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 | THE CRITERIA
 | 1. Afforestation plan and subsequent forest management plan or equivalent instrument  1.1. The area on which the activity takes place is covered by an afforestation plan of a duration of at least five years, or the minimum period prescribed in national law, developed prior to the start of the activity, and continuously updated until this area matches the definition of forest as set out in national law or where not available, is in line with the FAO definition of forest. The afforestation plan contains all elements required by the national law relating to environmental impact assessment of afforestation.  1.2. Preferably through the afforestation plan, or if information is missing, through any other document, detailed information is provided on the following points:  (a) description of the area according to its gazetting in the land registry;  (b) site preparation and its impacts on pre-existing carbon stocks, including soils and above-ground biomass, in order to protect land with high carbon stock (8);  (c) management goals, including major constraints;  (d) general strategies and activities planned to reach the management goals, including expected operations over the whole forest cycle;  (e) definition of the forest habitat context, including main existing and intended forest tree species, and their extent and distribution;  (f) compartments, roads, rights of way and other public access, physical features including waterways, areas under legal and other restrictions;  (g) measures deployed to establish and maintain the good condition of forest ecosystems;  (h) consideration of societal issues (including preservation of landscape, consultation of stakeholders in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in national law);  (i) assessment of forest related risks, including forest fires, and pests and diseases outbreaks, with the aim of preventing, reducing and controlling the risks and measures deployed to ensure protection and adaptation against residual risks;  (j) assessment of impact on food security;  (k) all DNSH criteria relevant to afforestation.   1.3. When the area becomes a forest, the afforestation plan is followed by a subsequent forest management plan or an equivalent instrument, as set out in national law or, where national law does not define a forest management plan or equivalent instrument, as referred to in the FAO definition of ‘forest area with long-term forest management plan’ (9). The forest management plan or the equivalent instrument covers a period of 10 years or more and is continuously updated.   1.4. Information is provided on the following points that are not already documented in the forest management plan or equivalent system:  (a) management goals, including major constraints (10);  (b) general strategies and activities planned to reach the management goals, including expected operations over the whole forest cycle; (c) definition of the forest habitat context, including main existing and intended forest tree species, and their extent and distribution;  (d) definition of the area according to its gazetting in the land registry;  (e) compartments, roads, rights of way and other public access, physical features including waterways, areas under legal and other restrictions;  (f) measures deployed to maintain the good condition of forest ecosystems;  (g) consideration of societal issues (including preservation of landscape, consultation of stakeholders in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in national law);  (h) assessment of forest related risks, including forest fires, and pests and diseases outbreaks, with the aim of preventing, reducing and controlling the risks and measures deployed to ensure protection and adaptation against residual risks  (i) all DNSH criteria relevant to forest management.   1.5. The activity follows the best afforestation practices laid down in national law, or, where no such best afforestation practices have been laid down in national law, the activity complies with one of the following criteria:  (a) the activity complies with Delegated Regulation (EU) No 807/2014;  (b) the activity follows the ‘Pan-European Guidelines for Afforestation and Reforestation with a special focus on the provisions of the UNFCCC’ (11).   1.6. The activity does not involve the degradation of land with high carbon stock (12).   1.7. The management system associated with the activity in place complies with the due diligence obligation and legality requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) No 995/2010.   1.8. The afforestation plan and the subsequent forest management plan or equivalent instrument provides for monitoring that ensures the correctness of the information contained in the plan, in particular as regards the data relating to the involved area.   2. Audit Within two years after the beginning of the activity and every 10 years thereafter, the compliance of the activity with the substantial contribution to climate change mitigation criteria and the DNSH criteria are verified by either of the following:  (a) the relevant national competent authorities; (b) an independent third-party certifier, at the request of national authorities or the operator of the activity.   In order to reduce costs, audits may be performed together with any forest certification, climate certification or other audit.   The independent third-party certifier may not have any conflict of interest with the owner or the funder, and may not be involved in the devel_x0002_opment or operation of the activity.   3. Group assessment The compliance with the DNSH criteria may be checked:  (a) at the level of the forest sourcing area (13) level as defined by Directive (EU) 2018/2001;  (b) at the level of a group of forest holdings sufficiently homogeneous to evaluate the risk of the sustainability of the forest activity, provided that all those holdings have a durable relationship between them and participate in the activity and the group of those holdings remains the same for all subsequent audits.
 | 1. Forest management plan or equivalent instrument  1.1. The activity takes place on area that is subject to a forest management plan or an equivalent instrument, as set out in national law or, where national law does not define a forest management plan or equivalent instrument, as referred to in the FAO definition of ‘forest area with long-term forest management plan’.   The forest management plan or the equivalent instrument covers a period of 10 years or more, and is continuously updated.   1.2. Information is provided on the following points that are not already documented in the forest management plan or equivalent system:   (a) management goals, including major constraints;  (b) general strategies and activities planned to reach the management goals, including expected operations over the whole forest cycle;                      (c) definition of the forest habitat context, including main existing and intended forest tree species, and their extent and distribution;  (d) definition of the area according to its gazetting in the land registry;  (e) compartments, roads, rights of way and other public access, physical features including waterways, areas under legal and other restrictions;  (f) measures deployed to maintain the good condition of forest ecosystems;  (g) consideration of societal issues (including preservation of landscape, consultation of stakeholders in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in national law);  (h) assessment of forest related risks, including forest fires, and pests and diseases outbreaks, with the aim of preventing, reducing and controlling the risks and measures deployed to ensure protection and adaptation against residual risks;  (i) all DNSH criteria relevant to forest management.   1.3. The sustainability of the forest management systems, as documented in the plan referred to in point 1.1, is ensured by choosing the most ambitious of the following approaches:  (a) the forest management matches the applicable national definition of sustainable forest management;  (b) the forest management matches the Forest Europe definition of sustainable forest management and complies with the Pan-European Operational Level Guidelines for Sustainable Forest Management;  (c) the management system in place complies with the forest sustainability criteria laid down in Article 29(6) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, and as of the date of its application with the implementing act on operational guidance for energy from forest biomass adopted under Article 29(8) of that Directive.   1.4. The activity does not involve the degradation of land with high carbon stock.   1.5. The management system associated with the activity in place complies with the due diligence obligation and legality requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) No 995/2010.   1.6. The forest management plan or equivalent instrument provides for monitoring which ensures the correctness of the information contained in the plan, in particular as regards the data relating to the involved area.  2. Audit  Within two years after the beginning of the activity and every 10 years thereafter, the compliance of the activity with the substantial contribution to climate change mitigation criteria and the DNSH criteria are verified by either of the following:  (a) the relevant national competent authorities;  (b) an independent third-party certifier, at the request of national authorities or the operator of the activity.   In order to reduce costs, audits may be performed together with any forest certification, climate certification or other audit.   The independent third-party certifier may not have any conflict of interest with the owner or the funder, and may not be involved in the development or operation of the activity.   3. Group assessment  The compliance with the DNSH criteria may be checked:  (a) at the level of the forest sourcing area (34) as defined by Directive (EU) 2018/2001;  (b) at the level of a group of holdings sufficiently homogeneous to evaluate the risk of the sustainability of the forest activity, provided that all those holdings have a durable relationship between them and participate in the activity and the group of those holdings remains the same for all subsequent audits
 | 1. Restoration plan  1.1. The area is covered by a restoration plan, which is consistent with the Ramsar Convention’s principles and guidelines on wetland restoration,  until the area is classified as a wetland and is covered by a wetland management plan, consistent with the Ramsar Convention’s guidelines for management planning for Ramsar sites and other wetlands. For peatlands, the restoration plan follows the recommendations contained in relevant resolutions of the Ramsar Convention, including the resolution  XIII/13.   1.2. The restoration plan contains careful consideration of local hydrological and pedological conditions, including the dynamics of soil saturation and the change of aerobic and anaerobic conditions.   1.3. All wetland management relevant DNSH criteria are addressed in the restoration plan.   1.4. The restoration plan provides for monitoring which ensures the correctness of the information contained in the plan, in particular as regards the data relating to the involved area.   2. Audit  Within two years after the beginning of the activity and every 10 years thereafter, the compliance of the activity with the substantial contribution to climate change mitigation criteria and with the DNSH criteria are verified by either of the following:   (a) the relevant national competent authorities;   (b) an independent third-party certifier, at the request of national authorities or the operator of the activity.   In order to reduce costs, audits may be performed together with any forest certification, climate certification or other audit.   The independent third-party certifier may not have any conflict of interest with the owner or the funder, and may not be involved in the development or operation of the activity.  Group assessment  The compliance with the DNSH criteria may be checked at the level of a group of holdings sufficiently homogeneous to evaluate the risk of the sustainability of the forest activity, provided that all those holdings have a durable relationship between them and participate in the activity and the group of those holdings remains the same for all subsequent audits.
 | 1. The activity complies with the provisions of Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular with all the requirements laid down in Article 4 of the Directive.   2. For operation of existing hydropower plants, including refurbishment activities to enhance renewable energy or energy storage potential, the activity complies with the following criteria:  2.1. In accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC and in particular [NAME] and 11 of that Directive, all technically feasible and ecologically relevant mitigation measures have been implemented to reduce adverse impacts on water as well as on protected habitats and species directly dependent on water.  2.2. Measures include, where relevant and depending on the ecosystems naturally present in the affected water bodies:  (a) measures to ensure downstream and upstream fish migration (such as fish friendly turbines, fish guidance structures, state-of-the-art fully functional fish passes, measures to stop or minimise operation and discharges during migration or spawning);  (b) measures to ensure minimum ecological flow (including mitigation of rapid, short-term variations in flow or hydro-peaking operations) and sediment flow;  (c) measures to protect or enhance habitats  2.3. The effectiveness of those measures is monitored in the context of the authorisation or permit setting out the conditions aimed at achieving good status or potential of the affected water body.   3. For construction of new hydropower plants, the activity complies with the following criteria:  3.1. In accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC and in particular paragraph 7 of that Article, prior to construction, an impact assessment of the project is carried out to assess all its potential impacts on the status of water bodies within the same river basin and on protected habitats and species directly dependent on water, considering in particular migration corridors, free-flowing rivers or ecosystems close to undisturbed conditions.  The assessment is based on recent, comprehensive and accurate data, including monitoring data on biological quality elements that are specifically sensitive to hydromorphological alterations, and on the expected status of the water body as a result of the new activities, as compared to its current one.  It assesses in particular the cumulated impacts of this new project with other existing or planned infrastructure in the river basin.   3.2. On the basis of that impact assessment, it has been established that the plant is conceived, by design and location and by mitigation measures, so that it complies with one of the following requirements:  (a) the plant does not entail any deterioration nor compromises the achievement of good status or potential of the specific water body it relates to;  (b) where the plant risks to deteriorate or compromise the achievement of good status/potential of the specific water body it relates to, such deterioration is not significant, and is justified by a detailed costbenefit assessment demonstrating both of the following:  (i) the reasons of overriding public interest or the fact that benefits expected from the planned hydropower plant outweigh the costs from deteriorating the status of water that are accruing to the environment and to society;  (ii) the fact that the overriding public interest or the benefits expected from the plant cannot, for reasons of technical feasibility or disproportionate cost, be achieved by alternative means that would lead to a better environmental outcome (such as refurbishing of existing hydropower.  3.3. All technically feasible and ecologically relevant mitigation measures are implemented to reduce adverse impacts on water as well as on protected habitats and species directly dependent on water.  Mitigation measures include, where relevant and depending on the ecosystems naturally present in the affected water bodies:  (a) measures to ensure downstream and upstream fish migration (such as fish friendly turbines, fish guidance structures, state-of the-art fully functional fish passes, measures to stop or minimise operation and discharges during migration or spawning);  (b) measures to ensure minimum ecological flow (including mitigation of rapid, short-term variations in flow or hydro-peaking operations) and sediment flow;  (c) measures to protect or enhance habitats.  The effectiveness of those measures is monitored in the context of the authorisation or permit setting out the conditions aimed at achieving good status or potential of the affected water body.   3.4. The plant does not permanently compromise the achievement of good status/potential in any of the water bodies in the same river basin district.   3.5. In addition to the mitigation measures referred to above, and where relevant, compensatory measures are implemented to ensure that the project does not increase the fragmentation of water bodies in the same river basin district. This is achieved by restoring continuity within the same river basin district to an extent that compensates the disruption of continuity, which the planned hydropower plant may cause. Compensation starts prior to the execution of the project.
