### (7) the communication on a sustainable and smart mobility strategy10 adopted by the commission in december 2020 sets a course of action for the eu transport system to achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient. the decarbonisation of the air transport sector is a necessary and challenging process , especially in the short term. technological advancements , pursued in european and national research and innovation aviation programmes have contributed to important emission reductions in the past decades. however , the global growth of air traffic has outpaced the sector’s emissions reductions. whereas new technologies are expected to help reducing short-haul aviation’s reliance on fossil energy in the next decades , sustainable aviation fuels offer the only solution for significant decarbonisation of all flight ranges , already in the short term. however , this potential is currently largely untapped. ### (7) the communication on a sustainable and smart mobility strategy10 adopted by the commission in december 2020 sets a course of action for the eu transport system to achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient. the decarbonisation of the air transport sector is a necessary and challenging process , especially in the short term. technological advancements , pursued in european and national research and innovation aviation programmes have contributed to important emission reductions in the past decades. however , the global growth of air traffic , which has generated wide benefits for union citizens and economy , has outpaced the sector’s emissions reductions. whereas new technologies are expected to help reducing short-haul aviation’s reliance on fossil energy in the next decades , and new zero-emission aircraft technologies , such as electric-or hydrogen-powered aircraft , can play an important role in commercial aviation in the long term , sustainable aviation fuels offer , together with fleet renewal and the implementation of the single european sky , one of the main solutions for significant decarbonisation of all flight ranges , already in the short term. however , this potential is currently largely untapped.


### (8) sustainable aviation fuels are liquid , drop-in fuels , fully fungible with conventional aviation fuel and compatible with existing aircraft engines. several production pathways of sustainable aviation fuels have been certified at global level for use in civil or military aviation. sustainable aviation fuels are technologically ready to play an important role in reducing emissions from air transport already in the very short term. they are expected to account for a major part of the aviation fuel mix in the medium and long term. further , with the support of appropriate international fuel standards , sustainable aviation fuels might contribute to lowering the aromatic content of the final fuel used by an operator , thus helping to reduce other non-co2 emissions. other alternatives to power aircraft , such as electricity or liquid hydrogen are expected to progressively contribute to the decarbonisation of air transport , beginning with short-haul flights. ### (8) this regulation aims at establishing a common definition of sustainable aviation fuels. currently , the most common sustainable aviation fuels are liquid , drop-in fuels , fully fungible with conventional aviation fuel and compatible with existing aircraft engines. several production pathways of sustainable aviation fuels have been certified at global level for use in civil or military aviation. they are technologically ready to play an important role in reducing emissions from air transport already in the very short term. other alternatives to power aircraft , such as electricity or liquid hydrogen from renewable sources , are expected to progressively contribute to the decarbonisation of air transport , beginning with short-haul flights. this regulation should also take into account these energy carriers , while directing investments in technologies which can reduce co2 emissions also in the short-term. sustainable aviation fuels are expected to account for a major part of the aviation fuel mix in the medium term and they should replace the conventional fossil aviation fuels in the long term.


### (16) development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels with a high potential for sustainability , commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted. this should support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable aviation fuels for aviation in short and long term to contribute to union transport decarbonisation ambitions , while strengthening union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection. for this purpose , sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in parts a and b of annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 , as well as synthetic aviation fuels should be eligible. in particular , sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in part b of annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 are essential , as currently the most commercially mature technology to decarbonise air transport already in the short term. ### (16) development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels with a high potential for sustainability , commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted. this should support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable aviation fuels for aviation in short and long term to contribute to union transport decarbonisation ambitions , while strengthening union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection.


### (17) for sustainability reasons , feed and food crop-based fuels should not be eligible. in particular , indirect land-use change occurs when the cultivation of crops for biofuels displaces traditional production of crops for food and feed purposes. such additional demand increases the pressure on land and can lead to the extension of agricultural land into areas with high-carbon stock , such as forests , wetlands and peatland , causing additional greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity concerns. research has shown that the scale of the effect depends on a variety of factors , including the type of feedstock used for fuel production , the level of additional demand for feedstock triggered by the use of biofuels and the extent to which land with high-carbon stock is protected worldwide. the highest risks of indirect land-use change have been identified for biofuels , fuels produced from feedstock for which a significant expansion of the production area into land with high-carbon stock is observed. accordingly , feed and food crop-based fuels should not be promoted. this approach is in line union policy and in particular with directive (eu) 2018/2001 which limits and sets a cap on the use of such biofuels in road and rail transport , considering their lower environmental benefits , lower performance in terms of greenhouse reduction potential and broader sustainability concerns. in addition to the greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land-use change – which is capable of negating some or all greenhouse gas emissions savings of individual biofuels – indirect land-use change poses risks also to biodiversity. this risk is particularly serious in connection with a potentially large expansion of production determined by a significant increase in demand. the aviation sector has currently insignificant levels of demand for food and feed crops-based biofuels , since over 99% of currently used aviation fuels are of fossil origin. it is therefore appropriate to avoid the creation of a potentially large demand of food and feed crops-based biofuels by promoting their use under this regulation. the non-eligibility of crop-based biofuels under this regulation also minimises any risk to slow down the decarbonisation of road transport , which could otherwise result from a shift of crop-based biofuels from the road to the aviation sector. it is essential to minimise such a shift , as road transport currently remains by far the most polluting transport sector. ### (17) for sustainability reasons , only sustainable feed and food crop-based fuels should be eligible. concerns with indirect land-use change , which can occur when the cultivation of crops for biofuels displaces traditional production of crops for food and feed purposes , are already addressed in directive (eu) 2018/2001 by means of a cap on the contribution of crop-based biofuels for the union targets including aviation , as well as a delegated act on high-iluc risk biofuels , which are to be phased out to 0% by 2030.


