The latest rules will help promote innovation in new and emerging technologies and foster material efficiency and decarbonisation by encouraging greener practices.
The updated Directive on industrial and livestock rearing emissions will enter into force on Sunday (4 August), revising the former Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
In line with the Zero Pollution ambition of the European Green Deal, the revised Directive will result in less emissions from large industrial installations and pig and poultry farms. This will ensure a healthier environment for people and the planet, whilst spurring innovation, rewarding frontrunners, and providing industry with a level playing field on the EU market and improved investment certainty.
This modernised law will help guide industrial investments necessary for Europe’s transition towards a cleaner, carbon-neutral, more circular and competitive economy.
By 2050, the implementation of the revised Directive is expected to reduce emissions of key air pollutants (PM2.5, SO2, NOX and NMVOC (non-methane volatile organic compounds)) by up to 40% compared to 2020 levels.
It is the first EU environmental law to enshrine the right of people to seek compensation for damage to their health caused by illegal pollution.
Member States now have 22 months to transpose the revised IED. The Commission will adopt secondary legislation (implementing and delegated acts) to complement the law and assist with its application. Data will be first reported to the new Industrial Emissions Portal in 2028.