 | 1. The activity utilises waste collection vehicles which conform to at least EURO V standards50. 2. Hazardous waste is collected separately from non-hazardous waste to prevent cross-contamination. Appropriate measures are taken to ensure that during separate collection and transport, hazardous waste is not mixed either with other categories of hazardous waste or with other waste, substances or materials. Mixing includes the dilution of hazardous substances. 3. Proper collection and handling prevent leakage of hazardous waste during collection, transport, storage and delivery to the treatment facility permitted to treat hazardous waste. 4. Hazardous waste is packaged and labelled in accordance with the international and Union standards in force in the course of collection, transport and temporary storage. 5. The operator collecting hazardous waste complies with record-keeping obligations, including as regards quantity, nature, origin, destination, frequency of collection, mode of transport and treatment method, set out in applicable Union and national legislation 6. For waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): (a) the main categories of end-of-life Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) set out in Annex III to Directive 2012/19/EU are collected separately; (b) collection and transport preserve the integrity of WEEE and prevent the leakage of hazardous substances, such as ozone-depleting substances, fluorinated greenhouse gases or mercury contained in fluorescent lamps. 7. A management system is set up by the collection and logistics operator to manage environmental, health and safety risks.
 | 1. The facility is equipped to manage and store safely and in an environmentally sound manner hazardous substances, mixtures and components removed during the depollution operations. 2. For end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), the facility complies with the requirements for storage, treatment, depollution and treatment operations set in Annex I to Directive 2000/53/EC. 3. For waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the facility complies with the requirements for proper treatment set out in Article 8 of Directive 2012/19/EU, in particular with the requirements for selective treatment for materials and components of WEEE set out in Annex VII to Directive 2012/19/EU and for storage and treatment operations set out in Annex VIII to Directive 2012/19/EU. The facility complies with normative requirements relevant to its activities for de-pollution set out in the standards EN 50625-1:201465, EN 50625-2-1:201466, EN 50625-2-2:201567, EN 50625-2-3:201768 and EN 50625-2-4:201769. Implementation of such measures can also be demonstrated through compliance with regulatory requirements that are equivalent to those set out in the EN standards mentioned above. For the treatment of WEEE containing volatile fluorocarbons (VFCs) and volatile hydrocarbons (VHCs) and WEEE containing mercury, emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges as set out in the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment70. 4. For ship recycling, the facility complies with the requirements set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 and is included in the European List of ship recycling facilities established under that Regulation. The facility complies with the requirements set out in Article 7 of that Regulation with regards to the preparation of a ship-specific recycling plan prior to any recycling of a ship.
 | 1. The operator of this activity has developed and implemented a climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan that: (a) identifies key harmful climate impacts of their assets and operations relevant for climate change mitigation, including impacts from: (i) Scope 1 GHG emissions*12 ; (ii) Scope 2 GHG emissions *13 ; (iii) Scope 3 GHG emissions*14 ; (b) defines the necessary measures to minimise the identified harmful impacts of the activity on climate, while achieving the main purpose of the emergency service; (c) explains the level of improvement achievable with the implementation of the proposed measures and includes a timeline for the implementation of those measures; (d) monitors and documents the implementation of the identified measures in accordance with the time plan and the level of improvements achieved. 2. The climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan is: (a) based on best available scientific evidence, which is publicly disclosed; (b) developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including environmental protection authorities; (c) updated where the characteristics and operation of the activity change significantly in a way that alters the nature or scale of impacts on the climate and the environment; (d) for firefighting operations, complies with Article 11 of Regulation 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council*15 .
 | 1. The operator of this activity has developed and implemented a climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan that: (a) identifies key harmful environmental impacts of their assets and operations relevant for the prevention and control of pollution, including impacts from polluting emissions to air, water or land as defined in Article 3(2) of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council*21 , including the negative impacts of harmful substances in firefighting foams, fire extinguishing agents, fire retardants on environmental pollution levels and the negative impacts of the use of halons on the depletion of ozone layer; (b) defines the necessary measures to minimise the identified harmful impacts of the activity on the environment while achieving the main purpose of the emergency service; (c) explains the level of improvement achievable with the implementation of the proposed measures and includes a time plan for the implementation of those measures; (d) monitors and documents the implementation of the identified measures in accordance with the time plan and the level of improvements achieved. 2. The climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan: (a) is based on best available scientific evidence, which is transparently disclosed; (b) is developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including environmental protection authorities; (c) is updated where the characteristics and operation of the activity change significantly, potentially altering the nature or scale of impacts on climate and the environment; (d) for firefighting operations, complies with Article 13 of Regulation No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | 1. The operator of this activity has developed and implemented a climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan that: (a) identifies key harmful environmental impacts of their assets and operations relevant for the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, including impacts on: (i) biodiversity-sensitive areas, such as Natura2000 areas*23 in accordance with Article 3 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC, and Article 13(4) of Directive 2008/56/EC or other equivalent national or international classifications/definitions*24 ; (ii) land take and on the application of ‘land take hierarchy’ as described in the EU Soil Strategy for 2030, including arising due to the establishment and medium- to long_x0002_term operation of disaster relief camps; (b) defines the necessary measures to minimise the identified harmful impacts of the activity on the environment, while achieving the main purpose of the emergency service, including planned actions to minimise the risks to biodiversity_x0002_sensitive areas, for example, by integrating spatial information on biodiversity-sensitive areas and principles of care in emergency response planning; (c) explains the level of improvement achievable with the implementation of the proposed measures and includes a time plan for the implementation of those measures; (d) monitors and documents the implementation of the identified measures in accordance with the time plan and the level of improvements achieved. 2. The climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan is: (a) based on best available scientific evidence, which is publicly disclosed; (b) developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including environmental protection authorities; (c) updated where the characteristics and operation of the activity change significantly, potentially altering the nature or scale of impacts on the climate and the environment.
 | 1. The operator of this activity has developed and implemented a climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan that: (a) identifies key harmful environmental impacts of their assets and operations relevant for the protection of water and marine resources, including impacts on water and marine resources in the areas included in the registers of protected areas set out in Article 6 of Directive 2000/60/EC or other equivalent national or international classifications or definitions, including the negative impacts on water resources of harmful substances (such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)) in firefighting foams, fire extinguishing agents and fire retardants; (b) defines the necessary measures to minimise the identified harmful impacts of the activity on the environment, while achieving the main purpose of the emergency service, integrating the principles of targeted application (in time and area treated) and delivery at appropriate levels (with preference to physical or other nonchemical methods where feasible) in emergency response planning; (c) explains the level of improvement achievable with the implementation of the proposed measures and includes a time plan for the implementation of those measures; (d) monitors and documents the implementation of the identified measures in accordance with the time plan and the level of improvements achieved. 2. The climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan is: (a) based on best available scientific evidence, which is publicly disclosed; (b) developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including environmental protection authorities; (c) updated where the characteristics and operation of the activity change significantly, in a way that alters the nature or scale of impacts on the climate and the environment.
 | 1. The operator of this activity has developed and implemented a climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan that: (a) identifies key harmful environmental impacts of their assets and operations relevant for the transition to a circular economy, including impacts on waste*16 generation, management, treatment, including the negative impacts of high or frequent use of single-use non-recyclable products and improper waste management (both hazardous and non_x0002_hazardous) and storage and disposal of chemical agents*17 and medical waste*18; (b) defines the necessary measures to minimise the identified harmful impacts of the activity on the environment, while achieving the main purpose of the emergency service, in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council*19, including measures for minimising the destruction of unused stockpiled goods and good industry practice for removal of temporary infrastructure, as defined in the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Protocol ; (c) explains the level of improvement achievable with the implementation of the proposed measures and includes a time plan for the implementation of those measures; (d) monitors and documents the implementation of the identified measures in accordance with the time plan and the level of improvements achieved. 2. The climate change mitigation and environmental protection plan is: (a) based on best available scientific evidence, which is publicly disclosed; (b) developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including environmental protection authorities; (c) updated where the characteristics and operation of the activity change significantly, in a way that alters the nature or scale of impacts on the climate and the environment.
 | 1. The vehicles are not dedicated to the transport of fossil fuels.   2. For vehicles of category N2 and N3 falling under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242, specific direct CO2 emissions are equal to or lower than the reference CO2 emissions of all vehicles in the same subgroup, as defined in Article 3 of that Regulation
 | 1. Waste water treatment:  The performance of wastewater treatment processes conducted by or on behalf of the manufacturing plant does not lead to any deterioration of water bodies and marine resources.  When activities fall within their scope, they meet the requirements of Directives 91/271/EEC, 2008/105/EC, 2006/118/EC, 2010/75/EU, 2000/60/EC, (EU) 2020/2184, 76/160/EEC, 2008/56/EC and 2011/92/EU.  The activity implements best practices specified in the Joint Research Centre Best Environmental Management Practice for the Public Administration Sector18.  Where waste water treatment is conducted by an urban wastewater treatment plant on behalf of the manufacturing plant, it is ensured that: (a) the load of pollutants released by the manufacturing plant has no negative effect in the treatment process of the urban waste water treatment plant; (b) the load and characteristics of pollutants do not pose any risk or harm to the health of the staff working in waste water treatment plants; (c) the urban waste water treatment plant is designed and equipped appropriately to abate the released polluting substances; (d) the overall load of the concerned pollutants discharged to the water body is not increased compared to the situation where the emissions from the installation concerned remained compliant with emission limit values set for direct releases; (e) the usability of the sewage sludge for nutrient (re)cycling is not affected.  For installations where additional pollutant limits or stricter conditions have been included in their environmental permit compared to the requirements of the legislation mentioned above, these stricter conditions apply.  2. Soil and groundwater protection:  Appropriate measures are in place to prevent emissions to soil and regular surveillance is conducted to avoid leaks, spills, incidents or accidents occurring during the use of equipment and during storage.  3. Water Consumption:  Operators assess the water footprint of the chemical production processes in line with ISO 14046:201419 and ensure that they do not contribute to water scarcity. Based on this assessment, operators provide a declaration that they do not contribute to water scarcity which is verified by an independent third party.  4. The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex
 | A monitoring and contingency plan is in place in order to minimise methane leakage at the facility.
 | A monitoring plan is in place for CO2 leakages.
 | A monitoring plan is in place for methane leakage at the facility.
 | A plan for the management of both non-radioactive and radioactive waste is in place and ensures maximal reuse or recycling of such waste at end of life in accordance with the waste hierarchy, including through contractual agreements with waste management partners, the reflection in financial projections or the official project documentation.   During operation and decommissioning, the amount of radioactive waste is minimised and the amount of free-release materials is maximised in accordance with Directive 2011/70/Euratom, and in compliance with the radiation protection requirements laid down in Directive 2013/59/Euratom.   A financing scheme is in place to ensure adequate funding for all decommissioning activities and for the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, in compliance with Directive 2011/70/Euratom and Recommendation 2006/851/Euratom. An Environmental Impact Assessment is completed prior to the construction of a nuclear power plant, in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU.   The required mitigation and compensatory measures are implemented. The relevant elements in this Section are covered by Member States’ reports to the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1) of Directive 2011/70/Euratom
 | A traffic congestion mitigation plan to be implemented during the maintenance works is presented.
 | A waste management plan is in place and ensures (1) the safe and environmentally-sound handling of hazardous waste (in particular toxic or infectious waste) and pharmaceuticals and (2) maximal re-use or recycling of non-hazardous waste, including through contractual agreements with waste management partners.
 | A waste management plan is in place and ensures maximal recycling at end of life of electrical and electronic equipment, including through contractual agreements with recycling partners, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation.  At its end of life, the equipment undergoes preparation for re-use, recovery or recycling operations, or proper treatment, including the removal of all fluids and a selective treatment in accordance with [NAME] VII to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | A waste management plan is in place and ensures maximal reuse, remanufacturing or recycling at end of life, including through contractual agreements with waste management partners, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation.
 | All substances, and mixtures recovered comply with the applicable relevant legislation, such as Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and Directive 2008/98/EC. The activity deploys relevant techniques for pollution prevention and control, as set out in the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment.
 | An assessment of the direct GHG emissions from the centralised waste water system, including collection (sewer network) and treatment, has been performed. The results are disclosed to investors and clients on demand.
 | An assessment of the direct GHG emissions from the centralised waste water system, including collection (sewer network) and treatment, has been performed. The results are disclosed to investors and clients on demand. For anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge, a monitoring plan is in place for methane leakage at the facility.
 | An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or a screening has been completed in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU*2. Where an EIA has been carried out, the required mitigation and compensation measures for protecting the environment are implemented. The activity does not have significant effects on protected areas (UNESCO World Heritage sites, Key Biodiversity Areas, as well as other protected areas than Natura 2000 sites), and protected species based on an assessment of its impact that takes into account the best available knowledge*3 . In addition, the following is to be ensured: (a) in the Union, in relation with Natura 2000 sites: the activity does not have significant effects on Natura 2000 sites in view of their conservation objectives on the basis of an appropriate assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6(3) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC; (b) in the Union, in any area: the activity is not detrimental to the recovery or maintenance of the populations of species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC at a favourable conservation status. The activity is also not detrimental to the recovery or maintenance of the habitat types concerned and protected under Directive 92/43/EEC at a favourable conservation status; (c) in the Union, the introduction of invasive alien species is prevented, or their spread is managed in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council*4; (d) outside of the Union, activities are conducted in accordance with applicable law related to the conservation of habitats, species and the management of invasive alien species.