### (20) it is essential to ensure that the minimum shares of sustainable aviation fuels can be successfully supplied to the aviation market without supply shortages. for this purpose , sufficient lead-time should be planned to allow the renewable fuels industry to develop production capacity accordingly. the supply of sustainable aviation fuels should become mandatory starting in 2025. similarly , in order to provide legal certainty and predictability to the market and drive investments durably towards sustainable aviation fuels production capacity , the terms of this regulation should be stable over a long period of time. ### deleted


### (21) with the introduction and ramp-up of sustainable aviation fuels at union airports , practices of fuel tankering may be exacerbated as a consequence of aviation fuel costs increases. tankering practices are unstainable and should be avoided as they undermine the union’s efforts to reduce environmental impacts from transport. those would be contrary to the aviation decarbonisation objectives as increased aircraft weight would increase fuel consumption and related emissions on a given flight. tankering practices also put at risk the level playing field in the union between aircraft operators , and also between airports. this regulation should therefore require aircraft operators to refuel prior to departure from a given union airport. the amount of fuel uplifted prior to departures from a given union airport should be commensurate with the amount of fuel necessary to operate the flights departing from that airport , taking into account the necessary compliance with fuel safety rules. the requirement ensures that equal conditions for operations in the union applying equally to union and foreign operators , while ensuring high level of environmental protection. as the regulation does not define a maximum share of sustainable aviation fuels in all aviation fuels , airlines and fuel suppliers may pursue more ambitious environmental policies with higher sustainable aviation fuels uptake and supply in their overall network of operations , while avoiding fuel tankering. ### (21) with the introduction and ramp-up of sustainable aviation fuels at union airports , practices of fuel tankering may be exacerbated as a consequence of aviation fuel costs increases. tankering practices are unstainable and should be avoided as they undermine the union’s efforts to reduce environmental impacts from transport. those would be contrary to the aviation decarbonisation objectives as increased aircraft weight would increase fuel consumption and related emissions on a given flight. tankering practices also put at risk the level playing field in the union between aircraft operators , and also between airports. this regulation should therefore require aircraft operators to refuel prior to departure from a given union airport. the amount of fuel uplifted prior to departures from a given union airport should be commensurate with the amount of fuel necessary to operate the flights departing from that airport , taking into account the necessary compliance with fuel safety rules. the requirement ensures that equal conditions for operations in the union applying equally to union and foreign operators , while ensuring high level of environmental protection and avoiding all types of carbon leakage , including point-to-point carbon leakage. as the regulation does not define a maximum share of sustainable aviation fuels in all aviation fuels , airlines and fuel suppliers may pursue more ambitious environmental policies with higher sustainable aviation fuels uptake and supply in their overall network of operations , while avoiding fuel tankering.


### (27) it is essential that aircraft operators can claim the use of sustainable aviation fuels under greenhouse gas schemes such as the eu emissions trading system or corsia , depending on the route of their flights. however , it is essential that this regulation should not lead to a double counting of emissions reductions. aircraft operators should only be allowed to claim benefits for the use of an identical batch of sustainable aviation fuels once. fuel suppliers should be requested to provide free of charge to aircraft operators any information pertaining to the properties of the sustainable aviation fuel sold to that aircraft operator and that is relevant for reporting purposes by the aircraft operator under this regulation or greenhouse gas schemes. ### (27) it is essential that aircraft operators can claim the use of sustainable aviation fuels under greenhouse gas schemes such as the eu emissions trading system or corsia , depending on the route of their flights. operators can claim the use of sustainable aviation fuel under the eu emissions trading system or corsia depending on the scheme covering the route for which the sustainable aviation fuel has been uplifted. sustainable aviation fuel uplifted for a flight covered under corsia cannot be claimed under the eu emissions trading system , and vice versa. however , it is essential that this regulation should not lead to a double counting of emissions reductions. aircraft operators should only be allowed to claim benefits for the use of an identical batch of sustainable aviation fuels once. fuel suppliers should be requested to provide free of charge to aircraft operators any information pertaining to the properties of the sustainable aviation fuel sold to that aircraft operator and that is relevant for reporting purposes by the aircraft operator under this regulation or greenhouse gas schemes.


### (28) in order to ensure a level playing field of the aviation internal market and the adherence to the climate ambitions of the union , this regulation should introduce effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties on aviation fuel suppliers and aircraft operators in case of non-compliance. the level of the penalties needs to be proportionate to the environmental damage and to the prejudice to the level-playing field of the internal market inflicted by the non-compliance. when imposing administrative fines , the authorities should take into account the evolution of the price of aviation fuel and sustainable aviation fuel in the reporting year; ### deleted


### (29) the penalties for the suppliers who fail to meet the targets set in this regulation should be complemented by the obligation to supply the market with the shortfall of meeting the quota in the subsequent year; ### deleted


### (31) a transitional period of 5 years should be provided to allow for a reasonable amount of time for aviation fuel suppliers , union airports and aircraft operators to make the necessary technological and logistical investments. during this phase , aviation fuel containing higher shares of sustainable aviation fuel may be used to compensate for lower shares of sustainable aviation fuels or for the reduced availability of conventional aviation fuel at other airports. ### (31) a transitional period of 10 years should be provided to allow for a reasonable amount of time for aviation fuel suppliers , union airports and aircraft operators to make the necessary technological and logistical investments. during this phase , aviation fuel containing higher shares of sustainable aviation fuel may be used to compensate for lower shares of sustainable aviation fuels or for the reduced availability of conventional aviation fuel at other airports.


### — ‘sustainable aviation fuels’ (‘saf’) means drop-in aviation fuels that are either synthetic aviation fuels , advanced biofuels as defined in article 2 , second paragraph , point 34 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 , or biofuels produced from the feedstock listed in part b of annex ix to that directive , which comply with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria laid down in article 29(2) to (7) of that directive and are certified in accordance with article 30 of this directive; ### — ‘sustainable aviation fuels’ (‘saf’) means drop-in aviation fuels that are either synthetic aviation fuels or biofuels in aviation produced respecting the sustainability criteria set in directive (eu) 2018/2001 , which comply with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria laid down in article 29(2) to (7) of that directive and are certified in accordance with article 30 of this directive;


### aircraft operators shall not claim benefits for the use of an identical batch of sustainable aviation fuels under more than one greenhouse gas scheme. together with the report referred to in article 7 , aircraft operators shall provide the agency with: ### aircraft operators shall not claim benefits for the use of an identical batch of sustainable aviation fuels under more than one greenhouse gas scheme. a batch of sustainable aviation fuel can be claimed only under the greenhouse gas scheme covering the route for which the sustainable aviation fuel has been uplifted. together with the report referred to in article 7 , aircraft operators shall provide the agency with:


### by way of derogation from article 4 , from 1 january 2025 until 31 december 2029 , for each reporting period , an aviation fuel supplier may supply the minimum share of sustainable aviation fuel defined in annex i as a weighted average over all the aviation fuel it supplied across union airports for that reporting period. ### by way of derogation from article 4 , from 1 january 2025 until 31 december 2034 , for each reporting period , an aviation fuel supplier may supply the minimum share of sustainable aviation fuel defined in annex i as a weighted average over all the aviation fuel it supplied across union airports for that reporting period.


### by way of derogation from article 4 , from 1 january 2025 until 31 december 2029 , for each reporting period , an aviation fuel supplier may supply the minimum share of sustainable aviation fuel defined in annex i as a weighted average over all the aviation fuel it supplied across union airports for that reporting period. ### by way of derogation from article 4 , from 1 january 2030 until 31 december 2034 , for each reporting period , an aviation fuel supplier may supply the minimum share of sustainable aviation fuel defined in annex i as a weighted average over all the aviation fuel it supplied across union airports for that reporting period.


### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. ### by 1 january 2032 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include an assessment of the impact of this regulation on the competitiveness of european air carriers and airports. the report shall also include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level.


### from 1 january 2025 , a minimum share of 2% of saf; ### deleted


### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 20% of saf , of which a minimum share of 5% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 15 % of saf , of which a minimum share of 4 % of synthetic aviation fuels;


### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; ### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; calls on the commission , together with the member states , to ensure the recovery of these sectors; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes;


### 1. underlines that a gender perspective should be integrated in the budgetary cycle and in all eu programmes; ### 1. underlines that a gender perspective should not be integrated in the budgetary cycle and in all eu programmes because it is an ideological issue;


### 1. underlines that a gender perspective should be integrated in the budgetary cycle and in all eu programmes; ### 1. underlines that a gender perspective should be proportionally integrated in the budgetary cycle and in adequate eu programmes;


### 1. recalls the need to encourage generational renewal in the agricultural sector by facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and women; ### 1. recalls the need to encourage generational renewal in the agricultural sector by facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and women and the need for regular financial support for young farmers under the reformed cap; stresses that preventing farm abandonment is an important component of the rural development strategy;


### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe; ### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a safe and prosperous environment for eu citizens;


### 2. stresses the need for systematic collection , reporting and evaluation of gender-disaggregated data; calls for the inclusion of requirements to systematically collect and report this data in upcoming legislative proposals for eu funding programmes; ### 2. stresses the need for systematic collection , reporting and evaluation of sex-disaggregated data; calls for the inclusion of requirements to systematically collect and report this data in upcoming legislative proposals for statistically targeted reporting in eu funding programmes;


### 2. stresses the need for systematic collection , reporting and evaluation of gender-disaggregated data; calls for the inclusion of requirements to systematically collect and report this data in upcoming legislative proposals for eu funding programmes; ### 2. stresses the need for systematic collection , reporting and evaluation of high-quality gender-disaggregated data; calls for the inclusion of requirements to systematically collect and report this data in adequate upcoming legislative proposals for eu funding programmes;


### 2. stresses the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector through the horizon europe budget , european innovation partnerships (eips) , pilot projects , preparatory actions and the introduction of assisted evolution technologies; ### 2. stresses the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector through the horizon europe budget , european innovation partnerships (eips) , pilot projects , preparatory actions and the introduction of assisted evolution technologies; stresses that the distribution of horizon europe funds must respect a geographical balance and ensure equal access to those funds , with bureaucratic burdens reduced to the minimum necessary , especially for small rural farms;


### 3. is convinced that the capacity for building synergies across eu programmes is essential to achieve a european education area by 2025 and a successful new european bauhaus initiative; urges the commission and the member states , in this regard , to step up their efforts to maximise the complementary nature of their investments and actions and ensure they are supported across all eu funding sources; ### 3. is convinced that the capacity for building synergies across eu programmes is essential to achieve a european education area by 2025 and a successful new european bauhaus initiative; urges the commission and the member states , in this regard , to step up their efforts to maximise the complementary nature of their investments and actions and ensure they are supported across all eu funding sources; insists that the financing for the new european bauhaus initiative must be implemented without prejudice to the financial commitments for existing eu programmes;


### 3. recalls the inclusion of gender mainstreaming as a horizontal principle within the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff); welcomes the commission’s commitment to develop a methodology to measure gender-relevant expenditure and its ongoing assessment of gender-related data collection; expects parliament to be consulted before the publication of this assessment in the commission’s annual management and performance report; recalls that the gender action plan (gap) iii and the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv) have gender-related spending targets; expects the commission to fully implement its commitments and to report specifically on this to the budgetary authority; ### 3. recalls the inclusion of gender mainstreaming is an ideological issue that should not be included as a horizontal principle within the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff); welcomes with great concern the commission’s commitment to develop a methodology to measure gender-relevant expenditure and its ongoing assessment of gender-related data collection;


### 4. welcomes the inclusion measures put forward by the commission with the aim of reinforcing the erasmus+ and european solidarity corps programmes until 2027; ### deleted


### 4. stresses the importance of training to provide staff with the expertise to effectively implement gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting; ### deleted


### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; ### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; stresses the need to provide access for smes to various eu programmes supporting the transition given the significant contribution of smes to the creation of jobs , economic growth and stability;


### 5. notes with concern that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; considers that , because a full recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected before 2024 , additional funds need to be allocated to this programme in 2023; ### 5. notes with concern that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; strongly condemns the council and the commission for misrepresenting the financial allocations for the 2021-2027 period as an increase in the budget; insists that , because a full recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected in the next several years , additional funds need to be allocated to this programme until the end of the 2021-2027 financial period; calls , therefore , on the commission , together with the member states , to seek new financing options and re-evaluate existing commitments within the recovery and resilience facility;


### 5. recalls the important role of the european institute for gender equality (eige) in collecting data and providing expertise on gender inequality in the eu; calls for the eige to be sufficiently resourced , both in terms of budget and staff , to perform its essential duties; ### deleted


### 5. calls on the commission to encourage vertical integration projects in order to fully implement the ‘farm to fork’ model and promote knowledge and consumption of foods from the mediterranean diet; ### 5. calls on the commission to encourage vertical integration projects , which have the potential to effectively shorten food supply chains;


### 6. stresses the need for investment in research and innovation in green technologies and processes , including with a view to giving the union a competitive edge in the future net-zero economy , and highlights horizon europe in that context; considers that the union must make full use of the connecting europe facility (cef) to modernise and connect its transport and energy infrastructure; ### 6. stresses the need for investment in research and innovation in green technologies and processes , including with a view to giving the union a competitive edge in the future net-zero economy , and highlights horizon europe in that context; considers it essential to provide smes , start-ups and universities with adequate , tailor-made support in research and innovation so that they can actively take part in these immense challenges; considers that the union must make full use of the connecting europe facility (cef) to modernise and connect its transport and energy infrastructure;


### 6. is pleased that parliament managed to secure an additional eur 8 million for the erasmus+ programme and european solidarity corps to finance the european year of youth 2022 , ensuring that the core activities of both programmes will not be affected; ### 6. is pleased that parliament managed to secure additional funding for the erasmus+ programme and european solidarity corps to finance the european year of youth 2022 , ensuring that the core activities of both programmes will not be affected; is disappointed , however , by the amount of eur 8 million and considers it inadequate to cover the needs of the initiative;


