Industrial activities in the EU give rise to significant pollution. They contribute about 55% of the EU's total emissions of CO2, 88% of SO2, 36% of NOx and 50% of dust emissions. Although overall industrial pollution has been reduced in recent years, emissions of some substances remain high and additional cuts are necessary if key environmental and health objectives are to be achieved. These include the objectives set in particular in the context of EU Climate Change policy and in the EU's Thematic Strategies in particular on air, waste and soil.
The current EU legal framework on industrial emissions comprises the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive, plus the so-called "sectoral Directives" on large combustion plants, waste incineration, solvent emissions and titanium dioxide.
In the context of the process to evaluate and review the IPPC Directive, the Commission is analysing the potential for improving the current EU legislation on industrial emissions. This questionnaire seeks your views on actions which could be taken at EU level to ensure a high level of environmental protection through the prevention and control of industrial emissions. The replies will be used as input to the process of reviewing the legislation during 2007.
The questionnaire is available for a two month consultation period from 17 April till 18 June. The questionnaire takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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