The Fit for 55 package is no longer a distant ambition — much of it is already law.
In April and May 2023, the European Parliament and the Council formally adopted key components of the package, triggering a wave of implementation across sectors.
Today, we see official and corporate actions that signal how enforcement will play out — and proactive businesses are already positioning themselves ahead of the curve.
In this article, we bring you up to speed on the latest developments, spotlight real-world compliance signals, and show how CFP Energy can help your organisation navigate
Regulatory & Market Updates
EU Close to Its 2030 Target — But Not Quite There
In May 2025, the European Commission reported that existing policies are projected to cut emissions by about 54 % vs. 1990 levels, just shy of the legally binding 55 % target.
Progress has been strong in the power and energy sectors, although agriculture and transport continue to lag.
This underlines two things: (a) adoption matters, and (b) marginal sectors like buildings and transport are now in focus.
Stricter CO₂ Standards for Automakers
On 27 May 2025, the European Council adopted an amendment granting carmakers more flexibility in meeting 2025–2027 emissions targets.
Rather than annual compliance, performance is measured over a three-year average.
This signals that even within Fit for 55, regulators are adjusting timing to ease industry transition pressures.
Shipping Enters the Carbon Market
From 2024 onward, the maritime sector has been folded into the EU ETS under Fit for 55.
Ship owners, operators, and charterers must surrender allowances covering their CO₂ emissions — and by 2027, emissions of methane (CH₄) and N₂O must also be accounted for.
As of 2030, certain vessels will be required to use onshore power or zero-emission energy while docked at major ports.
This is one of the earliest examples of sectors beyond land-based sources being regulated under Fit for 55.
Member States Under the Spotlight
In 2024, the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) issued briefings evaluating Member States’ progress toward Fit for 55 and climate neutrality goals.
Many states remain off track, with variable progress across sectors and burdens. The assessments pressure national governments to accelerate legislative transposition and enforcement.
Integrating Fit for 55 into Business Strategy
As the regulatory landscape firms up, businesses must turn vision into action.
Compliance & Carbon Strategy
The expansion and tightening of ETS (plus the new ETS2) under Fit for 55 bring greater exposure to carbon costs.
CFP Energy can help you navigate these challenges by...
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Helping you determine whether you'll be directly regulated (e.g. fuel suppliers, shipping operators) or indirectly impacted through supply chains
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Model allowance buying strategies over multiple years, with stress-tested scenarios
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Integrate carbon risk into finance, procurement, and operational planning
Because rules are still evolving (for example, flexibilities in CO₂ standards for automakers), we build adaptive strategies — not rigid forecasts.
Low-Carbon Fuels & Transition Planning
The push for renewables, hydrogen, and alternative fuels is accelerating under Fit for 55’s revised Renewable Energy Directive and Hydrogen strategy.
Our team can also support the transition to more sustainable fuels.
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Evaluate the path from current fuels to low-carbon substitutes
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Model fuel-mix scenarios that balance emissions, cost, and regulatory risk
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Support infrastructure planning (e.g., refueling, storage) in tandem with regulation
This is increasingly relevant for sectors like logistics, shipping, and industrial heat.
Embedded Carbon & Supply Chain Exposure
Fit for 55’s inclusion of CBAM and increased scrutiny on embedded emissions means supply chains are under a microscope.
We can help by...
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Assess upstream carbon footprints aligned with CBAM and ETS scopes
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Benchmark suppliers and flag carbon risk
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Provide mitigation routes, such as process improvements or sourcing shifts
By embedding supply chain carbon into contracts and procurement decisions, you can reduce leakage risk proactively.
Timing, Alignment, and Strategy
New sectors are being regulated, rules are being refined, and enforcement is edging nearer. At the same time, business adaptability is no longer optional — it’s essential.
CFP Energy helps embed carbon strategy, risk visibility, and flexibility across your organisation.
If you’d like to explore how Fit for 55 affects your sector or business model, or walk through an adaptive readiness roadmap, get in touch with CFP Energy, here.