### 6. reiterates that women have been disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of mitigating growing inequalities , in particular though recovery and resilience plans and cohesion policy , and by ensuring gender-equal digitalisation; ### 6. reiterates that both women and men have been severely affected by the covid-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of mitigating growing inequalities between women and men , including through recovery and resilience plans and cohesion policy , and by ensuring equal and fair digitalisation of economy and which works for society;


### 6. reiterates that women have been disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of mitigating growing inequalities , in particular though recovery and resilience plans and cohesion policy , and by ensuring gender-equal digitalisation; ### 6. reiterates that women have been affected by the covid-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of mitigating possible inequalities , in particular though recovery and resilience plans and cohesion policy , and by ensuring equal digitalisation between men and women if necessary;


### 6. stresses that agriculture played a strategic role in food supply during the pandemic , and calls on the commission to defend european food sovereignty and reduce dependence on non-eu countries; ### 6. stresses that agriculture played a strategic role in food supply during the pandemic and calls on the commission to strengthen the resilience of eu agricultural markets , reduce dependence on agricultural exports and actively promote eu products in international markets;


### 7. calls on the commission , in this regard , to support the co-legislators’ commitment for the european year of youth 2022 to leave a lasting legacy by planning follow-up activities and securing adequate financing for 2023 and by performing a thorough evaluation of the year; ### 7. calls on the commission , in this regard , to support the co-legislators’ commitment for the european year of youth 2022 to leave a lasting legacy by planning follow-up activities and securing adequate financing for 2023 and by performing a thorough evaluation of the year; recalls that coordinating the activities of the member states during 2022 is a key to a successful initiative;


### 7. stresses the importance of suitable funding for preventing and combating gender-based violence within daphne; calls on the commission to increase budget allocation to civil society organisations that promote women’s rights in europe and beyond , including sexual and reproductive health and rights; ### 7. stresses the importance of suitable funding for preventing and combating interpersonal violence in any place or circumstance where it is generated without exception;


### 7. stresses the importance of suitable funding for preventing and combating gender-based violence within daphne; calls on the commission to increase budget allocation to civil society organisations that promote women’s rights in europe and beyond , including sexual and reproductive health and rights; ### 7. stresses the importance of suitable funding for preventing and combating gender-based violence within the budgetary cycle , including daphne strand; calls on the commission to provide sufficient budget allocation to civil society organisations that promote human rights in europe and beyond;


### 8. reiterates the request for separate dedicated budget lines in the cerv specifically targeting measures related to gender-based violence , as well as gender equality and gender mainstreaming; reiterates that this should be the practice for all programmes including goals related to gender equality. ### deleted


### 8. reiterates the request for separate dedicated budget lines in the cerv specifically targeting measures related to gender-based violence , as well as gender equality and gender mainstreaming; reiterates that this should be the practice for all programmes including goals related to gender equality. ### 8. reiterates the request for separate dedicated budget lines in the cerv specifically targeting measures related to gender-based violence , as well as gender equality and gender mainstreaming; reiterates that this should be the practice for specific programmes which include goals related to gender equality.


### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments; ### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and allowing migration that benefits the union's citizens , in line with union values and international commitments; considers all our external borders must be protected with maximum level of security to adequately address the attempts of instrumentalisation of illegal migration for political purposes and other hybrid threats; calls therefor to provide eu funding to build and maintain fences including border crossing points and smart wildlife crossings;


### (11) this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector. energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy , planning and investment decisions , when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. while the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles , they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty. ### (11) this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector. energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy , planning and investment decisions , when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. while the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles , they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty. the energy efficiency first principle should not , however , apply to very low-emission or zero-emission energy , so as not to constitute a barrier to achieving the union’s other objectives and so as to be able to respond to the increase in industrial energy demand caused by decarbonisation.


### (97) public funding available at national and union level should be strategically invested into energy efficiency improvement measures , in particular for the benefit of vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and those living in social housing. member states should take advantage of any financial contribution they might receive from the social climate fund [social climate fund regulation] , and of revenues from allowances from the eu emissions trading system. these revenue will support member states in fulfilling their obligation to implement energy efficiency measures and policy measures under the energy savings obligation as a priority among vulnerable customers and people affected by energy poverty , which may include those living in rural and remote regions.82 ### (97) public funding available at national and union level should be strategically invested into energy efficiency improvement measures , in particular for the benefit of vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and those living in social housing.


### (101) a sufficient number of reliable professionals competent in the field of energy efficiency should be available to ensure the effective and timely implementation of this directive , for instance as regards compliance with the requirements on energy audits and implementation of energy efficiency obligation schemes. member states should therefore put in place certification and /or equivalent qualification and suitable training schemes for the providers of energy services , energy audits and other energy efficiency improvement measures in close cooperation with social partners , training providers and other relevant stakeholders. the schemes should be assessed every four years starting as of december 2024 and if needed be updated to ensure the necessary level of competences for energy services providers , energy auditors , energy managers and installers of building elements . ### (101) a sufficient number of reliable professionals , including fair respresentation of women competent in the field of energy efficiency should be available to ensure the effective and timely implementation of this directive , for instance as regards compliance with the requirements on energy audits and implementation of energy efficiency obligation schemes. member states should therefore put in place certification and /or equivalent qualification and suitable training schemes for the providers of energy services , energy audits and other energy efficiency improvement measures in close cooperation with social partners , training providers and other relevant stakeholders , including fair respresentation of women. the schemes should be assessed every four years starting as of december 2024 and if needed be updated to ensure the necessary level of competences for energy services providers , energy auditors , energy managers and installers of building elements .


### 3. member states shall ensure that regional and local authorities , establish specific energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans after consulting stakeholders and the public , including the particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects , such as women , persons with disabilities , older persons , children , and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. ### 3. member states shall ensure that regional and local authorities , establish specific energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans after consulting stakeholders and the public , including the particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects.


### 3. member states shall ensure that regional and local authorities , establish specific energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans after consulting stakeholders and the public , including the particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects , such as women , persons with disabilities , older persons , children , and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. ### 3. member states shall ensure that regional and local authorities , establish specific energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans after consulting stakeholders and the public , including the particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects , such as women , persons with disabilities , older persons and children.


### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition. ### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons by ensuring security of supply and access to energy supplies. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition based on all renewable technological solutions that can make an effective contribution to the decarbonisation process.


### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition. ### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons ensuring security of supply and affordability of energy. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition that builds on all renewable and decarbonised technology solutions. .


### 4. member states may require obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes. ### 4. member states may require obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes. if doing so , for the purposes of calculating the amount of energy savings required of each obligated party set in article 9(7) , energy savings obtained among these consumers shall be considered twice.


