Headlines
- Commission to present Sustainable Transport Investment Plan on 21 October
- Climate diplomacy strategy expected ahead of COP30
- European high-speed rail network plan set for 17 September
- Clean corporate vehicles consultation closes 8 September
- Paphos approves Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan to 2030
- UK regulator rules LNG cruise ads misleading
- Barriers to unlock net-zero progress revealed in IRU survey
- ETS consultation reveals split views on efficiency, strong support for market links and new decarbonisation funding
Sustainable Transport Investment Plan scheduled for 21 October
The European Commission is tentatively expected to present its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan on 21 October, alongside the 2026 work programme. Timing remains subject to the Better Regulation process and may be amended at the President’s discretion.
Commission to set climate diplomacy vision before COP30
On 16 October, the College is scheduled to present a global energy and climate diplomacy strategy ahead of COP30. The agenda also includes a Pact for the Mediterranean and the annual report of the European Fiscal Board.
European high-speed rail network plan expected in September
A European high-speed rail network plan is listed for presentation at the 17 September College meeting, alongside a new EU–India strategic agenda.
Clean corporate vehicles consultation closes 8 September
The Commission’s consultation on decarbonising corporate fleets closes next week. Corporate vehicles represent 60 per cent of new car sales and nearly all vans, trucks, and buses. The forthcoming legislative proposal will target demand-side gaps through possible national targets, incentives, or fleet obligations. Adoption is scheduled for 2025.
Paphos adopts Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan to 2030
The Cypriot city of Paphos has approved a mobility plan targeting 2030, prioritising upgrades in public transport, road infrastructure, and parking management. The scheme is co-financed by the EU Cohesion Fund (85 per cent) and national resources (15 per cent).
UK regulator rules LNG cruise ads misleading
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that claims made in cruise advertisements promoting LNG as “the world’s cleanest marine fuel” and presenting ships as a “green alternative” were misleading. The decision, published on 3 September, upheld complaints against Sunshine Cruise Holidays Ltd, TravelCircle Ltd, and Barrhead Travel Service Ltd. The regulator found that the ads exaggerated the environmental credentials of LNG and omitted key information on methane slip and other impacts. The companies were instructed to ensure future environmental claims are substantiated and not presented without proper context.
