Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive

The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) is a cornerstone of the European Union's environmental legislation, aiming to control and reduce industrial emissions across member states. In April 2024, the EU adopted Directive (EU) 2024/1785, amending the original IED (Directive 2010/75/EU), introducing significant updates to enhance environmental protection and align with the EU's climate objectives.

Key Objectives of IED 2.0:

-> Strengthening Emission Controls: The updated directive imposes stricter limits on pollutants emitted by industrial installations, aiming to further reduce air and water pollution. -> Enhancing Best Available Techniques (BAT): It updates BAT reference documents (BREFs), ensuring that industries adopt the most effective and advanced technologies to minimize emissions. The Sevilla -> Process facilitates the development and review of these BREFs through collaborative stakeholder engagement. -> Promoting Industrial Decarbonization: IED 2.0 supports the EU's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 by encouraging industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This includes aligning with initiatives like the "Clean Industrial Deal," which aims to assist high-emission sectors in transitioning to net-zero emissions. -> Ensuring Consistent Implementation: The directive aims to harmonize the enforcement of emission standards across EU member states, preventing competitive distortions and ensuring a level playing field.

Implementation and Compliance: -> Industrial operators are required to obtain permits that set specific emission limits and are subject to regular monitoring and reporting to ensure compliance. -> Member states must establish effective enforcement mechanisms, including penalties for non-compliance, to uphold the directive's standards.

By adopting IED 2.0, the EU reinforces its commitment to environmental sustainability, aiming to reduce pollution, promote cleaner industrial processes, and meet its climate targets.

In February 2025, the European Commission unveiled the "Clean Industrial Deal," a plan to assist Europe's most polluting industries in transitioning to net-zero emissions. This initiative complements the objectives of IED 2.0 by providing financial support and regulatory incentives to accelerate industrial decarbonization. l