 | An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or screening has been completed in accordance with relevant EIA national legislation. Where an EIA has been carried out, the required mitigation, restoration or compensation measures for protecting the environment are implemented. The activity does not have significant effects on protected areas (UNESCO World Heritage sites, Key Biodiversity Areas, as well as other protected areas than Natura 2000 sites), and protected species based on an assessment of its impact that takes into account the best available knowledge.
 | Any potential risks to generate a significant increase in the emissions of pollutants to air, water or land from the researched technology, product or other solution are evaluated and addressed.
 | Any potential risks to the circular economy objectives from the researched technology, product or other solution are evaluated and addressed, by considering the types of potential significant harm as set out in Article 17(1), point. (d), of Regulation (EU) 2020/852
 | Any potential risks to the good condition or resilience of ecosystems or to the conservation status of habitats and species, including those of Union interest, from the researched technology, product or other solution are evaluated and addressed.
 | Any potential risks to the good status or the good ecological potential of bodies of water, including surface water and groundwater, or to the good environmental status of marine waters from the researched technology, product or other solution are evaluated and addressed.
 | Appropriate measures are implemented to avoid and mitigate harmful stormwater overflows from the combined wastewater collection system, which may include SUDS, separate stormwater collection systems, retention tanks and treatment of the first flush.
 | As regards the reduction of sulphur oxides emissions and particulate matters, vessels comply with Directive (EU) 2016/802, and with Regulation 14 of Annex VI to the IMO MARPOL Convention. Sulphur in fuel content does not exceed 0,50 % in mass (the global sulphur limit) and 0,10 % in mass in emission control area (ECA) for sulphur oxides designated in the North and Baltic Seas as well as in the Mediterranean Sea (as of 2025) by the IMO*5 . As regards nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, vessels comply with Regulation 13 of Annex VI to IMO MARPOL Convention. Tier II NOx requirement applies to ships constructed after 2011. Only while operating in NOx emission control areas established under IMO rules, ships constructed after 1 January 2016 comply with stricter engine requirements ([NAME]) reducing NOx emissions*6 . Discharges of black and grey water comply with Annex IV to the IMO MARPOL Convention. Measures are in place to minimise toxicity of anti-fouling paint and biocides as laid down in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
 | At least 70% (by weight) of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste (excluding naturally occurring material defined in category 17 05 04 in the European List of Waste established by Decision 2000/532/EC) generated on the construction site is prepared for reuse, recycling and other material recovery, including backfilling operations using waste to substitute other materials, in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol.  Operators limit waste generation in processes related to construction and demolition, in accordance with the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol and taking into account best available techniques and using selective demolition to enable removal and safe handling of hazardous substances and facilitate reuse and high-quality recycling by selective removal of materials, using available sorting systems for construction and demolition waste.   The activity assesses the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support: (a) reuse and use of secondary raw materials and reused components in products manufactured; (b) design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of products manufactured; (c) waste management that prioritises recycling over disposal, in the manufacturing process; (d) information on and traceability of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of the manufactured products.
 | At least 70% (by weight) of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste (excluding naturally occurring material referred to in category 17 05 04 in the European List of Waste established by Commission Decision 2000/532/EC ) generated on the construction site is prepared for reuse, recycling and other material recovery, including backfilling operations using waste to substitute other materials, in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol.  Operators limit waste generation in processes related to construction and demolition, in accordance with the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol, taking into account best available techniques and using selective demolition to enable removal and safe handling of hazardous substances and facilitate reuse and high-quality recycling by selective removal of materials, using available sorting systems for construction and demolition waste.
 | At least 70% (by weight) of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste (excluding naturally occurring material referred to in category 17 05 04 in the European List of Waste established by Decision 2000/532/EC) generated on the construction site is prepared for reuse, recycling and other material recovery, including backfilling operations using waste to substitute other materials, in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol.   Operators limit waste generation in processes related to construction and demolition, in accordance with the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol and taking into account best available techniques and using selective demolition to enable removal and safe handling of hazardous substances and facilitate reuse and high-quality recycling by selective removal of materials, using available sorting systems for construction and demolition waste. Building designs and construction techniques support circularity and in particular demonstrate, with reference to ISO 20887 or other standards for assessing the disassembly or adaptability of buildings, how they are designed to be more resource efficient, adaptable, flexible and dismantleable to enable reuse and recycling.
 | At least 70% (by weight) of the non-hazardous construction, demolition or other waste materials (excluding naturally occurring material defined in category 17 05 04 in the European List of Waste established by Decision 2000/532/EC) generated on the site under remediation is prepared for reuse, recycling and other material recovery, including backfilling operations using waste to substitute other materials, in accordance with the waste hierarchy, unless a clear justification is given in the approved Remediation Plan based on technical or environmental reasons, other than cost considerations.
 | Building components and materials comply with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. In case of addition of thermal insulation to an existing building envelope, a building survey is carried out in accordance with national law by a competent specialist with training in asbestos surveying. Any stripping of lagging that contains or is likely to contain asbestos, breaking or mechanical drilling or screwing or removal of insulation board, tiles and other asbestos containing materials is carried out by appropriately trained personnel, with health monitoring before, during and after the works, in accordance with national law.
 | Building components and materials used in the construction comply with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Building components and materials used in the building renovation that may come into contact with occupiers emit less than 0,06 mg of formaldehyde per m3 of test chamber air upon testing in accordance with the conditions specified in [NAME] Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and less than 0,001 mg of other categories 1A and 1B carcinogenic volatile organic compounds per m3 of test chamber air, upon testing in accordance with CEN/EN 16516 or ISO 16000-3:2011*2 or other equivalent standardised test conditions and determination methods*3 . Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction or maintenance works.
 | Building components and materials used in the construction comply with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Building components and materials used in the construction that may come into contact with occupiers emit less than 0,06 mg of formaldehyde per m³ of test chamber air upon testing in accordance with the conditions specified in [NAME] Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and less than 0,001 mg of other categories 1A and 1B carcinogenic volatile organic compounds per m³ of test chamber air, upon testing in accordance with EN 16516 or ISO 16000-3:2011107 or other equivalent standardised test conditions and determination methods.  Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction or maintenance works.
 | Building components and materials used in the construction comply with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Building components and materials used in the construction that may come into contact with occupiers emit less than 0,06 mg of formaldehyde per m³ of test chamber air upon testing in accordance with the conditions specified in [NAME] Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and less than 0,001 mg of other categories 1A and 1B carcinogenic volatile organic compounds per m³ of test chamber air, upon testing in accordance with EN 16516 or ISO 16000-3:2011107 or other equivalent standardised test conditions and determination methods.  Where the new construction is located on a potentially contaminated site (brownfield site), the site has been subject to an investigation for potential contaminants, for example by using standard ISO 18400. Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction works.  Where appropriate, given the sensitivity of the area affected, in particular in terms of the size of population and fauna affected, noise and vibrations from construction, use and maintenance of infrastructure are mitigated by acoustical planning introducing open trenches, wall barriers or other appropriate measures in compliance with Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | Building components and materials used in the construction comply with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Building components and materials used in the construction that may come into contact with occupiers emit less than 0,06 mg of formaldehyde per m³ of test chamber air upon testing in accordance with the conditions specified in [NAME] Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and less than 0,001 mg of other categories 1A and 1B carcinogenic volatile organic compounds per m³ of test chamber air, upon testing in accordance with EN 16516 or ISO 16000-3:2011107 or other equivalent standardised test conditions and determination methods.  Where the new construction is located on a potentially contaminated site (brownfield site), the site has been subject to an investigation for potential contaminants, for example using standard ISO 18400*5 . Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction or maintenance works.
 | Depending on the origin of the received water and the different pollutant load, such as rainwater, rainwater run-offs from roofs, rainwater run-offs from motorways, or stormwater, SUDS treat these waters before discharging or infiltrating the water into other environmental media.
 | Discharges to receiving waters meet the requirements laid down in Directive 91/271/EEC or as required by national provisions stating maximum permissible pollutant levels from discharges to receiving waters. Appropriate measures have been implemented to avoid and mitigate excessive storm water overflows from the waste water collection system, which may include nature-based solutions, separate storm water collection systems, retention tanks and treatment of the first flush.   Sewage sludge is used in accordance with Directive 86/278/EEC or as required by national law relating to the spreading of sludge on the soil or any other application of sludge on and in the soil.
 | Electricity consumption for electrolysis and chlorine treatment is equal or lower than 2,45 MWh per tonne of chlorine.   Average direct greenhouse gas emissions of the electricity used for chlorine production is at or lower than 270 g CO2e/kWh.
 | Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set for anaerobic treatment of waste in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment. No significant cross-media effects occur. Where the resulting digestate is intended for use as fertiliser or soil improver, its nitrogen content (with tolerance level ± 25 %) is communicated to the buyer or the entity in charge of taking off the digestate.
 | Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. No significant cross-media effects occur. For combustion plants with thermal input greater than 1 MW but below the thresholds for the BAT conclusions for large combustion plants to apply, emissions are below the emission limit values set out in Annex II, part 2, to Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | Engines for the propulsion of railway locomotives (RLL) and engines for the propulsion of railcars (RLR) comply with emission limits set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | Engines in vessels comply with emission limits set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (including vessels meeting those limits without type-approved solutions such as through after-treatment).
 | Environmental degradation risks related to preserving water quality and avoiding water stress are identified and addressed with the aim of achieving good water status and good ecological potential as defined in Article 2, points (22) and (23), of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC*6 and with a water use and protection management plan, developed thereunder for the potentially affected water body or bodies, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.   The project has been authorised by the competent authority, in the framework of integrated water management, having as priority taken into account all other viable water supply options, water demand management and efficiency measures, in consultation with the water management authorities.   An Environmental Impact Assessment or screening is carried out in accordance with national legislation, and includes an assessment of the impact on freshwater and marine waters in accordance with Directives 2000/60/EC and 2008/56/EC.   The activity does not hamper the achievement of good environmental status of marine waters or does not deteriorate marine waters that are already in good environmental status as defined in Article 2, points (21) of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC, that requires in particular that the appropriate measures are taken to prevent or mitigate impacts in relation to the descriptors laid down in [NAME] I to that Directive, taking into account the Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 in relation to the relevant criteria and methodological standards for those descriptors.   The activity complies with Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council*7 .   In order to limit thermal anomalies associated with the discharge of waste heat, the operator of desalination plants controls: (a) the maximum temperature of the recipient marine water body after mixing; (b) the maximum temperature difference between the discharged brine water and the recipient marine water body.   The temperature control is implemented in accordance with the threshold values set out in Union law and national law.
 | Fans, compressors, pumps and other equipment used which is covered by Directive 2009/125/EC comply, where relevant, with the top class requirements of the energy label, and otherwise comply with implementing regulations under that Directive and represent the best available technology.
 | Fans, compressors, pumps and other equipment used which is covered by Directive 2009/125/EC comply, where relevant, with the top class requirements of the energy label, and with implementing regulations under that Directive and represent the best available technology.
 | For activities falling under the scope of the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment73, the activity implements the relevant techniques for pollution and prevention control and meets the relevant associated emission limits (BAT-AELs).
 | For air to air heat pumps with rated capacity of 12 kW or below, indoor and outdoor sound power levels are below the threshold set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012.
 | For anaerobic digestion plants treating over 100 tonnes per day and for composting plants treating over 75 tonnes per day, the activity complies with best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment59 or equal or stricter national regulation, in order to reduce emissions to air and to improve the overall environmental performance as well as to select the waste input and to monitor or control the key waste and process parameters. Emissions to air and water are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set for, respectively, anaerobic and aerobic treatment of waste in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment60. For anaerobic digestion, the nitrogen content of the digestate used as fertilisers or soil improver is communicated to the buyer or the entity in charge of taking off the digestate, either in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, or with tolerance level ± 25%.
 | For anaerobic digestion plants treating over 100 tonnes per day, emissions to air and water are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set for anaerobic treatment of waste in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment. No significant cross-media effects occur. The produced digestate meets the requirements for fertilising materials set out in Component Material Categories (CMC) 4 and 5 for digestate or CMC 3 for compost, as applicable, in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, or national rules on fertilisers or soil improvers for agricultural use. The Nitrogen content (with tolerance level ± 25 %) of the digestate used as fertiliser or soil improver is communicated to the buyer or the entity in charge of taking off the digestate.
 | For Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage, the activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.
 | For biogas production, a gas-tight cover on the digestate storage is applied. For anaerobic digestion plants treating over 100 tonnes per day, emissions to air and water are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set for anaerobic treatment of waste in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment. No significant cross-media effects occur. In case of anaerobic digestion of organic material, where the produced digestate is used as fertiliser or soil improver, either directly or after composting or any other treatment, it meets the requirements for fertilising materials set out in Component Material Categories (CMC) 4 and 5 for digestate or CMC 3 for compost, as applicable, in Annex II to Regulation EU 2019/1009 or national rules on fertilisers or soil improvers for agricultural use.
