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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.10 European Union: France 2023 General environmental protection Tax concessions Other
Tax reduction for profits from operations in the…
Tax reduction for profits from operations in the New Generation Free Zones for Activities (ZFANGs) in overseas France
Environment related objective
To promote economic development and employment in the French Overseas Departments by reducing taxes to profits that come from environmental sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tax reduction for profits from operations in the New Generation Free Zones for Activities (ZFANGs) in overseas France
- SMEs subject to income tax or corporation tax that have operations in the free zones for activities in the French Overseas Departments (Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Mayotte or Reunion). (...) the reduction rate is set at 80% and the limit of this reduction is set at EUR 300,000. These same rates and limits are also applicable to profits from operations located in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion and that carry out their main activity in a limited number of sectors (e.g. R&D, tourism, environment, etc.),
Type of measure
Tax reduction for profits from operations in overseas France.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: EUR 84 million; Estimated amount 2022: EUR 86 million
 Implementation period
The "new generation" ZFA scheme is applicable to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The measure is no longer subject to a time limit.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.10 European Union: France 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing, Other
Transport support measure for the French Overseas…
Transport support measure for the French Overseas Departments: The objective of the measure is to foster regional economic development by providing support that seeks to offset: (...) the costs of transporting hazardous waste that cannot be treated or disposed of in the territories where it is produced (French Overseas Departments and Saint Martin).
Environment related objective
o foster regional economic development by providing support that seeks to offset (...) the costs of transporting hazardous waste that cannot be treated or disposed of in the territories where it is produced.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Transport support measure for the French Overseas Departments: The objective of the measure is to foster regional economic development by providing support that seeks to offset: (...) the costs of transporting hazardous waste that cannot be treated or disposed of in the territories where it is produced (French Overseas Departments and Saint Martin).
Beneficiaries: Enterprises in all production sectors except the following: the automotive, synthetic fibres, iron and steel, and coal industries and the fisheries sector, as well as the agricultural products listed in Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Type of measure
Direct subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2020: EUR 5.8 million; 2021: EUR 4.1 million; 2022: EUR 3.6 million
 Implementation period
The scheme is in effect until 31 December 2023.
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.10 European Union: France 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Manufacturing
Exceptional deduction scheme for investments in…
Exceptional deduction scheme for investments in off-road machinery to replace machinery running on off-road diesel (GNR)
Environment related objective
To support the gradual withdrawal of the reduced rate for off-road diesel fuel (GNR); to encourage the acquisition of off-road machinery using alternative fuels to off-road diesel fuel (GNR):
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Exceptional deduction scheme for investments in off-road machinery to replace machinery running on off-road diesel (GNR)
This scheme is reserved for enterprises subject to corporation tax or income tax under an actual regime. The deduction applies to off-road machinery, recorded as fixed assets, running on natural gas, electric power or hydrogen, as well as off-road machinery combining electric power and a petrol or E85 superethanol engine and those combining petrol with natural gas fuel or liquefied petroleum gas whose emissions are less than or equal to a value established by decree, that fall into one of the following categories: equipment and tools used for industrial operations; handling equipment; engines installed in equipment.
Type of measure
Tax incentive
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Negligible
 Implementation period
1 January 2020 - 31 December 2022
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.11 European Union: Germany 2023 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Joint Federal Government/Federal State Scheme for…
Joint Federal Government/Federal State Scheme for the "Improvement of Regional Economic Structures" (hereinafter referred to as Joint Task): (....) Regional policy focuses on supporting regional development activities with a view to (...) accelerating transformation processes towards a climate-neutral and sustainable economy in assisted areas.
Environment related objective
To accelerate transformation processes towards a climate-neutral and sustainable economy.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Joint Federal Government/Federal State Scheme for the "Improvement of Regional Economic Structures" (hereinafter referred to as Joint Task): (....) Regional policy focuses on supporting regional development activities with a view to (...) accelerating transformation processes towards a climate-neutral and sustainable economy in assisted areas.
The payment may be granted by the respective "Land" to eligible projects in assisted areas. Projects in commerce and industry are eligible for subsidies under the Joint Task if they take place in an assisted area and if they contribute to regional development. It requires that the investment is either associated with the creation of at least 10% new jobs or that the investment volume is at least 50% higher than the depreciation of the business establishment over the last three years, with reliefs for R&D intensive firms and investments in climate neutrality and sustainability.
Type of measure
Investment grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022 (2021), a total amount of EUR 334.1 million (EUR 332.0 million) was allotted to the Länder by the Federal Government
Implementation period
Until 2027
Keywords
Climate
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.12 European Union: Greece 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Grant for investments on board aiming to mitigate…
Grant for investments on board aiming to mitigate the effects of climate change and to improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels; Grant for investments aiming to improve the added value and quality of fish caught and the use of unwanted catches.
Environment related objective
To mitigate the effects of climate change and to improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels, as well as to make the best use of unwanted fish caught,
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Grant for investments on board aiming to mitigate the effects of climate change and to improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels; Grant for investments aiming to improve the added value and quality of fish caught and the use of unwanted catches.
The subsidies are paid to fishermen or vessel owners of active fishing vessels.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021-2022: EUR 3,709,739.50
 Implementation period
Started 26.09.2017 until end of 2023
Keywords
Climate
Energy
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.12 European Union: Greece 2023
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Grant for funding investments in aquaculture…
Grant for funding investments in aquaculture increasing energy efficiency and promoting the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to renewable sources of energy: In accordance with the CFP objectives and the Europe 2020 strategy, support is granted for the environmentally, economically and socially sustainable development of the aquaculture industry, (...) support is granted to investments increasing energy efficiency and promoting the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to renewable sources of energy.
