What's new in 2025 under the French Climate and Resilience Law

Background and definition of the Climate and Resilience Law

Law no. 2021-1104 of August 22, 2021, known as the "loi climat et résilience" (French Climate and Resilience Law), is France's ambitious response to the challenges of climate change. Stemming from the work of the Citizens' Convention for Climate, it aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 compared with 1990. The law is structured around several areas: consuming, producing and working, getting around, housing and food, with the goal of accelerating the ecological transition and strengthening resilience to the effects of climate disruption.

The main new measures introduced in 2025

Ban on renting out energy-inefficient homes

Since January 1, 2025, homes rated G in the energy performance certificate (DPE, diagnostic de performance énergétique) can no longer be rented out. This measure aims to gradually remove energy-inefficient homes from the rental stock and encourage owners to carry out energy renovation work.

Promoting the circular economy

Several measures have been introduced to strengthen the circular economy:​

• Ban on plastic reheating containers: since January 1, 2025, the use of plastic containers for reheating food is banned in catering services run by municipalities with more than 2,000 inhabitants, such as schools and daycare centers.
• Simplified collection of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs): old vehicles can now be collected free of charge directly where they are kept, whatever their make, making them easier to recycle.
• Ban on exporting waste electrical and electronic equipment outside the European Union and the OECD: this measure aims to prevent poor waste management in third countries and encourage better recycling within the EU.

Stricter air quality standards

Restrictions now apply to vehicles rated Crit'Air 3 (French vehicle emissions sticker) in areas where regulatory air quality thresholds are regularly exceeded, in order to reduce polluting emissions and improve air quality in urban areas. ​

Information on the legal obligation to clear brush

Future owners and tenants of land located near forests classified as at risk of wildfire are now informed of the obligation to clear brush on their land, an essential measure to prevent fire risks and ensure residents' safety.

Conclusion

The measures implemented in 2025 illustrate France's ongoing commitment to the ecological transition and the fight against climate change. These concrete actions aim to promote a more sustainable society that is resilient to current and future environmental challenges.​

To learn more about the Climate and Resilience Law and its implications, feel free to consult the official sources and contact Leasetic's experts for personalized support in your ecological transition.