### 4. member states may require obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes. ### 4. member states may incentivise obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes.


### 4. member states may require obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes. ### 4. member states may incentivise obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also incentivise obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes.


### to establish national definitions , indicators and criteria of energy poverty , energy poor and concepts of vulnerable customers , including final users; ### to propose national definitions , indicators and criteria of energy poverty , energy poor and concepts of vulnerable customers , including final users;


### a) to establish national definitions , indicators and criteria of energy poverty , energy poor and concepts of vulnerable customers , including final users; ### a) to propose national definitions , indicators and criteria of energy poverty , energy poor and concepts of vulnerable customers , including final users;


### 2. member states shall ensure that the public is given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of heating and cooling plans , the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the public , including relevant heat and electricity stakeholders , is given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of heating and cooling plans , the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures.


### energy systems , and ### energy systems taking into account the impact on security of supply , affordability and system efficiency , and


### energy systems , and ### energy systems , taking into account the impact on security of supply , affordability and system efficiency , and


### non-energy sectors , where those sectors have an impact on energy consumption and energy efficiency. ### non-energy sectors , where those sectors have an impact on energy consumption , security of supply , affordability , system and energy efficiency.


### 1. member states shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario so that the union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 mtoe and the union’s 2030 primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 1023 mtoe in 203091. ### 1. member states shall collectively ensure an increase of energy efficiency of at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario.


### 1. member states shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario so that the union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 mtoe and the union’s 2030 primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 1023 mtoe in 203091 . ### 1. member states shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 9 % in 2040 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario so that the union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 mtoe and the union’s 2040 primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 1023 mtoe in 204091 .


### 2. each member state shall set national energy efficiency contributions for final and primary energy consumption to meet , collectively , the binding union target set in paragraph 1 . member states shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in , and in accordance with , the procedure set out in article 3 and articles 7 to 12 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 . when doing so , member states shall use the formula defined in annex i of this directive and explain how , and on the basis of which data , the contributions have been calculated. ### 2. each member state shall set national energy efficiency contributions for final or primary energy consumption to meet , collectively , the binding union target set in paragraph 1 . member states shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in , and in accordance with , the procedure set out in article 3 and articles 7 to 12 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 . when doing so , member states shall use the indicative formula defined in annex i of this directive and explain how , and on the basis of which data , the contributions have been calculated.


### member states shall also provide the shares of energy consumption of energy end-use sectors , as defined in regulation (ec) no 1099/2008 on energy statistics , including industry , residential , services and transport , in their national energy efficiency contributions. projections for energy consumption in information and communications technology (ict) shall also be indicated. ### member states shall indicate projections for energy consumption in information and communications technology (ict).


### member states shall also provide the shares of energy consumption of energy end-use sectors , as defined in regulation (ec) no 1099/2008 on energy statistics , including industry , residential , services and transport , in their national energy efficiency contributions. projections for energy consumption in information and communications technology (ict) shall also be indicated. ### member states shall also provide the indicative shares of energy consumption of energy end-use sectors , as defined in regulation (ec) no 1099/2008 on energy statistics , including industry , residential , services and transport , in their national energy efficiency contributions. projections for energy consumption in information and communications technology (ict) may also be indicated.


### that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 787 mtoe of final energy or no more than 1023 mtoe of primary energy consumption; ### that the union’s 2040 energy consumption has to be no more than 787 mtoe of final energy or no more than 1023 mtoe of primary energy consumption;


### b. increasing the energy savings obligation set out in article 8; ### deleted


### the commission shall assess whether the national measures referred to in this paragraph are sufficient to achieve the union's energy efficiency targets. where national measures are deemed to be insufficient , the commission shall , as appropriate , propose measures and exercise its power at union level in addition to those recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union's 2030 targets for energy efficiency. ### the commission shall assess whether the national measures referred to in this paragraph are sufficient to achieve the union's energy efficiency targets. where national measures are deemed to be insufficient , the commission shall , as appropriate , propose measures and exercise its power at union level in addition to those recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union's 2040 targets for energy efficiency.


### 4. the commission shall assess by 31 december 2026 any methodological changes in the data reported pursuant to regulation (ec) no 1099/2008 on energy statistics , in the methodology for calculating energy balance and in energy models for european energy use and , if necessary , propose technical calculation adjustments to the union’s 2030 targets with a view to maintaining the level of ambition set out in paragraph 1 of this article. ### 4. the commission shall assess by 31 december 2026 any methodological changes in the data reported pursuant to regulation (ec) no 1099/2008 on energy statistics , in the methodology for calculating energy balance and in energy models for european energy use and , if necessary , propose technical calculation adjustments to the union’s 2040 targets with a view to maintaining the level of ambition set out in paragraph 1 of this article.


### 1. member states shall ensure that the total final energy consumption of all public bodies combined is reduced by at least 1 ,7% each year , when compared to the year x-2 (with x as the year when this directive enters into force). ### 1. member states shall ensure that the total final energy consumption of all public bodies combined is reduced each year.


### 1. without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council , each member state shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu92. ### 1. without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council , each member state shall ensure as far as possible that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu92 , if this is cost-effective and financially viable.


### 1. without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council92 , each member state shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu. ### 1. without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council92 , each member state shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings , without adversely affecting seasonal demand peaks and system resilience , in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu.


### 1. without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council92 , each member state shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu. ### 1. without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council92 , each member state shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings without adverse effect on the peak seasonal demand and system in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu and the energy efficiency first principle. .


### where public bodies occupy a building that they do not own , they shall exercise their contractual rights to the extent possible and encourage the building owner to renovate the building to a nearly zero-energy building in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu. when concluding a new contract for occupying a building they do not own , public bodies shall aim for that building to fall into the top two energy efficiency classes on the energy performance certificate. ### where public bodies occupy a building that they do not own , they shall exercise their contractual rights to the extent possible and encourage the building owner to renovate the building to a nearly zero-energy , without adverse effect on the peak seasonal demand and system resiliency building in accordance with article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu and the energy efficiency first principle. . when concluding a new contract for occupying a building they do not own , public bodies shall aim for that building to fall into the top two energy efficiency classes on the energy performance certificate.


### 1. member states shall ensure that contracting authorities and contracting entities , when concluding public contracts and concessions with a value equal to or greater than the thresholds laid down in article 8 of directive 2014/23/eu , article 4 of directive 2014/24/eu and article 15 of directive 2014/25/eu , purchase only products , services , buildings and works with high energy-efficiency performance in accordance with the requirements referred to in annex iv to this directive. ### 1. member states shall ensure as far as possible that contracting authorities and contracting entities , when concluding public contracts and concessions with a value equal to or greater than the thresholds laid down in article 8 of directive 2014/23/eu , article 4 of directive 2014/24/eu and article 15 of directive 2014/25/eu , purchase only products , services , buildings and works with high energy-efficiency performance in accordance with the requirements referred to in annex iv to this directive , if this is cost-effective and financially viable.