Environment related objective
To support investments increasing energy efficiency and promoting the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to renewable sources of energy.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Grant for funding investments in aquaculture increasing energy efficiency and promoting the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to renewable sources of energy: In accordance with the CFP objectives and the Europe 2020 strategy, support is granted for the environmentally, economically and socially sustainable development of the aquaculture industry, (...) support is granted to investments increasing energy efficiency and promoting the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to renewable sources of energy.
The subsidies are paid to the owners of aquaculture units or the collective beneficiary.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021-2022: EUR 16.,890,827.63
Implementation period
was introduced on 26.09.2017 (...) The implementation of the investments will expire at the latest at the end of 2023 and the payments will be completed beginning 2024.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Fish
Renewable
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CAN/22 Canada 2023 Other environmental risks mitigation
Import licences, Export licences, Regulation…
Import licences, Export licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Energy
6 Nuclear Safety and Control Act: The Nuclear…
6 Nuclear Safety and Control Act: The Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c.9) came into force 31 May 2000. The legislation established a national nuclear regulatory authority, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), for the purpose of administering the Act. The CNSC has established a comprehensive regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer, possession and use of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology).
Environment related objective
To provide for the limitation of risks to national security, the health and safety of persons and the environment that are associated with the development, production and use of nuclear energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6 Nuclear Safety and Control Act: The Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c.9) came into force 31 May 2000. The legislation established a national nuclear regulatory authority, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), for the purpose of administering the Act. The CNSC has established a comprehensive regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer, possession and use of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology).
Nuclear substances
Type of measure
Regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2023
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CAN/22 Canada 2023 Other environmental risks mitigation Import licences, Other environmental requirements Energy
7 Canadian Energy Regulator Act: The National…
7 Canadian Energy Regulator Act: The National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act) was repealed and replaced with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (the CER Act). The Canadian Energy Regulator Act and the National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas) Regulations (Part VI Regulations) made under the predecessor NEB Act control imports of natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers. Imports are authorized by both licences and orders. Licences are issued for long-term imports while orders are used in the case of long-term small volume imports, emergency imports or and short-term large volume imports.The [main] purpose of licensing is to ensure that long-term imports of gas are in the public interest. However, an application for a licence may be refused for failure to meet criteria set out in the Part VI Regulations, which include, inter alia: environmental requirements.
Environment related objective
To comply with environmental requirements when importing natural gas.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7 Canadian Energy Regulator Act: The National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act) was repealed and replaced with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (the CER Act). The Canadian Energy Regulator Act and the National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas) Regulations (Part VI Regulations) made under the predecessor NEB Act control imports of natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers. Imports are authorized by both licences and orders. Licences are issued for long-term imports while orders are used in the case of long-term small volume imports, emergency imports or and short-term large volume imports.The [main] purpose of licensing is to ensure that long-term imports of gas are in the public interest. However, an application for a licence may be refused for failure to meet criteria set out in the Part VI Regulations, which include, inter alia: environmental requirements.
Natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers
Type of measure
Import licenses and requirements
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2023
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.13 European Union: Hungary 2023 General environmental protection Tax concessions All products/economic activities Tax incentive related to development projects:
Environment related objective
To stimulate investment activities and support environmental projects
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Tax incentive related to development projects:
In the frames of the tax incentive related to development projects, tax credit shall be granted to taxpayers: (...)d) for independent environmental projects valued at 100 million forints or more at current prices;
Type of measure
Deduction from the corporate tax
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
HUF 44.8 billion
 Implementation period
Introduced in 2003. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/EU/ADD.13 European Union: Hungary 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Co-financed subsidy programmes 2021: Interreg V-A…
Co-financed subsidy programmes 2021: Interreg V-A Slovakia-Hungary Cooperation Programme: The entire Programme strategy is built around the concept of a sustainable development, some objectives, priorities and individual interventions are directly focused on the promotion of technology development and infrastructural developments for the low carbon economy, resource efficient and environmental friendly developments. Requirements of sustainable development are reflected not just in planning specific objectives, but also they are integrated to the Programme as horizontal principles, which ensure to shift the Programme area towards the quality prevention of environmental resources. (...)
Environment related objective
To promote technology development and infrastructural developments for the low carbon economy, resource efficient and environmental friendly developments.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Co-financed subsidy programmes 2021: Interreg V-A Slovakia-Hungary Cooperation Programme: The entire Programme strategy is built around the concept of a sustainable development, some objectives, priorities and individual interventions are directly focused on the promotion of technology development and infrastructural developments for the low carbon economy, resource efficient and environmental friendly developments. Requirements of sustainable development are reflected not just in planning specific objectives, but also they are integrated to the Programme as horizontal principles, which ensure to shift the Programme area towards the quality prevention of environmental resources. (...)
The programme funds cooperation among project partners which are public authorities, bodies governed by public law, non-profit organisations governed by private law and other type of organizations.
Type of measure
Non-repayable subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
The total amount paid in 2021-2022, 2019-2020 was EUR 4 394 903,96 and 2 604 459,67
 Implementation period
2014-2023
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
Sustainable