 | For buildings built before 31 December 2020, the building has at least an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) class C. As an alternative, the building is within the top 30% of the national or regional building stock expressed as operational Primary Energy Demand (PED) and demonstrated by adequate evidence, which at least compares the performance of the relevant asset to the performance of the national or regional stock built before 31 December 2020 and at least distinguishes between residential and non-residential buildings. For buildings built after 31 December 2020, the Primary Energy Demand (PED)33 defining the energy performance of the building resulting from the construction does not exceed the threshold set for the nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) requirements in national regulation implementing Directive 2010/31/EU. The energy performance is certified by an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The activity does not involve the degradation of land with high carbon stock34 nor the degradation of marine environment with high carbon stock.
 | For composting plants treating over 75 tonnes per day, emissions to air and water are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out for aerobic treatment of waste in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment . No significant cross-media effects occur. The site has a system in place that prevents leachate reaching groundwater. The compost produced meets the requirements for fertilising materials set out in Component Material Category 3 in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 or national rules on fertilisers or soil improvers for agricultural use.
 | For installations falling within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, ensuring at the same time that no significant cross-media effects occur. For combustion plants with thermal input greater than 1 MW but below the thresholds for the BAT conclusions for large combustion plants to apply, emissions are below the emission limit values set out in Annex II, part 2, to Directive (EU) 2015/2193. For plants in zones or parts of zones not complying with the air quality limit values laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC, results of the information exchange, which are published by the Commission in accordance with Article 6, paragraphs 9 and 10, of Directive (EU) 2015/2193 are taken into account. In case of anaerobic digestion of organic material, where the produced digestate is used as fertiliser or soil improver, either directly or after composting or any other treatment, it meets the requirements for fertilising materials set out in Component Material Categories (CMC) 4 and 5 in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 or national rules on fertilisers or soil improvers for agricultural use. For anaerobic digestion plants treating over 100 tonnes per day, emissions to air and water are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set for anaerobic treatment of waste in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment. No significant cross-media effects occur.
 | For installations falling within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. No significant cross-media effects occur. For combustion plants with thermal input greater than 1 MW but below the thresholds for the BAT conclusions for large combustion plants to apply, emissions are below the emission limit values set out in Annex II, part 2, to Directive (EU) 2015/2193. For plants in zones or parts of zones not complying with the air quality limit values laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC, measures are implemented to reduce emission levels taking into account the results of the information exchange which are published by the Commission in accordance with Article 6, paragraphs 9 and 10, of Directive (EU) 2015/2193.  For anaerobic digestion of organic material, where the produced digestate is used as fertiliser or soil improver, either directly or after composting or any other treatment, it meets the requirements for fertilising materials set out in Component Material Categories (CMC) 4 and 5 in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 or national rules on fertilisers or soil improvers for agricultural use. For anaerobic digestion plants treating over 100 tonnes per day, emissions to air and water are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set for anaerobic treatment of waste in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment. No significant cross-media effects occur.
 | For manufacturing of new batteries, components and materials, the activity assesses the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support:  (a) reuse and use of secondary raw materials and reused components in products manufactured;  (b) design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of products manufactured;  (c) information on and traceability of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of the manufactured products.   Recycling processes meet the conditions set out in Article 12 of Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (91) and in [NAME], Part B, to that Directive, including the use of the latest relevant Best Available Techniques, the achievement of the efficiencies specified for lead-acid batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries and for other chemistries.   These processes ensure the recycling of the metal content to the highest degree that is technically feasible while avoiding excessive costs.   Where applicable, facilities carrying out recycling processes meet the requirements laid down in Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | For plastic manufactured from chemical recycled feedstock, life-cycle GHG emissions of the manufactured plastic, excluding any calculated credits from the production of fuels, are lower than the life-cycle GHG emissions of the equivalent plastic in primary form manufactured from fossil fuel feedstock. Life-cycle GHG emissions are calculated using Commission Recommendation 2021/2279/EU9 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:201810 or ISO 14064-1:201811. Quantified life-cycle GHG emissions are verified by an independent third party. Life-cycle GHG emissions of plastic manufactured from sustainable bio-waste feedstock are lower than the life-cycle GHG emissions of the equivalent plastics in primary form manufactured from fossil fuel feedstock. Life-cycle GHG emissions are calculated using Recommendation 2013/179/EU or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:2018 or ISO 14064-1:2018. Quantified life-cycle GHG emissions are verified by an independent third party.
 | For road vehicles of categories M and N, tyres comply with external rolling noise requirements in the highest populated class and with Rolling Resistance Coefficient (influencing the vehicle energy efficiency) in the highest two populated classes as set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740 and as can be verified from the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). Vehicles comply with the requirements of the most recent applicable stage of the Euro VI heavy duty emission type-approval*1 set out in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 595/2009. Vehicles comply with Regulation (EU) No 540/2014.
 | For road vehicles of category M, tyres comply with external rolling noise requirements in the highest populated class and with Rolling Resistance Coefficient (influencing the vehicle energy efficiency) in the highest two populated classes as set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740 and as can be verified from the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). Where applicable, vehicles comply with the requirements of the most recent applicable stage of the Euro VI heavy duty emission type_x0002_approval set out in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 595/2009.
 | For the operation of high-enthalpy geothermal energy systems, adequate abatement systems are in place to reduce emission levels in order not to hamper the achievement of air quality limit values set out in Directive 2004/107/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | For the production of reclaimed water, an assessment of the direct GHG emissions from the reuse treatment, has been performed43. The results are disclosed to investors and clients on demand.
 | For the uses prescribed in the EU Regulation (EU) 2020/741, the activity complies with that Regulation or with applicable national legislation where it is stricter. Aquifer recharge and infiltration of surface runoff waters comply with the Directive 2006/118/EC or with applicable national legislation where it is stricter.
 | For vehicles of categories M1 and N1, specific emissions of CO2 defined in Article 3(1), point (h), of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 are not higher than the fleet-wide CO2 emissions targets.  The fleet-wide CO2 emissions target values to be considered are:   (a) until 31 December 2024:  (i) for NEDC values, the target values as specified in Article 1, paragraphs 2-3 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631: 95 g CO2/km for vehicles of category M1 and 147 g CO2/km for vehicles of category N1;  (ii) for WLTP values, the EU fleet-wide target 2021, as specified in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/631, in Part A, point 6.0 for vehicles of category M1 and in Part B, point 6.0 for vehicles of category N1. Until the respective EU fleet-wide target 2021 is published, those vehicles of category M1 and N1 whose CO2 emissions are only expressed according to WLTP test procedure will be applied a conversion factor of 1.21 and 1.24 respectively in order to account for the transition from NEDC to WLTP, resulting in the corresponding WLTP values of 115 g CO2/km for vehicles of category M1 and 182 g CO2/km for vehicles of category N1;   (b) from 1 January 2025, the target values as specified in Article 1, paragraph 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631.
 | GHG emissions (218) from the manufacture of nitric acid are lower than 0,184 (219) tCO2e per tonne of nitric acid.
 | GHG emissions from the organic chemicals production processes are lower than:   (a) for HVC: [0,851] tCO2e/t of HVC;  (b) for aromatics: 0,0300 tCO2e/t of complex weighted throughput;  (c) for vinyl chloride: [0,268 tCO2e/t of vinyl chloride;  (d) for styrene: 0,564 tCO2e/t of styrene;  (e) for ethylene oxide/ethylene glycols: 0,489 tCO2e/t of ethylene oxide/glycol;  (f) for adipic acid: 0,76 tCO2e/t of adipic acid.   Where the organic chemicals in scope are produced wholly or partially from renewable feedstock, the life-cycle GHG emissions of the manufactured chemical, manufactured wholly or partially from renewable feedstock, are lower than the life-cycle GHG emissions of the equivalent chemical manufactured from fossil fuel feedstock   Agricultural biomass used for the manufacture of organic basic chemicals in its primary form complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 2 to 5, of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Forest biomass used for the manufacture of organic basic chemicals complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 6 and 7, of that Directive
 | Greenhouse gas emissions from the carbon black production processes are lower than 1,615 (171) tCO2e per tonne of product.
 | Greenhouse gas emissions from the cement production processes are:   (a) for grey cement clinker, lower than 0,816 (128) tCO2e per tonne of grey cement clinker;   (b) for cement from grey clinker or alternative hydraulic binder, lower than 0,530 tCO2e per tonne of cement or alternative binder  manufactured
 | Greenhouse gas emissions from the soda ash production processes are lower than 0,866 (180) tCO2e per tonne of product.
 | In areas designated by the national competent authority for conservation or in habitats that are protected, the activity is in accordance with the conservation objectives for those areas.   There is no conversion of habitats specifically sensitive to biodiversity loss or with high conservation value, or of areas set aside for the restoration of such habitats in accordance with national law.   Detailed information referred to in point 1.2. (i) includes provisions for maintaining and possibly enhancing biodiversity in accordance with national and local provisions, including the following:  (a) ensuring the good conservation status of habitat and species, maintenance of typical habitat species;  (b) excluding the use or release of invasive alien species;  (c) excluding the use of non-native species unless it can be demonstrated that:  (i) the use of the forest reproductive material leads to favourable and appropriate ecosystem conditions (such as climate, soil criteria and vegetation zone, forest fire resilience);  (ii) the native species currently present on the site are not anymore adapted to projected climatic and pedo-hydrological conditions;  (d) ensuring the maintenance and improvement of physical, chemical and biological quality of the soil;  (e) promoting biodiversity-friendly practices that enhance forests’ natural processes;  (f) excluding the conversion of high-biodiverse ecosystems into less biodiverse ones;  (g) ensuring the diversity of associated habitats and species linked to the forest;  (h) ensuring the diversity of stand structures and maintenance or enhancing of mature stage stands and dead wood.
 | In areas designated by the national competent authority for conservation or in habitats that are protected, the activity is in accordance with the conservation objectives for those areas.   There is no conversion of habitats specifically sensitive to biodiversity loss or with high conservation value, or of areas set aside for the restoration of such habitats in accordance with national law.   Detailed information referred to in points 1.2(k) (Afforestation plan) and 1.4(i) (Forest management plan or equivalent system) includes provisions for maintaining and possibly enhancing biodiversity in accordance with national and local provisions, including the following:  (a) ensuring the good conservation status of habitat and species, maintenance of typical habitat species;  (b) excluding the use or release of invasive species;  (c) excluding the use of non-native species unless it can be demonstrated that:  (i) the use of the forest reproductive material leads to favourable and appropriate ecosystem conditions (such as climate, soil criteria, and vegetation zone, forest fire resilience);  (ii) the native species currently present on the site are not anymore adapted to projected climatic and pedo-hydrological conditions;  (d) ensuring the maintenance and improvement of physical, chemical and biological quality of the soil;  (e) promoting biodiversity-friendly practices that enhance forests’ natural processes;  (f) excluding the conversion of high-biodiverse ecosystems into less biodiverse ones;  (g) ensuring the diversity of associated habitats and species linked to the forest;  (h) ensuring the diversity of stand structures and maintenance or enhancing of mature stage stands and dead wood.
 | In areas designated by the national competent authority for conservation or in habitats that are protected, the activity is in accordance with the conservation objectives for those areas.   There is no conversion of habitats specifically sensitive to biodiversity loss or with high conservation value, or of areas set aside for the restoration of such habitats in accordance with national law.   The plan referred to in point 1 (Restoration plan) of this Section includes provisions for maintaining and possibly enhancing biodiversity in accordance with national and local provisions, including the following:  (a) ensuring the good conservation status of habitat and species, maintenance of typical habitat species;  (b) excluding the use or release of invasive species.
 | In case of construction of offshore wind, the activity does not hamper the achievement of good environmental status as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, requiring that the appropriate measures are taken to prevent or mitigate impacts in relation to that Directive’s Descriptor 11 (Noise/Energy), laid down in Annex I to that Directive, and as set out in Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 in relation to the relevant criteria and methodological standards for that descriptor.
 | In case of pumped hydropower storage not connected to a river body, the activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.   In case of pumped hydropower storage connected to a river body, the activity complies with the criteria for DNSH to sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources specified in Section 4.5 (Electricity production from hydropower).
 | In the case of storage above five tonnes, the activity complies with Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | Key performance parameters, including a mass balance for phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and key environmental parameters in relation to the identity and quantity of emissions and waste streams generated, are monitored.
 | Measures are in place to manage and recycle waste at the end-of life, including through decommissioning contractual agreements with recycling service providers, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation. These measures ensure that components and materials are segregated and treated to maximise recycling and reuse in accordance with the waste hierarchy, EU waste regulation principles and applicable regulations, in particular through the reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics and the critical raw materials therein. These measures also include the control and management of hazardous materials.
