{"id":243089,"date":"2023-02-22T20:45:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T19:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reev.com\/?p=243089"},"modified":"2025-11-17T20:31:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:31:33","slug":"what-is-the-ghg-quota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reev.com\/en\/what-is-the-ghg-quota\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the GHG quota?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is the GHG quota?\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The so-called greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG quota) is a key instrument for reducing CO\u2082 emissions in the transport sector and promoting the switch to climate-friendly forms of propulsion. It obliges oil companies to continuously reduce their CO\u2082 emissions. If they fail to do so, they will have to purchase additional emissions – from operators of public charging infrastructure and owners of electric vehicles, among others. <\/p>

The GHG quota replaces previous biofuel-related regulations and has also been used for electromobility since 2022. With this system, the legislator is following the principle:
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Why was the GHG quota introduced?<\/strong><\/h4>

If Germany and the EU are to achieve their climate targets, emissions in the transport sector must fall significantly. While other sectors have made progress in recent years, CO\u2082 emissions in the transport sector have remained largely unchanged. The GHG quota is intended to change this – through three overarching approaches: <\/p>

  1. – Avoid traffic<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

  2. – Shifting traffic to lower-emission modes of transport<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

  3. – Promoting the switch to alternative, climate-friendly drives<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol>

    Electromobility plays a decisive role here. It enables emission-free driving, especially if the electricity used comes from renewable sources. The GHG quota creates an additional financial incentive for this. <\/p>

    How does the GHG quota work in practice?<\/strong><\/h4>

    Put simply:<\/p>

    1. 1. mineral oil companies must reduce their CO\u2082 emissions.<\/p><\/li>

    2. 2. they can purchase additional emission volumes if they do not fulfill their quota.<\/p><\/li>

    3. 3. these emission volumes can be provided by<\/strong> electric vehicle owners<\/strong> and operators of public charging points<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

    4. 4 Emissions are monitored by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA)<\/strong><\/a> and then sold in bundles to companies subject to quotas.<\/p><\/li>

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      The amount paid out depends on the market<\/strong> and can fluctuate annually. For this reason, no fixed premium amounts are stated here. <\/p>

      Important<\/strong>: If the quotas are not actively applied for and sold, the state can sell them to the oil industry itself. It is therefore worth using the quota via a service provider. <\/p>

      How do charging infrastructure operators benefit?<\/strong><\/h4>

      Since January 1, 2022, operators of publicly accessible charging points<\/strong> have been able to claim GHG quotas. As they provide emission-free energy through charging processes, they can claim credit for<\/a> these CO\u2082 savings. <\/p>

      What does that mean in concrete terms?<\/p>