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Below is an overview of legislative measures in the European Union that collectively aim to regulate and reduce emissions from industrial sources, thereby contributing to improved air quality and climate change mitigation.

  • The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) aims to reduce emissions from industrial activities by integrating various regulatory frameworks concerning air quality and waste management. The directive emphasises the use of “Best Available Techniques” (BAT) to minimise emissions through the BREF (Best Available Techniques Reference Document) process which are developed for various industrial sectors. These documents guide Member States and industrial operators on implementing pollution control measures to achieve emission reduction targets. The BREF documents are updated periodically to reflect technological and regulatory advancements per sector.
  • The Medium Combustion Plant (MCP) Directive sets limits on emissions of pollutants (including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter) from medium combustion plants with a thermal input between 1 and 50 megawatts, which are not covered by the IED.
  • The EU Emission Trading System (ETS) mandates several industrial sectors to monitor and report CO2 The system operates on a cap-and-trade basis, allowing companies to buy and sell emission allowances, thereby providing flexibility in complying with emissions targets.