Real progress on renewables – or just pretend? Four things to know about EU biofuels policy
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WATCH: European renewable ethanol, a clean mobility solution
Read NewsEU recognises importance of crop-based ethanol to achieving climate goals
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France’s clean mobility move: E85 conversion boxes approved for motorists
Read NewsEuropeans speak: How can the EU reduce GHG emissions?
We hit the streets to ask Europeans what they think about EU efforts to tackle climate change, and what role renewable energy sources such as biofuels should play. Their answers may surprise you.
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In 2015, our renewable ethanol transport fuel achieved 64% GHG savings compared to petrol, thereby reducing Europe’s annual GHG emissions by 6 million tonnes - equivalent to the annual emissions of 4 million new cars.
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Renewable ethanol is a versatile product and our industry is a vital asset in Europe’s quest to decarbonize transport, boost growth and jobs, and achieve greater resource efficiency by utilising a range of feedstocks, such as waste and residues.
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The European renewable ethanol industry is a sustainable and innovative building block of the bioeconomy, which is creating new markets and employment opportunities, not only for Europe’s farmers but also for high-tech jobs in rural areas.
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In 2015, our ethanol biorefineries produced 4.5 billion liters of renewable ethanol transport fuel which displaced the need for 19 million barrels of petrol in road transport - equivalent to nearly 4% of Europe’s petrol volumes. This saved €1 billion to Europe's oil import bill.
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In 2015, our companies produced 4.9 million tonnes of high-protein, GMO-free animal feed co-product - enough to feed 10% of Europe’s dairy herd. This ensures that ethanol production supports food production and increases food security.
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Europe’s ethanol sector uses feedstocks grown on less than 1% of Europe’s agricultural land and has a high potential for further production with low indirect land use change (ILUC) impacts
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