### member states shall also ensure that in concluding the public contracts and concessions with a value equal to or greater than the thresholds referred to in the first subparagraph , contracting authorities and contracting entities , apply the energy efficiency first principle referred to in article 3 of this directive , including for those public contracts and concessions for which no specific requirements are provided in annex iv. ### member states shall also ensure that in concluding the public contracts and concessions with a value equal to or greater than the thresholds referred to in the first subparagraph , contracting authorities and contracting entities , apply the energy efficiency and system first principle referred to in article 3 of this directive , including for those public contracts and concessions for which no specific requirements are provided in annex iv.


### 8 energy savings obligation ### 8 energy savings target


### 1. member states shall achieve cumulative end-use energy savings at least equivalent to: ### 1. member states shall as far as possible achieve cumulative end-use energy savings at least equivalent to:


### new savings each year from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2023 of 0 ,8 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 january 2019. by way of derogation from that requirement , cyprus and malta shall achieve new savings each year from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2023 equivalent to 0 ,24 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 january 2019. ### new savings each year from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 of 0 ,8 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 january 2019. by way of derogation from that requirement , cyprus and malta shall achieve new savings each year from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 equivalent to 0 ,24 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 january 2019.


### new savings each year from 1 january 2024 to 31 december 2030 of 1 ,5 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the three-year period prior to 1 january 2020. ### new savings each year from 1 january 2024 to 31 december 2030 of 1 ,5 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the three-year period prior to 1 january 2023.


### new savings each year from 1 january 2024 to 31 december 2030 of 1 ,5 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the three-year period prior to 1 january 2020. ### new savings each year from 1 january 2031 to 31 december 2040 of 1 ,5 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the three-year period prior to 1 january 2020.


### member states shall continue to achieve new annual savings in accordance with the savings rate provided in point (c) of the first subparagraph for ten-year periods after 2030 . ### deleted


### regardless of whether member states exclude , in whole or in part , energy used in transport from their calculation baseline or make use of any of the options listed in paragraph 8 , they shall ensure that the calculated net amount of new savings to be achieved in final energy consumption during the obligation period referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2023 is not lower than the amount resulting from applying the annual savings rate referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1. ### regardless of whether member states exclude , in whole or in part , energy used in transport from their calculation baseline or make use of any of the options listed in paragraph 8 , they shall ensure that the calculated net amount of new savings to be achieved in final energy consumption during the obligation period referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 is not lower than the amount resulting from applying the annual savings rate referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1.


### 13. where a member state has not achieved the required cumulative end-use energy savings by the end of each obligation period set out in paragraph 1 of this article , it shall achieve the outstanding energy savings in addition to the cumulative end-use energy savings required by the end of the following obligation period. ### deleted


### 2. member states shall designate , on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria , obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or transport fuel retailers operating in their territory. the amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers , designated by the member state , independently of the calculation made pursuant to article 8(1) or , if member states so decide , through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point (a) of paragraph 10 of this article. ### 2. member states shall designate , on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria , obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , energy communities , consumers who participate directly in the market , retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or transport fuel retailers operating in their territory. the amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers , designated by the member state , independently of the calculation made pursuant to article 8(1) or , if member states so decide , through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point (a) of paragraph 10 of this article.


### 2. member states shall designate , on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria , obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or transport fuel retailers operating in their territory. the amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers , designated by the member state , independently of the calculation made pursuant to article 8(1) or , if member states so decide , through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point (a) of paragraph 10 of this article. ### 2. member states shall designate , on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria , obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , retail energy sales companies , citizen energy communities , consumers directly participating in the market , and transport fuel distributors or transport fuel retailers operating in their territory. the amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers , designated by the member state , independently of the calculation made pursuant to article 8(1) or , if member states so decide , through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point (a) of paragraph 10 of this article.


### 3. where retail energy sales companies are designated as obligated parties under paragraph 2 , member states shall ensure that , in fulfilling their obligation , retail energy sales companies do not create any barriers that impede consumers from switching from one supplier to another. ### 3. where retail energy sales companies and where citizen energy communities are designated as obligated parties under paragraph 2 , member states shall ensure that , in fulfilling their obligation , retail energy sales companies and citizen energy communities do not create any barriers that impede consumers from switching from one supplier to another.


### 3. where retail energy sales companies are designated as obligated parties under paragraph 2 , member states shall ensure that , in fulfilling their obligation , retail energy sales companies do not create any barriers that impede consumers from switching from one supplier to another. ### 3. where retail energy sales companies and energy communities are designated as obligated parties under paragraph 2 , member states shall ensure that , in fulfilling their obligation , retail energy sales companies do not create any barriers that impede consumers from switching from one supplier to another.


### 1. member states shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 100tj of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together , implement an energy management system. the energy management system shall be certified by an independent body according to the relevant european or international standards. ### deleted


### 2. member states shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 10tj of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together that do not implement an energy management system are subject to an energy audit. energy audits shall be carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts in accordance with requirements provided in article 26 or implemented and supervised by independent authorities under national legislation. energy audits shall be carried out at least every four years from the date of the previous energy audit. ### 2. member states shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 10tj of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together are subject to an energy audit. energy audits shall be carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts in accordance with requirements provided in article 26 or implemented and supervised by independent authorities under national legislation. energy audits shall be carried out at least every five years from the date of the previous energy audit.


### the results of the energy audits including the recommendations from these audits shall be transmitted to the management of the enterprise. member states shall ensure that the results and the implemented recommendations are published in the enterprise’s annual report , where applicable. ### the results of the energy audits including the recommendations from these audits shall be transmitted to the management of the enterprise.


### 5. member states shall develop programmes to encourage non-smes that are not subject to paragraph 1 or 2 to undergo energy audits and the subsequent implementation of the recommendations from these audits. ### deleted


### 8. enterprises that implement an environmental management system - certified by an independent body according to the relevant european or international standards - shall be exempted from the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 , provided that the environmental management system concerned includes an energy audit on the basis of the minimum criteria based on annex vi. ### 8. enterprises that implement an environmental or energy management system - certified by an independent body according to the relevant european or international standards - shall be exempted from the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 , provided that the environmental or energy management system concerned includes an energy audit on the basis of the minimum criteria based on annex vi.


