Policy name | EU implemen-tation stage/status | Formal adoption date | Main consumption categories targeted | Responsible to implement | Affected sectors | |
Ecodesign requirements for energy-related products | Directive | Adopted, to be repealed | 21 October2009 | Appliances | Manufacturer, importer | Consumer |
Community Ecolabel scheme (EU EcoLabel) Regulation | Regulation | Adopted | 25 November 2009 | Appliances | Manufacturer, importer | Consumer |
EU Public Procurement Directive | Directive | Adopted | 26 February 2014 | Public consumption | Government | Industry |
Revised Directive on waste 2018/851 | Directive | Adopted | 30 May 18 | Household goods, appliances, food | Government | Industry |
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism | Regulation | Adopted | 10 May 2023 | Investments | Importer | Trade, Industry |
Emissions Trading System (ETS) and revision of the ETS for road transport and buildings (ETS2) | Directive | Adopted | 10 May 2023 | Housing, Mobility | Retailer | Consumer |
Deforestation Regulation | Regulation | Adopted | 31 May 2023 | Investments | Importer, traders | Agriculture, Forestry |
Energy Efficiency Directive | Directive | Adopted | 13 September 2023 | Housing, public consumption | Government, Wholesaler, retailer | Industry, Consumer |
Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition | Directive | Provisional agreement | Expected 2024 | Household goods | Manufacturer, retailer, trader | Consumer |
EcoDesign for Sustainable Products Regulation | Regulation | Provisional agreement | Expected 2024 | Household goods, appliances | Manufacturer, Importer, distributor | Industry, Consumer |