The Industrial Emissions Directive, also known as the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive, is a piece of legislation implemented by the European Union to regulate and reduce pollution caused by industrial activities. There are several synonyms for this term, including the European IPPC Directive, the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, and the EU Pollution Control Directive. Other terms that may be used to refer to this legislation include the Environmental Permitting Regulations, the Large Combustion Plant Directive, and the Solvent Emissions Directive. Regardless of the name used, the aim of this directive is to reduce the harm caused by industrial emissions to the environment and human health.