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### article 17 ### deleted


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 194(2) thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 194(3) thereof ,


### (7) to achieve the increased climate ambition , the impact assessment accompanying the climate target plan has shown that energy efficiency improvements will need to be significantly raised from the current level of ambition of 32 ,5%. ### (7) to achieve the increased climate ambition , the impact assessment accompanying the climate target plan has shown that energy efficiency improvements will need to be significantly raised from the current level of ambition of 32 ,5%. nevertheless , a longer transition period is needed for this target to be met in a realistic , flexible and cost-effective manner.


### (8) the sum of national contributions communicated by member states in their national energy and climate plans (necps) falls short of the union’s level of ambition of 32 ,5%. the contributions collectively would lead to a reduction of 29 ,4% for final energy consumption and 29 ,7% for primary energy consumption compared to the projections from the 2007 reference scenario for 2030. that would translate in a collective gap of 2 ,8 percentage points for primary energy consumption and 3 ,1 percentage points for final energy consumption for the eu 27. ### (8) the sum of national contributions communicated by member states in their national energy and climate plans (necps) falls short of the union’s level of ambition of 32 ,5%. the contributions collectively would lead to a reduction of 29 ,4% for final energy consumption and 29 ,7% for primary energy consumption compared to the projections from the 2007 reference scenario for 2030. that would translate in a collective gap of 2 ,8 percentage points for primary energy consumption and 3 ,1 percentage points for final energy consumption for the eu 27. in this scenario , it is unrealistic in the short term to set a new , binding target that is more ambitious than the previous one.


### (13) the energy efficiency first principle was defined in the regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council51 and is at the core of the energy system integration strategy52. while the principle is based on cost-effectiveness , its application has wider implications , which can vary depending on the circumstances. the commission prepared dedicated guidelines for the operation and application of the principle , by proposing specific tools and examples of application in various sectors. the commission has also issued a recommendation to member states that builds on the requirements of this directive and calls for specific actions in relation to the application of the principle. ### (13) the energy efficiency first principle was defined in the regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council51 and is at the core of the energy system integration strategy52. while the principle is based on cost-effectiveness , its application has wider implications , which can vary depending on the circumstances. in some cases , the most effective way of achieving energy efficiency is not through energy saving but by generating energy from low-carbon sources. the commission prepared dedicated guidelines for the operation and application of the principle , by proposing specific tools and examples of application in various sectors. the commission has also issued a recommendation to member states that builds on the requirements of this directive and calls for specific actions in relation to the application of the principle.


### (21) it is projected that the 32 ,5% union´s energy efficiency target for 2030 and the other policy instruments of the existing framework would lead to a reduction in ghg emission of about 45% by 203059. for an increased climate ambition of a 55% decrease of ghg emissions by 2030 , the impact assessment of the 2030 climate target plan assessed what level of efforts would be needed in the different policy areas. it concluded that , in relation to the baseline , achieving the ghg emissions target in a cost-optimal way meant that final and primary energy consumption are to decreased by at least 36-37% and to 39-41% respectively. ### deleted


### (22) the union’s energy efficiency target was initially set and calculated using the 2007 reference scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. the change in the eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline. thus , using the same approach to define the target , that is to say comparing it to the future baseline projections , the ambition of the union’s 2030 energy efficiency target is set compared to the 2020 reference scenario projections for 2030 reflecting national contributions from the necps. with that updated baseline , the union will need to further increase its energy efficiency ambition by at least 9% in 2030 compared to the level of efforts under the 2020 reference scenario. the new way of expressing the level of ambition for the union’s targets does not affect the actual level of efforts needed and corresponds to a reduction of 36% for final and 39% for primary energy consumption respectively when compared to the 2007 reference scenario projections for 2030. ### (22) the union’s energy efficiency target was initially set and calculated using the 2007 reference scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. the change in the eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline.


### (24) the need for the union to improve its energy efficiency should be expressed in primary and final energy consumption , to be achieved in 2030 , indicating additional level of efforts required when compared to the measures in place or planned measures in the national energy and climate plans. the 2020 reference scenario projects 864 mtoe of final energy consumption and 1124 mtoe of primary energy consumption to be reached in 2030 (excluding ambient heat and including international aviation). an additional reduction of 9% results in 787 mtoe and 1023 mtoe in 2030 respectively. compared to 2005 levels , it means that final energy consumption in the union should be reduced by some 23% and primary and energy consumption should be reduced by some 32%. there are no binding targets at member state level in the 2020 and 2030 perspective , and member states should establish their contributions to the achievement of the union’s energy efficiency target taking into account the formula provided in this directive. member states should be free to set their national objectives based either on primary or final energy consumption or primary or final energy savings , or on energy intensity. this directive amends the way how member states should express their national contributions to the union´s target. member states’ contributions to the union’s target should be expressed in final and primary energy consumption to ensure consistency and monitoring of progress. a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union's 2030 targets is necessary and is provided for in regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### (24) the need for the union to improve its energy efficiency should be expressed in primary and final energy consumption , to be achieved in 2040 , indicating additional level of efforts required when compared to the measures in place or planned measures in the national energy and climate plans. there are no binding targets at member state level in the 2020 and 2030 perspective , and member states should establish their contributions to the achievement of the union’s energy efficiency target taking into account the formula provided in this directive. member states should be free to set their national objectives based either on primary or final energy consumption or primary or final energy savings , or on energy intensity. this directive amends the way how member states should express their national contributions to the union´s target. member states’ contributions to the union’s target should be expressed in final and primary energy consumption to ensure consistency and monitoring of progress. a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union's 2040 targets is necessary and is provided for in regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### (25) it would be preferable for the energy efficiency target to be achieved as a result of the cumulative implementation of specific national and european measures promoting energy efficiency in different fields. member states should be required to set national energy efficiency policies and measures. those policies and measures and the individual efforts of each member state should be evaluated by the commission , alongside data on the progress made , to assess the likelihood of achieving the overall union target and the extent to which the individual efforts are sufficient to meet the common goal. ### (25) it would be preferable for the energy efficiency target to be achieved as a result of the cumulative implementation of specific national and european measures promoting energy efficiency in different fields. member states should be required to set guideline national energy efficiency policies and measures. those policies and measures and the individual efforts of each member state should be evaluated by the commission , alongside data on the progress made , to assess the likelihood of achieving the overall union target and the extent to which the individual efforts are sufficient to meet the common goal.


