers will have to submit as many as four quarterly CBAM reports (in January, April, July and October). Our offer includes assistance in preparing and submitting the required reports.
A significant indicator of a enterprise’s impact on air quality and their active management in this area is the so-called carbon footprint, which indicating the total greenhouse gas emissions released directly or indirectly by a given person, organization, event or product. As part of the pursuit of climate neutrality, calculating and managing the carbon footprint will become a measurable factor in actions for sustainable development and increasing a company’s competitive advantage. Did you know that even everyday routine activities affect our carbon footprint and can contribute to global climate change? We offer comprehensive consulting not only in calculating the carbon footprint, but also in the field of actively managing its reduction.
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