 | Measures are in place to manage and recycle waste at the end-of life, including through decommissioning contractual agreements with recycling service providers, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation. These measures ensure that components and materials are segregated and treated to maximise recycling and reuse in accordance with the waste hierarchy, EU waste regulation principles and applicable regulations, in particular through the reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics and the critical raw materials therein. These measures also include the control and management of hazardous materials. For existing ships above 500 gross tonnage and the new-built ones replacing them, the activity complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council*5 . The scrap ships are recycled in facilities included on the European List of ship recycling facilities as laid down in Commission Implementing Decision 2016/2323*6 . The activity complies with Directive (EU) 2019/883 of the European Parliament and of the Council*7 as regards the protection of the marine environment against the negative effects from discharges of waste from ships. The ship is operated in accordance with Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 2 November 1973 (the IMO MARPOL Convention), in particular to produce reduced quantities of waste and to reduce legal discharges, by managing its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner.
 | Measures are in place to manage and recycle waste at the end-of life, including through decommissioning contractual agreements with recycling service providers, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation. These measures ensure that components and materials are segregated and treated to maximise recycling and reuse in accordance with the waste hierarchy, EU waste regulation principles and applicable regulations, in particular through the reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics and the critical raw materials therein. These measures also include the control and management of hazardous materials. Measures are in place to prevent the generation of waste in the use phase (maintenance, operation of transport services with regards to catering waste) and to manage any remaining waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy.
 | Measures are in place to manage and recycle waste at the end-of life, including through decommissioning contractual agreements with recycling service providers, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation. These measures ensure that components and materials are segregated and treated to maximise recycling and reuse in accordance with the waste hierarchy, EU waste regulation principles and applicable regulations, in particular through the reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics and the critical raw materials therein. These measures also include the control and management of hazardous materials. Measures are in place to prevent the generation of waste in the use phase (maintenance, operation of transport services with regards to catering waste) and to manage any remaining waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy. For existing ships above 500 gross tonnage and the new-built ones replacing them, the activity complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013. The scrap ships are recycled in facilities included on the European List of ship recycling facilities as laid down in Commission Implementing Decision 2016/2323. The activity complies with Directive (EU) 2019/883 as regards the protection of the marine environment against the negative effects from discharges of waste from ships. The ship is operated in accordance with Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 2 November 1973 (the IMO MARPOL Convention), in particular to produce reduced quantities of waste and to reduce legal discharges, by managing its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner.
 | Measures are in place to manage waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy, in particular during maintenance.
 | Measures are in place to manage waste, both in the use phase and in the end-of-life of the vessel, in accordance with the waste hierarchy, including the control and management of hazardous materials on board of ships and ensuring their safe recycling.
 | Measures are in place to manage waste, both in the use phase and in the end-of-life of the vessel, in accordance with the waste hierarchy, including the control and management of hazardous materials on board of ships and ensuring their safe recycling. For battery-operated vessels, those measures include reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics, including critical raw materials therein.
 | Measures are in place to manage waste, both in the use phase and in the end-of-life of the vessel, in accordance with the waste hierarchy.   For battery-operated vessels, those measures include reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics, including critical raw materials therein.   For existing ships above 500 gross tonnage and the new-built ones replacing them, the activity complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 relating to the inventory of hazardous materials.   The scrap ships are recycled in facilities included on the European List of ship recycling facilities as laid down in Commission Decision 2016/2323.   The activity complies with Directive (EU) 2019/883 as regards the protection of the marine environment against the negative effects from discharges of waste from ships.   The ship is operated in accordance with Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 2 November 1973 (the IMO MARPOL Convention), in particular with a view to producing reduced quantities of waste and to reducing legal discharges, by managing its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner.
 | Measures are in place to manage waste, in accordance with the waste hierarchy, both in the use phase (maintenance) and the end-of-life of the fleet, including through reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics (in particular critical raw materials therein).
 | Measures are in place to manage waste, in accordance with the waste hierarchy, both in the use phase (maintenance) and the end-of-life, including through reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics (in particular critical raw materials therein).
 | Measures are in place to manage waste, in accordance with the waste hierarchy, in particular during maintenance.
 | Measures are in place to minimise toxicity of anti-fouling paint and biocides as laid down in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which implements in Union law the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships adopted on 5 October 2001.
 | Measures are in place to minimise toxicity of anti-fouling paint and biocides as laid down in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | Measures are in place to prevent generation of waste in the use phase (maintenance) and to manage any remaining waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy.  The activity assesses the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support:  (a) reuse and use of secondary raw materials and re-used components in products manufactured;  (b) design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of products manufactured;  (c) waste management that prioritises recycling over disposal in the manufacturing process;  (d) information on and traceability of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of the manufactured products. Measures are in place to manage and recycle waste at the end-of life, including through decommissioning contractual agreements with recycling service providers, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation. These measures ensure that components and materials are segregated and treated to maximise recycling and reuse in accordance with the waste hierarchy, EU waste regulation principles and applicable regulations, in particular through the reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics and the critical raw materials therein. These measures also include the control and management of hazardous materials.
 | Measures are in place to prevent generation of waste in the use phase (maintenance, operation of transport services with regards to catering waste) and to manage any remaining waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy.   Measures are in place to manage and recycle waste at the end-of life, including through decommissioning contractual agreements with recycling service providers, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation.   These measures ensure that components and materials are segregated and treated to maximise recycling and reuse in accordance with the waste hierarchy, EU waste regulation principles and applicable regulations, in particular through the reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics and the critical raw materials therein.   These measures also include the control and management of hazardous materials.
 | Measures are put in place to prevent and manage construction and demolition waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy and in line with good industry practice, as laid down, for instance, in the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Protocol.
 | Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction and maintenance works. When choosing road surface types, low noise road surfaces are preferred, in accordance with the comprehensive criterion B7 ‘minimum requirements for low-noise pavement design’ of the EU Green Public Procurement Criteria for Road Design, Construction and Maintenance.
 | Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction or maintenance works.
 | Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during demolition and wrecking works.
 | Measures are taken to reduce noise, vibration, dust and pollutant emissions during construction maintenance works.
 | N/A
 | Operators limit waste generation in processes related to construction and demolition and take into account best available techniques.  At least 70% (by weight) of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste (excluding naturally occurring material referred to in category 17 05 04 in the European List of Waste established by Decision 2000/532/EC) generated on the construction site is prepared for reuse, recycling and other material recovery, including backfilling operations using waste to substitute other materials, in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol.  Operators use selective demolition to enable removal and safe handling of hazardous substances and facilitate reuse and high-quality recycling.  The activity assesses the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support: (a) reuse and use of secondary raw materials and reused components in products manufactured; (b) design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of products manufactured; (c) waste management that prioritises recycling over disposal, in the manufacturing process; (d) information on and traceability of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of the manufactured products.
 | Operators limit waste generation in processes related to construction and demolition and take into account best available techniques. At least 70% (by weight) of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste (excluding naturally occurring material referred to in category 17 05 04 in the European List of Waste established by Decision 2000/532/EC) generated on the construction site is prepared for reuse, recycling and other material recovery, including backfilling operations using waste to substitute other materials, in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the EU Construction and Demolition Waste Management Protocol*34 .   Operators use selective demolition to enable removal and safe handling of hazardous substances and facilitate reuse and high quality recycling.
 | Overground high voltage lines: (a) for construction site activities, activities follow the principles of the IFC General Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines. (b) activities respect applicable norms and regulations to limit impact of electromagnetic radiation on human health, including for activities carried out in the Union, the Council recommendation on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) and for activities carried out in third countries, the 1998 Guidelines of International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Activities do not use PCBs polyclorinated biphenyls.
 | Peat extraction is minimised.
 | Pumps and the kind of equipment used, which is covered by Ecodesign and Energy labelling comply, where relevant, with the top class requirements of the energy label laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/1369, and with implementing regulations under Directive 2009/125/EC and represent the best available technology.
 | Releases of ballast water containing non-indigenous species are prevented in line with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM). Measures are in place to prevent the introduction of non-indigenous species by biofouling of hull and niche areas of ships taking into account the IMO Biofouling Guidelines. Noise and vibrations are limited by using noise reducing propellers, hull design or on-board machinery in line with the guidance given in the IMO Guidelines for the Reduction of Underwater Noise. In the Union, the activity does not hamper the achievement of good environmental status, as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC, requiring that the appropriate measures are taken to prevent or mitigate impacts in relation to that Directive’s Descriptors 1 (biodiversity), 2 (non-indigenous species), 6 (seabed integrity), 8 (contaminants), 10 (marine litter), 11 (Noise/Energy) and as set out in Decision (EU) 2017/848 in relation to the relevant criteria and methodological standards for those descriptors, as applicable.
 | Separately collected waste fractions are not mixed in waste storage and transfer facilities with other waste or materials with different properties.
 | Separately collected waste is not mixed in waste storage and transfer facilities with other waste or materials with different properties.  Recyclable waste is not disposed of, incinerated or co-incinerated.
 | The accommodation establishment: (a) does not make any use of or offer to its guests any of the items listed in Part B of Annex to Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council35; (b) separates at source paper, metal, plastic, glass and biowaste where separate collection for these materials is available in the area36; (c) has a food waste prevention plan with a specific time-bound quantitative target of reduction of food waste37 .
 | The activity assesses availability of and, where feasible, uses equipment and components of high durability and recyclability and that are easy to dismantle and refurbish.
 | The activity assesses availability of and, where feasible, uses equipment and components of high durability and recyclability and that are easy to dismantle and refurbish. A waste management plan is in place and ensures maximal reuse, remanufacturing or recycling at end of life, including through contractual agreements with waste management partners, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation.
 | The activity assesses the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support: (a) reuse and use of secondary raw materials and reused components in products manufactured; (b) design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of products manufactured; (c) waste management that prioritises recycling over disposal, in the manufacturing process; (d) information on and traceability of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of the manufactured products.
 | The activity assesses the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support: (a) reuse and use of secondary raw materials and reused components in products manufactured; (b) design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of products manufactured; (c) waste management that prioritises recycling over disposal, in the manufacturing process; (d) information on and traceability of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of the manufactured products. Measures are in place to manage and recycle waste at the end-of life, including through decommissioning contractual agreements with recycling service providers, reflection in financial projections or official  project documentation. These measures ensure that components and materials are segregated and treated to maximise recycling and reuse in accordance with the waste hierarchy, EU waste regulation principles and applicable regulations, in particular through the reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics and the critical raw materials therein. These measures also include the control and management of hazardous materials.
 | The activity assesses the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support: (a) reuse and use of secondary raw materials and reused components in products manufactured; (b) design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of products manufactured; (c) waste management that prioritises recycling over disposal, in the manufacturing process; (d) information on product ingredients along the supply chain.
 | The activity complies with criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. For manufacturing of portable batteries, batteries comply with the applicable sustainability rules on the placing on the market of batteries in the Union, including restrictions on the use of hazardous substances in batteries, including Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council38.
 | The activity complies with criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. For the products manufactured from plastic materials in primary form, emissions from the manufacturing of those plastic materials are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including: (a) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector13, for emissions to water where relevant emission thresholds apply; (b) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste gas management and treatment systems in the chemical sector14 for emissions to air of new installations (or for existing installations within 4 years of the BATC publication) where relevant conditions apply; (c) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for the Production of Polymers15 for the production processes under conditions not covered by the BATC mentioned above; (d) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for the Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals – Solids and Others industry16; (e) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for the manufacture of Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals - Ammonia, Acids and Fertilisers17; (f) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for Manufacture of Organic Fine Chemicals18; (g) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for the production of speciality inorganic chemicals (SIC)19. No significant cross-media effects occur.
