Call for energy and climate stability towards 2040
We, the undersigned organisations, would like to draw the attention of policy-makers to the urgent need to adopt a robust industrial, energy and climate framework for 2040, based on a 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction, underpinned by robust renewables and energy efficiency targets, paired with flexibility and storage. This is the optimal target and most cost-effective means to address the four fundamental challenges Europe faces - security, affordability, competitiveness and the climate crisis.
It will ensure investors’ confidence and provide a clear pathway for coordinated EU-wide action, aligning Member State efforts and safeguarding coherence across national policies.
A strong policy framework will also enhance public trust by delivering tangible benefits, including lower energy bills and economic stability.
Certainty and stability are necessary to leverage private capital and ensure the 2030 climate and energy targets are met cost-effectively.
A strong 2040 framework, including for energy efficiency and renewables, would align with the EU's political compass and reinforce Europe's attractiveness for cleantech businesses and investors.
We call on policy-makers to keep the EU’s momentum on industrial, energy and climate policy to 2040.
Members of EU Parliament
Nicolás Gonzalez Casares
Spain, S&D
Bas Eickhout
The Netherlands, The Greens
Cristina Guarda
Italy, The Greens
Jutta Paulus
Germany, The Greens
Thomas Pellerin-Carlin
France, S&D
Benedetta Scuderi
Italy, The Greens
Dario Tamburrano
Italy, The Left
Marie Toussaint
France, The Greens
Yvan Verougstraete
Belgium, Renew Europe
Scientists & Others
Bertrand Piccard
Initiator, Pilot and Chairman
Christian Capelle
Professor at Henallux
Joydeep Dutta
Professor at KTH
François Gemenne
Professor at HEC
Claude-Alain Roulet
Professor at EPFL
Peter Sweatman
Energy Efficiency Finance expert
Claude Turmes
Former Minister of Energy, Luxembourg
Industry
Industry Association
Academic Institutions
NGO, Foundation, Not-for Profit, Think Tanks
Others
