The Spanish Government has taken a fundamental step in the fight against climate change with the approval of the Royal Decree establishing the Carbon Footprint, Offsetting, and Carbon Dioxide Absorption Projects Registry. This new regulation imposes specific obligations on companies and institutions, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving toward a more sustainable economic model.

What Changes with the New Royal Decree?

The carbon footprint registry has been in place since 2014 under the management of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO). To date, it has accumulated more than 14,000 registrations and has enabled the reforestation of more than 23,000 hectares, facilitating the offset of more than 150,000 tons of CO₂. However, the new decree expands its scope and strengthens its impact with the following new features:

  • Mandatory for certain companies and administrations to calculate their carbon footprint and develop emissions reduction plans.
  • Inclusion of new types of CO₂ absorption projects, promoting more innovative and effective solutions.
  • Streamlining processing and strengthening coordination with regional registries.
  • Extension of the registry to include events, allowing for the measurement and offsetting of the carbon footprint generated by specific activities.

Implications for Industry and GasN2

The obligation to calculate and reduce their carbon footprint represents a major challenge for many companies, but also an opportunity to improve their efficiency and competitiveness. At GasN2, our commitment to sustainability drives us to support industries in the transition to cleaner production.
All of our industrial solutions are aligned with these goals. Reducing emissions and using resources responsibly is not only a regulatory necessity, but also a commitment to the future.

Conclusion

The new Carbon Footprint Registry reinforces corporate responsibility in the fight against climate change and reminds us that decarbonization is a joint effort. At GasN2, we continue to focus on innovation and efficiency to support our clients on this path toward a more sustainable future.
If you need advice on how to reduce your industry’s carbon footprint, contact us and discover how our solutions can help you.