 | The activity complies with one of the following criteria:   (a) the manufacturing of anhydrous ammonia has greenhouse gas emissions (209) lower than 1,948 (210) tCO2e per tonne of anhydrous ammonia;   (b) ammonia is recovered from waste water
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix A to this Annex.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix A to this Annex. The activity complies with the requirements laid down in Article 6(b), 8b(1), point (a), and Article 8c(a) of Directive 2009/71/Euratom. The activity fulfils the requirements of Directive 2009/71/Euratom implemented in accordance with the international guidance of the IAEA and WENRA relating to extreme natural hazards, including floods and extreme weather conditions.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.   Detailed information referred to in point 1.2.(i) includes provisions to comply with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.  Environmental degradation risks related to preserving water quality and avoiding water stress are identified and addressed, in accordance with a water use and protection management plan, developed in consultation with stakeholders concerned. In order to limit thermal anomalies associated with the discharge of waste heat, operators of inland nuclear power plants utilising once through wet cooling by taking water from a river or a lake shall control:  (a) the maximum temperature of the recipient freshwater body after mixing, and  (b) the maximum temperature difference between the discharged cooling water and the recipient freshwater body.  The temperature control is implemented in accordance with the individual licence conditions for the specific operations, where applicable, or threshold values in line with the EU regulatory framework.  The activity complies with the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standards.  Nuclear activities are operated in compliance with requirements on water intended for human consumption of Directive 2000/60/EC and of Directive 2013/51/Euratom laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex. Where the waste water is treated to a level suitable for reuse in agricultural irrigation, the required risk management actions to avoid adverse environmental impacts have been defined and implemented.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex. With regard to de-icing activities, measures are in place to ensure the necessary discharge controls at airport level, to reduce the environmental impact on watercourses, including through use of more environmentally sustainable chemicals, glycol recovery and surface water treatment.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.  Environmental degradation risks related to preserving marine environment, in particular risk to the good environmental status as defined in Directive 2008/56/EC, are identified and addressed.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.  Remedial measures are protective of water and marine resources and apply best industry practices and technology64 with the aim of:  (a) reducing the generation of leachates from the landfill and avoiding outflow or infiltration of leachates into the surrounding soil and any potential hazard to groundwater and surface water;  (b) separately collecting and appropriately treating run-off water and leachates before discharge;  (c) tracking and analysing leachate generation rates and leachate concentration and composition in the after-care period through appropriate control and monitoring systems and processes;  (d) separately collecting and appropriately treating polluted soil in and around the landfill in order to block the pathway from the landfill to waterbodies through heavily soaked soil.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex. Relevant techniques are deployed for the protection of water and marine resources, as set out in the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste treatment56.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. As regards the reduction of sulphur oxides emissions and particulate matters, vessels comply with Directive (EU) 2016/802, and with Regulation 14 of Annex VI to the IMO MARPOL Convention. Sulphur in fuel content does not exceed 0,50 % in mass (the global sulphur limit) and 0,10 % in mass in emission control area (ECA) for sulphur oxides designated in the North and Baltic Seas as well as in the Mediterranean Sea (as of 2025) by the IMO. As regards nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, vessels comply with Regulation 13 of Annex VI to IMO MARPOL Convention. Tier II NOx requirement applies to ships constructed after 2011. Only while operating in NOx emission control areas established under IMO rules, ships constructed after 1 January 2016 comply with stricter engine requirements ([NAME]) reducing NOx emissions. Discharges of black and grey water comply with Annex IV to the IMO MARPOL Convention. Measures are in place to minimise toxicity of anti-fouling paint and biocides as laid down in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Batteries comply with the applicable sustainability rules on the placing on the market of batteries in the Union, including restrictions on the use of hazardous substances in batteries, including Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (93) and Directive 2006/66/EC.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including: (a) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the production of large volumes organic chemicals; (b) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector. No significant cross-media effects occurs.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including: (a) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for the Production of Polymers; (b) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector. No significant cross-media effects occurs.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for iron and steel production. No significant cross-media effects occur.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. No significant cross-media effects occur. For combustion plants with thermal input greater than 1 MW but below the thresholds for the BAT conclusions for large combustion plants to apply, emissions are below the emission limit values set out in Annex II, part 2, to Directive (EU) 2015/2193.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the non-ferrous metals industries. No significant cross-media effects occur.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the production of cement, lime and magnesium oxide. No significant cross-media effects occur. For manufacture of cement employing hazardous wastes as alternative fuels, measures are in place to ensure the safe handling of waste.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including: (a) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the production of chlor-alkali; (b) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector. No significant cross-media effects occurs.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including: (a) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for the Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals – Solids and Others industry; (b) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector. No significant cross-media effects occur.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including: (a) the Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) for the manufacture of Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals - Ammonia, Acids and [NAME]; (b) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector. No significant cross-media effects occurs.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, including: (a) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the production of chlor-alkali and the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for common waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector; (b) the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the refining of mineral oil and gas. No significant cross-media effects occurs.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Engines in vessels comply with emission limits set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (including vessels meeting those limits without type-approved solutions such as through after-treatment).
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Measures are taken to reduce noise, vibration, dust and pollutant emissions during construction maintenance works.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Non-radioactive emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. No significant cross-media effects occur. For nuclear power plants greater than 1 MW thermal input but below the thresholds for the BAT conclusions for large combustion plants to apply, emissions are below the emission limit values set out in Annex II, part 2, to Directive (EU) 2015/2193. Radioactive discharges to air, water bodies and ground (soil) comply with individual licence conditions for the specific operations, where applicable, or national threshold values in line with Directive 2013/51/Euratom and Directive 2013/59/Euratom. Spent fuel and radioactive waste is safely and responsibly managed in accordance with Directive 2011/70/Euratom and Directive 2013/59/Euratom. An adequate capacity of interim storage is available for the project, while national plans for disposal are in place to minimise the duration of interim storage, in compliance with Directive 2011/70/Euratom that considers radioactive waste storage, including long-term storage, as an interim solution, but not an alternative to disposal.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Sold spare parts comply with all relevant EU rules on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances, of generic nature or with specific relevance to that product category, such as Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Directive 2011/65/EU, and Directive (EU) 2017/2102.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Spare parts installed through repair, refurbishment or remanufacturing comply with all relevant Union rules on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances, of generic nature or with specific relevance to that product category, such as Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Directive 2011/65/EU, and Directive (EU) 2017/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council154. For repair or refurbishment activities, those requirements do not apply to the original components that have been retained in the product. For installations falling within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council155, emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT-AEL) ranges set out in the latest relevant best available techniques (BAT) conclusions and ensures at the same time that no significant cross-media effects occur.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. The activity implements safety procedures required to protect the health and safety of workers carrying out preparing for re-use operations.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. The activity is in line with Directive (EU) 2015/2193 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Noise, plastic, light and chemical pollution are minimised.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. The aircraft complies with Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.The aircraft referred to in points (b) and (c) of this Section complies with the following standards:  (a) amendment 13 of Volume I (noise), Chapter 14 of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention, where the sum of the differences at all three measurement points between the maximum noise levels and the maximum permitted noise levels specified in 14.4.1.1, 14.4.1.2 and 14.4.1.3, shall not be less than 22 EPNdB; (b) amendment 10 of Volume II (engine emissions), [NAME] and 4, of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. The aircraft complies with the relevant requirements referred to in Article 9(2) of the Regulation (EU) 2018/1139. The aircraft compliant with the technical screening criteria in points (b) to (e) complies with the following standards: (a) for aircraft other than freighter: amendment 13 of Volume I (noise), Chapter 14 of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention, where the sum of the differences at all three measurement points between the maximum noise levels and the maximum permitted noise levels specified in 14.4.1.1, 14.4.1.2 and 14.4.1.3, shall not be less than 22 EPNdB; for freighter aircraft: amendment 13 of Volume I (noise), Chapter 14 of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention; (b) amendment 10 of Volume II (engine emissions), [NAME] and 4, of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Where applicable, vehicles do not contain lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and cadmium, in accordance with Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Where applicable, vehicles do not contain lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and cadmium.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex. Where the sold product is initially produced by the activities classified under NACE codes C29, and is a vehicle, mobility component, system, separate technical unit, part or a spare part as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, it complies with the requirements of the most recent applicable stage of the Euro VI heavy duty emission type approval set out in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 or with the requirements of the most recent applicable stage of the Euro 6 light-duty emission type-approval set out in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 or their successors. For road vehicles of categories M and N, tyres comply with external rolling noise requirements in the highest populated class and with Rolling Resistance Coefficient (influencing the vehicle energy efficiency) in the two highest populated classes as set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740 of the European Parliament and of the Council and as can be verified from the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). Tyres comply with successors of Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 595/2009.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex.   The activity does not hamper the achievement of good environmental status, as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC, requiring that the appropriate measures are taken to prevent or mitigate impacts in relation to that Directive’s Descriptor 1 (biodiversity), laid down in Annex I to that Directive, and as set out in Decision (EU) 2017/848 in relation to the relevant criteria and methodological standards for that descriptor.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex.   Where relevant, maintenance of vegetation along road transport infrastructure ensures that invasive species do not spread.   Mitigation measures have been implemented to avoid wildlife collisions.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. An Environmental Impact Assessment is completed prior to the construction of a nuclear power plant, in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU. The required mitigation and compensatory measures are implemented. For sites/operations located in or near biodiversity sensitive areas likely to have a significant effect on biodiversity sensitive areas (including the Natura 2000 network of protected areas, UNESCO World Heritage sites and Key Biodiversity Areas, as well as other protected areas), an appropriate assessment, where applicable, has been conducted and based on its conclusions the necessary mitigation measures are implemented. The sites/operations shall not be detrimental to the conservation status of any of the habitats or species present in protected areas.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. In addition, the following is to be ensured: (a) in the EU, in relation with Natura 2000 sites: the activity does not have significant effects on Natura 2000 sites in view of their conservation objectives on the basis of an appropriate assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6(3) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC; (b) in the EU, in any area: the activity is not detrimental to the recovery or maintenance of the populations of species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC at a favourable conservation status. The activity is also not detrimental to the recovery or maintenance of the habitat types concerned and protected under Directive 92/43/EEC at a favourable conservation status; (c) in the EU, the introduction of invasive alien species is prevented, or their spread is managed in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014; (d) outside of the EU, activities are conducted in accordance with applicable law related to the conservation of habitats, species and the management of invasive alien species.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. In addition, the following is to be ensured: (a) in the EU, in relation with Natura 2000 sites: the activity does not have significant effects on Natura 2000 sites in view of their conservation objectives on the basis of an appropriate assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6(3) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC; (b) in the EU, in any area: the activity is not detrimental to the recovery or maintenance of the populations of species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC at a favourable conservation status. The activity is also not detrimental to the recovery or maintenance of the habitat types concerned and protected under Directive 92/43/EEC at a favourable conservation status; (c) outside of the Union, activities are conducted in accordance with applicable law related to the conservation of habitats and species.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. In areas designated by the national competent authority for conservation, the activity complies with the conservation objectives for those areas. There is no conversion of habitats specifically sensitive to biodiversity loss or with high conservation value, or of areas set aside for the restoration of such habitats in accordance with national law. The activity provides for maintaining and possibly enhancing biodiversity in accordance with national and local provisions, including the following: (a) ensuring the good ecological status, good environmental status or favourable conservation status of habitats and species and ensuring maintenance of typical habitat species; (b) the exclusion of the use or release of invasive species.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. In areas designated by the national competent authority for conservation, the activity is in accordance with the conservation objectives for those areas. There is no conversion of habitats specifically sensitive to biodiversity loss or with high conservation value, or of areas set aside for the restoration of such habitats in accordance with national law. Where applicable, the introduction of invasive alien species is prevented or their spread is managed in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. In case of offshore wind, the activity does not hamper the achievement of good environmental status as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC, requiring that the appropriate measures are taken to prevent or mitigate impacts in relation to that Directive’s Descriptors 1 (biodiversity) and 6 (seabed integrity), laid down in Annex I to that Directive, and as set out in Decision (EU) 2017/848 in relation to the relevant criteria and methodological standards for those descriptors.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. The introduction of invasive alien species is prevented or their spread is managed in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. The new construction is not built on one of the following: (a) arable land and crop land with a moderate to high level of soil fertility and below ground biodiversity as referred to the EU LUCAS survey; (b) greenfield land of recognised high biodiversity value and land that serves as habitat of endangered species (flora and fauna) listed on the European Red List or the IUCN Red List; (c) land matching the definition of forest as set out in national law used in the national greenhouse gas inventory, or where not available, is in accordance with the FAO definition of forest.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. Where applicable, the introduction of invasive alien species is prevented or their spread is managed in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014.
 | The activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix D to this Annex. Where protective areas of fauna and flora are affected, an Environmental Integration and a Restoration Plan139 is developed and implemented in order to restore ecosystems across land and sea after completion of the proper civil engineering measure. For this, measures are taken, such as sustainable forest management and avoidance of deforestation, wildlife passages across the construction or nature-based solutions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, and that address societal challenges effectively.
 | The activity complies with the life cycle GHG emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94 g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annex V to that [NAME].  Life cycle GHG emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:2018 (160) or ISO 14064-1:2018.  Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party.
