Legal clearing obligations, Crit'Air stickers, etc.: what changes on January 1, 2025
From January 1, 2025, new measures will come into force to strengthen the ecological transition, the circular economy and environmental protection. These changes aim to reduce ecological impact and promote more sustainable practices in several sectors. Here is an overview of the main new features.
Decarbonization
- Automotive sector : a new level of the European CAFE regulation will require manufacturers to reduce the average emissions of vehicles registered in Europe. This marks an important step in reducing the carbon footprint of the automotive sector.
- Energy Saving Certificate (EEC) : three new sheets governing EWCs for industry will be introduced. They aim to optimize the use of waste heat, in particular by converting it into electricity or compressed air, or by storing it.
Fight against energy poverty
- Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) : private landlords whose homes display an energy label G will be prohibited from entering into new rental contracts. This measure is part of the Climate and Resilience law.
Circular economy
- Ban on plastic containers in collective catering : schools, nurseries and medical establishments in municipalities with more than 2,000 inhabitants will have to abandon plastic warming containers.
- Simplified collection of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) : producers will have to finance and organize the collection of old vehicles, now free for individuals.
- Ban on exporting electrical and electronic waste outside the EU : this ban aims to avoid poor management of this waste in third countries.
Air quality
In territories where regulatory air quality thresholds are exceeded, access restrictions for Crit'Air 3 vehicles will come into force.
Risk prevention and adaptation
- Mandatory clearing : owners or tenants of land located near forest areas at risk of fire will receive information on their legal obligation to clear brush. This measure aims to reduce the risk of fire and protect residents.
