Law 1/2023 on Environmental Quality of Asturias
The Principality of Asturias reinforces its climate commitment with Law 1/2023 on Environmental Quality, a standard that regulates the environmental impact of economic activities and promotes the decarbonization of the business fabric. Unlike other communities, the obligation is not based on CNAE, but on the level of environmental impact of each activity.
Key regulations in Asturias:
- Law 1/2023 on Environmental Quality
- Requires environmental authorization or responsible declaration depending on the type of activity.
- Applies to companies with high environmental impact, regardless of the sector.
- Decree 40/2021 – Asturias Carbon Footprint Registry
- Voluntary registration for companies, citizens, and administrations.
- Includes:
- Carbon footprint and reduction plans
- CO2 absorption projects
- Offset commitments
- Facilitates access to public aid and improves business reputation.
- Asturian Climate Action Strategy 2023–2030 (EAxCLIMA)
- Goal: reduce 55% of emissions by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
- Incentives aimed at industrial, transport, and energy sectors.
Notable subsidies:
- Up to 80% of the cost of carbon footprint calculation.
- Up to 5,000 € per registration in the regional registry.
- 1,125,000 € for energy efficiency.
- 1,400,000 € for the acquisition of efficient equipment.
What should companies do?
- Calculate their carbon footprint
- Develop an emissions reduction plan
- Register voluntarily
- Apply for decarbonization aid
What happens if you don't comply?
- Difficulties accessing subsidies and public tenders.
- Lower competitiveness compared to more sustainable companies.
- Higher operating costs due to energy inefficiency.
Asturias offers a strategic opportunity for companies that commit to measuring and reducing their carbon footprint, even without being legally obligated. Anticipating not only avoids future risks but also improves profitability and reputation.
If you want to know more, consult our blog here.
Is your company affected by this law? At airCO2 we help you manage it step by step.