 | The activity complies with the requirements laid down in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC. In accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC and in particular paragraph 7 of that Article, an impact assessment of the project is to be carried out to assess all its potential impacts on the status of water bodies within the same river basin and on protected habitats and species directly dependent on water, considering in particular migration corridors, free-flowing rivers or ecosystems close to undisturbed conditions. The assessment is based on recent, comprehensive and accurate data, including monitoring data on biological quality elements that are specifically sensitive to hydromorphological alterations, and on the expected status of the water body as a result of the new activities, as compared to its current one. It assesses, in particular, the cumulated impacts of the new project with other existing or planned infrastructure in the river basin. On the basis of that impact assessment, it has been established that the project is conceived, by design and location and by mitigation measures, so that it complies with one of the following requirements: (a) the project does not entail any deterioration nor compromises the achievement of good status or potential of the specific water body it relates to; (b) where the project risks to deteriorate or compromise the achievement of good status/potential of the specific water body it relates to, such deterioration is not significant, and is justified by a detailed cost-benefit assessment demonstrating both of the following: (i) the overriding reasons in the public interest or the fact that the benefits expected from the planned navigation infrastructure project in terms of benefits to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation outweigh the costs from deteriorating the status of water that are accruing to the environment and to society; (ii) the fact that the overriding public interest or the benefits expected from the activity cannot, for reasons of technical feasibility or disproportionate cost, be achieved by alternative means that would lead to a better environmental outcome (such as nature-based solutions, alternative location, rehabilitation/refurbishment to existing infrastructures, or use of technologies not disrupting river continuity). All technically feasible and ecologically relevant mitigation measures are implemented to reduce adverse impacts on water as well as on protected habitats and species directly dependent on water. Mitigation measures include, where relevant and depending on the ecosystems naturally present in the affected water bodies: (a) measures to ensure conditions as close as possible to undisturbed continuity, including measures to ensure longitudinal and lateral continuity, minimum ecological flow and sediment flow; (b) measures to protect or enhance morphological conditions and habitats for aquatic species; (c) measures to reduce adverse impacts of eutrophication. The effectiveness of those measures is monitored in the context of the authorisation or permit setting out the conditions aimed at achieving good status or potential of the affected water body. The project does not permanently compromise the achievement of good status/potential in any of the water bodies in the same river basin district. In addition to the mitigation measures, and where relevant, compensatory measures are implemented to ensure that the project does not result in overall deterioration of status of water bodies in the same river basin district. That result is achieved by restoring (longitudinal or lateral) continuity within the same river basin district to an extent that compensates the disruption of continuity, which the planned navigation infrastructure project may cause. Compensation starts prior to the execution of the project.
 | The activity does not hamper the achievement of good environmental status of marine waters or does not deteriorate marine waters that are already in good environmental status as defined in Article 2, points (21) of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC, that requires in particular that the appropriate measures are taken to prevent or mitigate impacts in relation to the descriptors laid down in [NAME] I to that Directive, taking into account the Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 in relation to the relevant criteria and methodological standards for those descriptors.   The activity complies with the provisions of Directive 2000/60/EC in particular with all the requirements laid down in Article 4 of that Directive. In accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC and in particular paragraph 7 of that Article, an impact assessment of the project is carried out to assess all its potential impacts on the status of water bodies within the same river basin and on protected habitats and species directly dependent on water, considering in particular migration corridors, free-flowing rivers or ecosystems close to undisturbed conditions.   The assessment is based on recent, comprehensive and accurate data, including monitoring data on biological quality elements that are specifically sensitive to hydromorphological alterations, and on the expected status of the water body as a result of the new activities, as compared to its current one.   The assessment considers, in particular, the cumulated impacts of the project with other existing or planned infrastructure in the river basin.   On the basis of that impact assessment, it has been established that the project is conceived, by design and location and by mitigation measures, so that it complies with one of the following requirements:  (a) the project does not entail any deterioration nor compromises the achievement of good status or potential of the specific water body it relates to;  (b) where the project risks to deteriorate or compromise the achievement of good status/potential of the specific water body it relates to, such deterioration is not significant, and is justified by a detailed cost-benefit assessment demonstrating both of the following:  (i) the overriding reasons in the public interest or the fact that the benefits expected from the planned navigation infrastructure project in terms of benefits to climate change mitigation/adaptation outweigh the costs from deteriorating the status of water that are accruing to the environment and to society;  (ii) the fact that the overriding public interest or the benefits expected from the activity cannot, for reasons of technical feasibility or disproportionate cost, be achieved by alternative means that would lead to a better environmental outcome (such as nature-based solutions, alternative location, rehabilitation/refurbishment to existing infrastructures, or use of technologies not disrupting river continuity).   All technically feasible and ecologically relevant mitigation measures are implemented to reduce adverse impacts on water as well as on protected habitats and species directly dependent on water. Mitigation measures include, where relevant and depending on the ecosystems naturally present in the affected water bodies:  (a) measures to ensure conditions as close as possible to undisturbed continuity, including measures to ensure longitudinal and lateral continuity, minimum ecological flow and sediment flow;  (b) measures to protect or enhance morphological conditions and habitats for aquatic species;  (c) measures to reduce adverse impacts of eutrophication. The effectiveness of those measures is monitored in the context of the authorisation or permit setting out the conditions aimed at achieving good status or potential of the affected water body. The project does not permanently compromise the achievement of good status/potential in any of the water bodies in the same river basin district. In addition to the mitigation measures referred to above, and where relevant, compensatory measures are implemented to ensure that the project does not result in overall deterioration of status of water bodies in the same river basin district. This is achieved by restoring (longitudinal or lateral) continuity within the same river basin district to an extent that compensates the disruption of continuity, which the planned navigation infrastructure project may cause. Compensation starts prior to the execution of the project.
 | The activity does not hamper the achievement of good environmental status, as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC, requiring that the appropriate measures are taken to prevent or mitigate impacts in relation to that Directive’s Descriptor 11 (Noise/Energy), laid down in Annex I to that Directive, and as set out in Decision (EU) 2017/848 in relation to the relevant criteria and methodological standards for that descriptor.
 | The activity does not include insurance of the extraction, storage, transport or manufacture of fossil fuels or insurance of vehicles, property or other assets dedicated to such purposes
 | The activity does not involve the degradation of land and sea with high carbon stock.
 | The activity does not involve the degradation of land with high carbon stock nor the degradation of marine environment with high carbon stock.
 | The activity does not involve the degradation of land with high carbon stock. Measures to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions of the full removal or treatment process are included in the remediation plan.
 | The activity does not use pesticides or fertilisers. Well documented and verifiable measures are taken to avoid the use of active ingredients that are listed in Annex I, part A, of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (62), the Rotterdam Convention on the prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade, the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and of active ingredients that are listed as classification Ia (‘extremely hazardous’) or Ib (‘highly hazardous’) in the WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by [NAME] (63). The activity complies with the relevant national law on active ingredients. Pollution of water and soil is prevented and cleaning up measures are undertaken when pollution occurs.
 | The activity has demonstrated best efforts to implement the relevant practices listed as ‘expected practices’ in the most recent version of the European Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency, or in CEN-CENELEC document [NAME] centre facilities and infrastructures - Part 99-1: Recommended practices for energy manage_x0002_ment’ and has implemented all expected practices that have been assigned the maximum value of 5 according to the most recent version of the European Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency
 | The activity is not undertaken for the purposes of fossil fuel extraction or fossil fuel transport
 | The activity is not undertaken for the purposes of fossil fuel extraction, transport or use.  The projected life-cycle GHG emissions from the researched technology, product or other solution do not undermine GHG mitigation objectives under the Paris Agreement or hinder the deployment of climate mitigation solutions.
 | The activity is not undertaken on fossil fuel extraction, storage, transport or manufacture facilities.
 | The activity manufactures one of the following:   (a) iron and steel where GHG emissions (146), reduced by the amount of emissions assigned to the production of waste gases in accordance  with point 10.1.5(a) of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2019/331 do not exceed the following values applied to the different manufacturing  process steps:   (i) hot metal =1,443 (147) tCO2e/t product;   (ii) sintered ore = 0,242 (148) tCO2e/t product;   (iii) coke (excluding lignite coke) = 0,237 (149) tCO2e/t product;   (iv) iron casting = 0,390 (150) tCO2e/t product;   (v) electric arc furnace (EAF) high alloy steel = 0,360 (151) tCO2e/t product;   (vi) electric arc furnace (EAF) carbon steel = 0,276 (152)] tCO2e/t product.   (b) steel in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) producing EAF carbon steel or EAF high alloy steel as defined in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)  2019/331 and where the steel scrap input relative to product output is:   (i) at least 70 % for the production of high alloy steel   (ii) at least 90 % for production of carbon steel
 | The activity manufactures one of the following:   (a) primary aluminium where the economic activity complies with two of the following criteria until 2025 and with all of the following criteria after 2025:   (i) the GHG emissions do not exceed 1,604 tCO2e per ton of aluminium manufactured;   (ii) the indirect GHG emissions do not exceed 270 g CO2e/kWh;   (iii) the electricity consumption for the manufacturing process does not exceed [NAME] MWh/t Al;   (b) secondary aluminium
 | The activity meets the requirements relating to sustainability, greenhouse gas emission savings and efficiency laid down in Article 29 of Directive 2018/2001.
 | The activity, on a life-cycle basis, does not increase GHG emissions as compared to the production based on the equivalent primary raw material(s). Life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions are calculated using Commission Recommendation 2013/179/EU53 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:201854 or ISO 14064-1:201855. Quantified life-cycle GHG emissions are verified by an independent third party.
 | The brine disposal is based on an environmental impact study including a site-specific assessment of impacts relative to brine marine disposal taking into account the following elements:  (a) description and understanding of the local baseline conditions, such as seawater quality, topography, hydrodynamic characteristics, and marine ecosystems based on field measurements and surveys;  (b) analysis of brine discharge impacts, based on dispersion modelling of the brine discharge and laboratory toxicity testing, aimed at defining safe discharge conditions taking into account salt concentration, total alkalinity, temperature and toxic metals.   The level of detail required in the assessment is appropriate to the size, process and recovery rates of the desalination plant, as well as its location.   The environmental impact study demonstrates that the impact of brine discharge does not deteriorate the ecosystem’s integrity.   Based on the environmental impact study, the activity adopts safe brine discharge criteria, including site-specific minimum brine dilution objectives, based on an appropriate characterisation of local water conditions, ecosystems, species and habitats, in order to mitigate the possible adverse effects of brine disposal.
 | The building is not dedicated to extraction, storage, transport or manufacture of fossil fuels.
 | The building is not dedicated to extraction, storage, transport or manufacture of fossil fuels.  For buildings built before 31 December 2020, the building has at least an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) class C. As an alternative, the building is within the top 30 % of the national or regional building stock expressed as operational Primary Energy Demand (PED) and demonstrated by adequate evidence, which at least compares the performance of the relevant asset to the performance of the national or regional stock built before 31 December 2020 and at least distinguishes between residential and non-residential buildings.   For buildings built after 31 December 2020, the Primary Energy Demand (PED) defining the energy performance of the building resulting from the construction does not exceed the threshold set for the nearly zeroenergy building (NZEB) requirements in national regulation implementing Directive 2010/31/EU. The energy performance is certified using an as built Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
 | The building is not dedicated to extraction, storage, transport or manufacture of fossil fuels.  The Primary Energy Demand (PED) setting out the energy performance of the building resulting from the construction does not exceed the threshold set for the nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) requirements in national regulation implementing Directive 2010/31/EU.   The energy performance is certified using an as built Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
 | The building owner or contractor ensures that during renovation, refurbishing or demolition activities implying the removal of foam panels40, or laminated boards41 installed in cavities or built up structures, that contain foams with Fluorinated greenhouse gases, saturated and unsaturated Hydrofluorocarbons, and Ozone Depleting Substances, as defined in Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 and in Regulation (EU) No 1005/2009, the emissions are avoided to the extent possible by handling the foams or the gases contained therein in a way that ensures the reuse or destruction of the foam panels or the gases contained in the foams. The recovery of the gases contained in the foams is carried out by appropriately trained personnel. Where recovery of these foams is not technically feasible, the operator shall draw up documentation providing evidence for the infeasibility of the recovery in the specific case. Such documentation is retained for five years and is made available, on request.
 | The built asset is not dedicated to the extraction, storage, transport or manufacture of fossil fuels. The concrete used in this activity includes cement, for which the greenhouse gas emissions131 from the production processes are: (a) for grey cement clinker, lower than 0,816132 tCO2e per tonne of grey cement clinker; (b) for cement from grey clinker or alternative hydraulic binder, lower than 0,530133 tCO2e per tonne of cement or alternative binder manufactured.
 | The conversion, repurposing or retrofit does not increase gas transmission and distribution capacity. The conversion, repurposing or retrofit does not extend the lifespan of the networks beyond their projected lifespan before the conversion, repurposing or retrofit, unless the network is dedicated to hydrogen or other low-carbon gases.
 | The direct GHG emissions of the activity are lower than 270 g CO2e/kWh.
 | The equipment used meets the requirements laid down in Directive 2009/125/EC for servers and data storage products.   The equipment used does not contain the restricted substances listed in Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, except where the concentration values by weight in homogeneous materials do not exceed the maximum values listed in that Annex.
