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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments Energy, Manufacturing
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the…
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System
Environment related objective
To reduce carbon leakage risk of electro-intensive industry due to higher electricity prices caused by EU Emissions Trading System and operators being unable to pass on those costs to product prices without losing significant market share
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System
Aid is provided to installations operating in industrial sectors and subsectors exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage due to indirect emission costs. The aid is non-discretionary; aid is provided to each installation meeting the criteria set in legislation, with aid amount calculated as per formulae in legislation.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The last payments of the aid scheme will be made in 2021 based on indirect costs incurred in 2020
Keywords
Emissions
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Tax concessions Manufacturing
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed…
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry and datacenters
Environment related objective
To improve competitiveness of the industry when tax on electricity is levied in order to reach environmental and energy policy goals.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry and datacenters
Electricity is taxed on the basis of category II (industry) if it is used for industrial manufacturing and processing of goods or professional glasshouse cultivation. Electricity is taxed on the basis of category II (datacenter) if it is used in datacenters which capacity is more than 5 MW.
Type of measure
Differentiated tax rate
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Valid until 31.12.2023
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Tax concessions Energy
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP…
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power plants
Environment related objective
To relieve the energy content tax burden of CHP-power plants which are part of the emission trade sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power plants
CHP-power plants which use natural gas, coal, LPG, light or heavy fuel oil and biofuel oil.
Type of measure
Differentiated tax rate and excise duty refund
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Valid until 31.12.2023
Keywords
Bio
Emissions
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Grants and direct payments Other
State aid for collection, transportation and…
State aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by providing aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil
Measure description Coverage of the measure
State aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil
All waste oil management companies can apply for the aid and it is granted to all projects that comply with the conditions of the programme.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy programme was renewed in 2019 and the new programme is in force 2019 – 2020 (and further to 2021).
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
Fast produktionsstöd för el från vindkraftverk…
Fast produktionsstöd för el från vindkraftverk åren 2016–2022 (Operational Aid to Wind Power in Aland)
Environment related objective
To increase electricity production based on wind power
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fast produktionsstöd för el från vindkraftverk åren 2016–2022 (Operational Aid to Wind Power in Aland)
Eligible for the support are only existing installations which are connected to the electricity network. The installation has to be located on Åland territory or territorial waters of Åland. All beneficiaries of the aid system have to be participants of the Nordic electricity markets.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Valid until 31.12.2022
Keywords
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Energy
Aid in the field of energy, Aland- Investment…
Aid in the field of energy, Aland- Investment support for energy-efficient measures
Environment related objective
Investment support for additional investment costs necessary to achieve a higher level of energy efficiency.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid in the field of energy, Aland- Investment support for energy-efficient measures
The aid is provided to Optinova Ab. The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
31.12.2020
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)…
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme for Finland:
The EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of the following objectives:
(a) promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture;
(b) fostering the implementation of the common fisheries policy;
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture areas;
(d) fostering the development and implementation of the European Union's integrated maritime policy in a manner complementary to cohesion policy and to the common fisheries policy.
Environment related objective
Promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture
Measure description Coverage of the measure
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme for Finland:
The EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of the following objectives:
(a) promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture;
(b) fostering the implementation of the common fisheries policy;
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture areas;
(d) fostering the development and implementation of the European Union's integrated maritime policy in a manner complementary to cohesion policy and to the common fisheries policy.
Beneficiaries can include fishermen, fishermen organisations, firms in the fisheries, aquaculture, and fish processing sectors, SMEs, producer organisations, professional organisations, fisheries local actions groups (FLAGs) and cooperatives. A big amount of the funds are allocated to public bodies for the purposes of, inter alia, fisheries control, data collection, maritime surveillance and technical assistance for the fisheries administration.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The programme period is 2014–2020 but payments can be made until 31.12.2023
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Forestry, Manufacturing
Growth and Development from Wood: The main…
Growth and Development from Wood:
The main target is to promote wood construction. The Wood Building program concentrates on improving the opportunities, innovations, know-how and awareness of wood building in the Finnish construction sector. Increasing the use of wood contributes to the attainment of climate targets through the eco-efficiency of the whole lifecycle of building, but also through the fact that more carbon is stored by buildings.
