9.2 Research, development and innovation for direct air capture of CO 2 (climate change mitigation)

Kurzbeschreibung

Research, applied research and experimental development of solutions, processes, technologies, business models and other products dedicated to the direct air capture of CO 2 in the atmosphere. The economic activities in this category could be associated with several NACE codes, in particular M71.1.2 and M72.1 in accordance with the statistical classification of economic activities established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006. An economic activity in this category is an enabling activity as referred to in Article 10(1), point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 where it complies with the technical screening criteria set out in this Section.

Wirtschaftsaktivität (EU-Taxonomie)

Rechtsakt: 2021/2139, Anhang I, Abschnitt 9.2 · PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES

Umweltziel: climate change mitigation

NACE-Codes: M71.1, M72.1

Beschreibung

Research, applied research and experimental development of solutions, processes, technologies, business models and other products dedicated to the direct air capture of CO 2 in the atmosphere. The economic activities in this category could be associated with several NACE codes, in particular M71.1.2 and M72.1 in accordance with the statistical classification of economic activities established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006. An economic activity in this category is an enabling activity as referred to in Article 10(1), point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 where it complies with the technical screening criteria set out in this Section.

Technische Bewertungskriterien

Technical screening criteria Substantial contribution to climate change mitigation 1. The activity researches, develops or provides innovation for technologies, products or other solutions that are dedicated to the direct air capture of CO 2 in the atmosphere. _____________ ( 316 ) ISO standard 14067:2018, Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification (version of 4.6.2021: https://www.iso.org/standard/71206.html). ( 317 ) ISO standard 14064-1:2018, Greenhouse gases — Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals (version of 4.6.2021: https://www.iso.org/standard/66453.html.) 2. The implementation of the technologies, products or other solutions being researched for the direct air capture of CO 2 in the atmosphere has the potential to result in overall net GHG emissions reductions once commercialised. 3. Where the researched, developed or innovated technology, product or other solution is at TRL 1 to 7, life- cycle GHG emissions are evaluated in simplified form by the entity carrying out the research. The entity demonstrates one of the following, where applicable: (a) a patent not older than 10 years associated with the technology, product or other solution, where information on its GHG emission reduction potential has been provided; (b) a permit obtained from a competent authority for operating the demonstration site associated with the innovative technology, product or other solution for the duration of the demonstration project, where information on its GHG emission reduction potential has been provided. Where the researched, developed or innovated technology, product or other solution is at TRL 8 or higher, life- cycle GHG emissions are calculated using Recommendation 2013/179/EU or, alternatively, using ISO 14067:2018 ( 318 ) or ISO 14064-1:2018 ( 319 ) and are verified by an independent third party. Do no significant harm (‘DNSH’) (2) Climate change adaptation The researched technology, product or other solution complies with the criteria set out in Appendix A to this Annex. (3) Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources 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. (4) Transition to a circular economy 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. (5) Pollution prevention and control 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. (6) Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems 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.