 | The equipment used meets the requirements laid down in Directive 2009/125/EC for servers and data storage products.   The equipment used does not contain the restricted substances listed in Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, except where the concentration values by weight in homogeneous materials do not exceed the maximum values listed in that Annex.   A waste management plan is in place and ensures maximal recycling at end of life of electrical and electronic equipment, including through contractual agreements with recycling partners, reflection in financial projections or official project documentation.  At its end of life, the equipment undergoes preparation for reuse, recovery or recycling operations, or proper treatment, including the removal of all fluids and a selective treatment in accordance with [NAME] VII to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
 | The equipment used to operate the software meets the requirements laid down in Directive 2009/125/EC for servers and data storage products. The equipment used does not contain the restricted substances listed in Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU, except where the concentration values by weight in homogeneous materials do not exceed the maximum values listed in that Annex.
 | The greenhouse gas emissions from the desalination plant do not exceed 1080 gCO2e/m3 of freshwater produced (includingtreatments, pumping and brine disposal and the related energy use).
 | The infrastructure is not dedicated to creating a direct connection, or expanding an existing direct connection to a power production plant where the direct greenhouse gas emissions exceed 270 g CO2e/kWh
 | The infrastructure is not dedicated to transportation or storage of fossil fuels.   In case of new infrastructure or major renovation, the infrastructure has been climate proofed in accordance with the appropriate climate proofing practice that includes carbon footprinting and clearly defined shadow cost of carbon. Such carbon footprinting covers scope 1-3 emissions, and demonstrates that the infrastructure does not lead to additional relative greenhouse gas emissions, calculated on the basis of conservative assump_x0002_tions, values and procedures.
 | The permanent closure and remediation as well as the after-care of old landfills, where the landfill gas capture system is installed, are carried out in accordance with the following rules: (a) general requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 1999/31/EC; (b) control and monitoring procedures set out in Annex III to that Directive.
 | The plastic in primary form is one of the following:   (a) fully manufactured by mechanical recycling of plastic waste;   (b) where mechanical recycling is not possible, fully manufactured by chemical recycling of plastic waste where the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of the manufactured plastic, excluding any calculated credits from the production of fuels, are lower than the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of the equivalent primary plastic manufactured from fossil fuel feedstock. Life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions are calculated using Recommendation 2013/179/EU or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:2018 or ISO 14064-1:2018.  Quantified life-cycle GHG emissions are verified by an independent third party.   (c) derived wholly or partially from renewable feedstock where the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of the manufactured plastic in primary form, manufactured wholly or partially from renewable feedstock, is lower than the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of the equivalent plastics in primary form manufactured from fossil fuel feedstock. Life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions are calculated using Recommendation 2013/179/EU or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:2018 or ISO 14064-1:2018. Quantified life-cycle GHG emissions are verified by an independent third party.  Agricultural biomass used for the manufacture of plastics in its primary form complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 2 to 5, of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Forest biomass used for the manufacture of plastics in its primary form complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 6 and 7, of that Directive
 | The reinsurance activity does not cover cession of insurance of the extraction, storage, transport or manufacture of fossil fuels or the cession of insurance of vehicles, property or other assets dedicated to such purposes
 | The silvicultural change induced by the activity on the area covered by the activity is not likely to result in a significant reduction of sustainable supply of primary forest biomass suitable for the manufacturing of wood-based products with long-term circularity potential. This criterion may be demonstrated through the climate benefits analysis referred to in point (2).
 | The trains and wagons are not dedicated to the transport of fossil fuels.
 | The use of pesticides is minimised and alternative approaches or techniques, which may include non-chemical alternatives to pesticides are favoured, in accordance with Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, safe where the use of pesticides is needed to control outbreaks of pest and diseases. The activity minimises the use of fertilisers and does not use manure.
 | The use of pesticides is minimised and alternative approaches or techniques, which may include non-chemical alternatives to pesticides are favoured, in accordance with Directive 2009/128/EC, with exception of occasions where the use of pesticides is needed to control outbreaks of pest and diseases. The activity minimises the use of fertilisers and does not use manure. The activity complies with Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 or national rules on fertilisers or soil improvers for agricultural use. Well documented and verifiable measures are taken to avoid the use of active ingredients that are listed in Annex I, part A, of Regulation (EU) 2019/102111, the Rotterdam Convention on the prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade, the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and of active ingredients that are listed as classification Ia (‘extremely hazardous’) or Ib (‘highly hazardous’) in the WHO recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard12. Pollution of water and soil is prevented and cleaning up measures are undertaken when pollution occurs. The activity complies with the relevant national law on active ingredients.
 | The use of pesticides is reduced and alternative approaches or techniques, which may include non-chemical alternatives to pesticides, are favoured, in accordance with Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (13), with exception of occasions where the use of pesticides is needed to control outbreaks of pests and of diseases. The activity minimises the use of fertilisers and does not use manure. The activity complies with Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (14) or national rules on fertilisers or soil improvers for agricultural use. Well documented and verifiable measures are taken to avoid the use of active ingredients that are listed in Annex I, part A, of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (15) of the European Parliament and of the Council (16), the Rotterdam Convention on the prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade (17), the Minamata Convention on Mercury (18), the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (19), and of active ingredients that are listed as classification Ia (‘extremely hazardous’) or Ib (‘highly hazardous’) in the WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by [NAME] (20). The activity complies with the relevant national law on active ingredients. Pollution of water and soil is prevented and cleaning up measures are undertaken when pollution occurs.
 | The vessels are not dedicated to the transport of fossil fuels.
 | Vehicles comply with the requirements of the most recent applicable stage of the Euro 6 light-duty emission type-approval*1 set out in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007. Vehicles comply with the emission thresholds for clean light-duty vehicles set out in Table 2 of the Annex to Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council*2. For road vehicles of categories M and N, tyres comply with external rolling noise requirements in the highest populated class and with Rolling Resistance Coefficient (influencing the vehicle energy efficiency) in the highest two populated classes as set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740 and as can be verified from the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). Vehicles comply with Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council*3.
 | Vehicles of categories M1 and N1 are both of the following:   (a) reusable or recyclable to a minimum of 85 % by weight;   (b) reusable or recoverable to a minimum of 95 % by weight.   Measures are in place to manage waste both in the use phase (maintenance) and the end-of-life of the fleet, including through reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics (in particular critical raw materials therein), in accordance with the waste hierarchy
 | Vehicles of categories N1, N2 and N3 are both of the following:   (a) reusable or recyclable to a minimum of 85 % by weight;   (b) reusable or recoverable to a minimum of 95 % by weight.   Measures are in place to manage waste both in the use phase (maintenance) and the end-of-life of the fleet, including through reuse and recycling of batteries and electronics (in particular critical raw materials therein), in accordance with the waste hierarchy.
 | Vessels comply with the emission limits set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (including vessels meeting those limits without type-approved solutions such as through after-treatment).
 | Where appropriate, given the sensitivity of the area affected, in particular in terms of the size of population affected, noise and vibrations from use of infrastructure are mitigated by introducing open trenches, wall barriers, or other measures and they comply with Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council*2 . Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction or maintenance works. For manufacturing of constituents, the activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix C to this Annex.
 | Where data centres are being used and operated, the activity has demonstrated best efforts to implement the relevant practices listed as ‘expected practices’ in the most recent version of the European Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency, or in CEN-CENELEC document [NAME] centre facilities and infrastructures - Part 99-1: Recommended practices for energy [NAME] and has implemented all expected practices that have been assigned the maximum value of 5 according to the most recent version of the European Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency.
 | Where installed as part of the renovation works, except for renovation works in residential building units, the specified water use for the following water appliances are attested by product datasheets, a building certification or an existing product label in the Union, in accordance with the technical specifications laid down in Appendix E to Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139: (a) wash hand basin taps and kitchen taps have a maximum water flow of 6 litres/min; (b) showers have a maximum water flow of 8 litres/min; (c) WCs, including suites, bowls and flushing cisterns, have a full flush volume of a maximum of 6 litres and a maximum average flush volume of 3,5 litres; (d) urinals use a maximum of 2 litres/bowl/hour. Flushing urinals have a maximum full flush volume of 1 litre.
 | Where installed, except for installations in residential building units, the specified water use for the following water appliances are attested by product datasheets, a building certification or an existing product label in the Union, in accordance with the technical specifications laid down in Appendix E to Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139: (a) wash hand basin taps and kitchen taps have a maximum water flow of 6 litres/min; (b) showers have a maximum water flow of 8 litres/min; (c) WCs, including suites, bowls and flushing cisterns, have a full flush volume of a maximum of 6 litres and a maximum average flush volume of 3,5 litres; (d) urinals use a maximum of 2 litres/bowl/hour. Flushing urinals have a maximum full flush volume of 1 litre. To avoid impact from the construction site, the activity complies with the criteria set out in Appendix B to this Annex.
 | Where relevant, noise and vibrations from use of infrastructure are mitigated by introducing open trenches, wall barriers or other measures and comply with Directive 2002/49/EC. Measures are taken to reduce noise, dust and pollutant emissions during construction or maintenance works.
 | Where the activity involves on-site generation of heat/cool or co-generation including power, the direct GHG emissions of the activity are lower than 270 gCO2e/kWh.
 | Where the activity involves on-site generation of heat/cool or co-generation including power, the direct GHG emissions of the activity are lower than 270 gCO2e/kWh. For the refrigerant threshold, the Global Warming Potential does not exceed 150 in cooling of the substance. Where active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or drug substances are made from substances listed in Sections 3.10 to 3.16 of Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139, the GHG emissions do not exceed the limites set out in their respective criteria for DNSH to climate change mitigation. The substitution does not lead to an increment of lifecycle GHG emissions. Lifecycle GHG emissions are calculated using Recommendation 2013/179/EU or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:201816 or ISO 14064-1:201817. Quantified life-cycle GHG emissions are verified by an independent third party.
 | Where the activity involves on-site generation of heat/cool or co-generation including power, the direct GHG emissions of the activity are lower than 270 gCO2e/kWh. The activity develops a strategy to account for and reduce the GHG emissions arising from the services upstream and downstream of the value chain, including: (a) intermediate products and raw materials; (b) transport along the value chain, including shipping and returns; (c) maintenance and operations, including laundry and cleaning; (d) end of life, including waste management.
 | Where the activity involves on-site generation of heat/cool or co-generation including power, the direct GHG emissions of the activity are lower than 270 gCO2e/kWh. The activity develops a strategy to account for and reduce the GHG emissions arising from transport along the value chain, including shipping and returns, to the extent these are traceable.
 | Where the activity involves on-site generation of heat/cool or co-generation including power, the direct GHG emissions of the activity are lower than 270 gCO2e/kWh. The activity develops a strategy to account for and reduce the GHG emissions arising from transport along the value chain, including shipping and returns, to the extent these are traceable. Where the sold product is initially produced by the activities classified under NACE codes C29, and is a vehicle, mobility component, system, separate technical unit, part or a spare part as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, when sold in the secondary market after 2025 and before 2030 the following criteria apply: (a) vehicles of category M1 and N1 classified as light-duty vehicles should comply with specific emissions of CO2, as defined in Article 3(1), point (h), of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council169 lower than 50gCO2/km (low- and zero-emission light-duty vehicles);  (b) vehicles of category L(82) with tailpipe CO2 emissions equal to 0g CO2e/km calculated in accordance with the emission test laid down in Regulation (EU) 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council(83);  (c) vehicles of categories N2 and N3, and N1 classified as heavy-duty vehicles, not dedicated to transporting fossil fuels with a technically permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes that are ‘zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles’ as defined in Article 3, point (11), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242;  (d) vehicles of categories N2 and N3 not dedicated to transporting fossil fuels with a technically permissible maximum laden mass exceeding 7,5 tonnes that are zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles’, as defined in Article 3, point (11), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 or ‘low-emission heavy-duty vehicles’ as defined in Article 3, point (12) of that Regulation.  Where the product, initially produced by the activities classified under NACE codes C29, and being a vehicle, mobility component, system, separate technical unit, part or a spare part as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, is sold in the secondary market after 2030 specific emissions of CO2, as defined in Article 3(1), point (h), of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 are zero.  Where product sold is initially produced by the activities classified under NACE codes C26 or C27, the product complies with Directive 2009/125/EC and the implementing regulations adopted under that Directive.
 | Where the landfill body contains significant amounts of biodegradable waste, a system for landfill gas capture and abatement and a monitoring plan for landfill gas leakage is in place in accordance with operational and technical requirements of Directive 1999/31/EC, or for activities located in third countries in accordance with equivalent national law or commonly accepted international industry standards.
 | Where the manufactured product contains refrigerants, it complies with the GWP performance laid down in the Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council35. The activity does not manufacture products containing [NAME] hexafluoride (SF6). Where applicable, the manufactured product does not score lower than the third significantly populated class36 of energy efficiency in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council and delegated acts adopted under that Regulation.
 | Where the remediation project foresees the excavation and removal of the existing landfill or dumpsite, the excavated waste is managed in accordance with the waste hierarchy principle, prioritizing recycling over other types of material recovery, over incineration and disposal, to the extent that this is technically feasible and does not increase risks for the environmental or human health.