### (27) to lead by example , the public sector should set its own decarbonisation and energy efficiency goals. energy efficiency improvements in the public sector should reflect the efforts required at union level. to comply with the final energy consumption target , the union should decrease its final energy consumption by 19% by 2030 as compared to the average energy consumption in years 2017 , 2018 and 2019. an obligation to achieve an annual reduction of the energy consumption in the public sector by at least 1 ,7% should ensure that the public sector fulfils its exemplary role. member states retain full flexibility regarding the choice of energy efficiency improvement measures to achieve a reduction of the final energy consumption. requiring an annual reduction of final energy consumption has a lower administrative burden than establishing measurement methods for energy savings. ### (27) to lead by example , the public sector should set its own decarbonisation and energy efficiency goals. energy efficiency improvements in the public sector should reflect the efforts required at union level. to comply with the final energy consumption target , the union should decrease its final energy consumption by 19% by 2040 as compared to the average energy consumption in years 2017 , 2018 and 2019. a target to achieve an annual reduction of the energy consumption in the public sector by at least 1 ,7% should ensure that the public sector fulfils its exemplary role. member states retain full flexibility regarding the choice of energy efficiency improvement measures to achieve a reduction of the final energy consumption. requiring an annual reduction of final energy consumption has a lower administrative burden than establishing measurement methods for energy savings.


### (28) to fulfil their obligation , member states should target the final energy consumption of all public services and installations of public bodies. to determine the scope of addressees , member states should apply the definition of contracting authorities provided in the directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council60 . the obligation can be fulfilled by the reduction of final energy consumption in any area of the public sector , including transport , public buildings , healthcare , spatial planning , water management and wastewater treatment , sewage and water purification , waste management , district heating and cooling , energy distribution , supply and storage , public lighting , infrastructure planning. to lower the administrative burden for public bodies , member states should establish digital platforms or tools to collect the aggregated consumption data from public bodies , make them publicly available , and report the data to the commission. ### (28) to fulfil their obligation , member states should target the primary energy consumption of all public services and installations of public bodies. to determine the scope of addressees , member states should apply the definition of contracting authorities provided in the directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council60 . the obligation can be fulfilled by the reduction of primary energy consumption in any area of the public sector , including transport , public buildings , healthcare , spatial planning , water management and wastewater treatment , sewage and water purification , waste management , district heating and cooling , energy distribution , supply and storage , public lighting , infrastructure planning. to lower the administrative burden for public bodies , member states should establish digital platforms or tools to collect the aggregated consumption data from public bodies , make them publicly available , and report the data to the commission.


### (32) buildings and transport , alongside industry , are the main energy users and main source of emissions.61 buildings are responsible for about 40% of the union’s total energy consumption and for 36% of its ghg from energy.62 the commission communication entitled renovation wave63 addresses the twin challenge of energy and resource efficiency and affordability in the building sector and aims at doubling the renovation rate. it focusses on the worst performing buildings , energy poverty and on public buildings. moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the union objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. buildings owned by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. it is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of buildings owned by public bodies on the territory of a member state to upgrade their energy performance. member states are invited to set a higher renovation rate , where that is cost-effective in the framework of the renovation of their buildings stock in conformity with their long term renovation strategies or national renovation programmes. that renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly-zero energy buildings (nzebs) set in directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council.64 during the next review of directive 2010/31/eu , the commission should assess the progress member states achieved regarding the renovation of public bodies’ buildings. the commission should consider submitting a legislative proposal to revise the renovation rate , while taking into account the progress achieved by the member states , substantial economic or technical developments , or where needed , the union´s commitments for decarbonisation and zero pollution. the obligation to renovate public bodies’ buildings in this directive complements that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet the requirements on nzebs. ### (32) buildings and transport , alongside industry , are the main energy users and main source of emissions.61 buildings are responsible for about 40% of the union’s total energy consumption and for 36% of its ghg from energy.62 the commission communication entitled renovation wave63 addresses the twin challenge of energy and resource efficiency and affordability in the building sector and aims at doubling the renovation rate. it focusses on the worst performing buildings , energy poverty and on public buildings. moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the union objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. buildings owned by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. it is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of buildings owned by public bodies on the territory of a member state to upgrade their energy performance. member states are invited to set a higher renovation rate , where that is cost-effective in the framework of the renovation of their buildings stock in conformity with their long term renovation strategies or national renovation programmes. that renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly-zero energy buildings (nzebs) set in directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council64on the energy performance of buildings and it should be used as opportunity to integrate buildings in the optimization of energy grids and system efficiency , considering the seasonal peak demand. during the next review of directive 2010/31/eu , the commission should assess the progress member states achieved regarding the renovation of public bodies’ buildings. the commission should consider submitting a legislative proposal to revise the renovation rate , while taking into account the progress achieved by the member states , substantial economic or technical developments , or where needed , the union´s commitments for decarbonisation and zero pollution. the obligation to renovate public bodies’ buildings in this directive complements that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet the requirements on nzebs and consider the role of long duration flexibility solutions to optimize the use and investments in energy grids.


### (33) to set the rate of renovations , member states need to have an overview of the buildings that do not reach the nzeb level. therefore , member states should publish and keep updated an inventory of public buildings as part of an overall database of energy performance certificates. that inventory should enable also private actors including energy service companies to propose renovation solutions and they can be aggregated by the union building stock observatory. ### (33) to set the rate of renovations , member states need to have an overview of the buildings that do not reach the nzeb level and to integrate buildings in the optimization of energy grids and system efficiency , considering the seasonal peak demand. . therefore , member states should publish and keep updated an inventory of public buildings as part of an overall database of energy performance certificates. that inventory should enable also private actors including energy service companies to propose renovation solutions and they can be aggregated by the union building stock observatory.


### (34) in 2020 , more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. that figure is expected to reach 68% by 205065 . in addition , half of the urban infrastructures by 2050 are still to be built66 . cities and metropolitan areas are centres of economic activity , knowledge generation , innovation and new technologies. cities influence the quality of life of the citizens who live or work in them. member states should support municipalities technically and financially. a number of municipalities and other public bodies in the member states have already put into place integrated approaches to energy saving and energy supply , for example via sustainable energy action plans , such as those developed under the covenant of mayors initiative , and integrated urban approaches which go beyond individual interventions in buildings or transport modes. ### (34) in 2020 , more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. that figure is expected to reach 68% by 205065 . it follows that it should be possible to consider factors such as the occupancy rates and remaining lifecycle of buildings , particularly when considering basic repairs to public buildings in areas of net emigration. in addition , half of the urban infrastructures by 2050 are still to be built66 . cities and metropolitan areas are centres of economic activity , knowledge generation , innovation and new technologies. cities influence the quality of life of the citizens who live or work in them. member states should support municipalities technically and financially. a number of municipalities and other public bodies in the member states have already put into place integrated approaches to energy saving and energy supply , for example via sustainable energy action plans , such as those developed under the covenant of mayors initiative , and integrated urban approaches which go beyond individual interventions in buildings or transport modes.