We are pleased to share PRI's draft policy report on EU bioenergy policy, and its impact on climate and nature (available to download in the 'files' tab), for your feedback by 7 October. 

The report is aimed at policy makers and investors. It provides policy recommendations for using biomass in the EU transition to a net-zero economy, and points out the implications for financial market actors when making bioenergy investments.

We are organising a dedicated drop-in session on 1 October, 11:00 -12:00 CET, where we will present key messages from the draft report and welcome any questions and feedback from you. An invitation to this session will be following separately.   

What is the relevance of bioenergy policy? 

• Bioenergy makes up almost 60% of the EU's renewable energy share, and features prominently in the EU's climate and renewable energy targets for 2030 and beyond. 
• But using biomass for energy also contributes to substantial policy risks for climate mitigation and adaptation, nature restoration, and a circular net-zero economy.

What are the implications for investors? 

• Bioenergy and other biomass-related investments come with material financial risks, including market, policy, disclosure and reputational risks. 
• EU policies on climate, nature and energy objectives pose risks and opportunities for responsible investors transitioning to net-zero and nature-positive portfolios, and has implications on bioenergy, biomass and forestry investments.