MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Negative consequences of implementing acts for Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on Poland’s battery production industry – E-001580/2024(ASW)

As required by Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542[1], the Commission is currently developing a methodology for calculating and verifying the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries.

After publication of a draft delegated act on the ‘Have your say’ portal on 30 April 2024[2] and a dedicated meeting of the Member State expert group on 11 July 2024, the Commission is currently analysing the way forward for the adoption of the delegated act, taking into account the feedback received.

The development and implementation of the carbon footprint requirements for batteries is based on a stepwise approach in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

For the final step of setting maximum carbon footprint thresholds, the Commission will carry out an impact assessment, including an assessment of the economic impacts of this measure.

• [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj
• [2] https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13877-Batteries-for-electric-vehicles-carbon-footprint-methodology_en