Law 7/2021 and the Carbon Footprint in Extremadura
Extremadura aligns with Law 7/2021 to advance towards climate neutrality, requiring large companies to measure and register their carbon footprint from January 1, 2025. Although it does not yet have a specific regional climate change law, it has developed various initiatives that reinforce its commitment to sustainability and environmental efficiency.
Who is obligated in Extremadura?
- Large companies
- Criterion: More than 250 employees or turnover > 50 million €
- Obligation: Calculate and register their carbon footprint annually from 2025
- Examples: industries, large chains, service companies
- SMEs
- Not obligated for now
- Recommended to anticipate future regulations or to improve their commercial positioning
Regional initiatives and context:
- Interdepartmental Commission on Climate Change (2021): coordination of climate policies
- Law 5/2022: adjustments in environmental assessment to align with state and European standards
- Expansion of the SPIDA system (2024): prevention of climate risks such as floods
- Revision of the RDP (2024): compensation to farmers affected by climate impacts
Steps to comply with the law:
- Calculate the carbon footprint
- Register emissions in the National Carbon Footprint Registry
- Design an emissions reduction plan
- Access public subsidies for sustainable projects
Benefits of compliance:
- Access to aid and tax benefits
- Improved corporate reputation
- Prevention of legal sanctions and operational risks
What happens if you don't comply?
- Possible economic sanctions from 2025
- Difficulties in accessing tenders and subsidies
- Loss of competitiveness against sustainable companies
Complying with Law 7/2021 in Extremadura is not only a future obligation but also an opportunity to strategically position oneself as a responsible and efficient company.
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