Environment related objective
To promote wood construction thereby contributing to the attainment of climate targets through the eco-efficiency of the whole lifecycle of building, but also through the fact that more carbon is stored by buildings
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Growth and Development from Wood:
The main target is to promote wood construction. The Wood Building program concentrates on improving the opportunities, innovations, know-how and awareness of wood building in the Finnish construction sector. Increasing the use of wood contributes to the attainment of climate targets through the eco-efficiency of the whole lifecycle of building, but also through the fact that more carbon is stored by buildings.
The subsidy can be provided to enterprises of all sizes who submit a project application; the project application must succeed in the evaluation and meet the minimum requirements. The subsidy is granted by the Ministry of Environment.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The aid scheme is in effect from 01.07.2018–31.12.2023. The subsidies will be used for a project which will be completed until the end of 2023
Keywords
Climate
Eco
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.10 European Union: France 2021 General environmental protection Tax concessions All products/economic activities
Overseas local communities (Overseas Departments…
Overseas local communities (Overseas Departments and Regions and Overseas Communities (DROM-COM) and New Caledonia): 2.3.1 Tax aid for productive investments in French Overseas Departments and Territories:
Article 199 undecies B of the CGI provides for a reduction in income tax for the benefit of individual investors domiciled in France or in the Overseas Departments and Regions who make productive investments (...)
In order to benefit from the aid, investments subject to prior approval for tax purposes must meet the following additional requirements: (...) - fit in with the policy on land-use management, the environment and sustainable development; (...)
Environment related objective
To promote economic development in French Overseas Departments and territories by ensuring investments fir in with the policy on land-use management, and environment and sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Overseas local communities (Overseas Departments and Regions and Overseas Communities (DROM-COM) and New Caledonia): 2.3.1 Tax aid for productive investments in French Overseas Departments and Territories:
Article 199 undecies B of the CGI provides for a reduction in income tax for the benefit of individual investors domiciled in France or in the Overseas Departments and Regions who make productive investments (...)
In order to benefit from the aid, investments subject to prior approval for tax purposes must meet the following additional requirements: (...) - fit in with the policy on land-use management, the environment and sustainable development; (...)
In all cases, the financial aid is awarded to the operating enterprise using the property that is the subject of the investment, that is, an enterprise engaged in agricultural, industrial, commercial or crafts activities falling under Article 34 of the CGI.
Type of measure
Tax incentives
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The schemes provided for in Articles 244 quater W; 199 undecies B 199 undecies B, 217 undecies, 217 duodecies and 244 quater W of the CGI are applicable until 31 December 2025.
The new scheme provided for in Article 244 quater Y of the CGI will be applicable from the date of its entry into force until 31 December 2025.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.10 European Union: France 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Overseas local communities (Overseas Departments…
Overseas local communities (Overseas Departments and Regions and Overseas Communities (DROM-COM) and New Caledonia): 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).

(...) These incremental costs correspond to extra transport costs, in particular those generated by the lack of suitable local waste treatment plants and the need to send waste to mainland Europe or another French Overseas Department or French outermost region for treatment.
Environment related objective
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. This is due to the lack of suitable local waste treatment plants and the need to send waste to mainland Europe or another French Overseas Department of French outermost region for treatment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Overseas local communities (Overseas Departments and Regions and Overseas Communities (DROM-COM) and New Caledonia): 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).

(...) These incremental costs correspond to extra transport costs, in particular those generated by the lack of suitable local waste treatment plants and the need to send waste to mainland Europe or another French Overseas Department or French outermost region for treatment.
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 Implementation period
The scheme is in effect until 31 December 2023
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste