In the difficult negotiation process surrounding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), one of the most contentious points for member states and Members of the European Parliament is determining whether or not the recently proposed ETS revision will enable the EU to reach its established emission reduction goals. Research from Öko-Institut and Climact suggests this …
12 November 2025 | 17:30-19:30 CET | Sofitel Brussels Europe Frontrunner businesses are taking pioneering steps to make Europe a hub for green steel – a transition that would increase competitiveness, accelerate climate action, and increase Europe’s safety and resilience – but these plans won’t materialise unless there is adequate EU legislation to support them. …
Despite what European Commissioner Hoekstra has claimed, the EU ETS review proposal tabled on 17 July may be incompatible with the EU’s 2040 climate target. A review of the total CO2 emissions allowed by the proposal will be presented by Climact. The calculation will address gaps left by the Commission’s methodology, and cover total emissions …
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Carbon Pricing Hub: Why the ETS must deliver for people 9 September 2026 | 12:00-13:30 CEST | Online The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is often presented as a cornerstone of EU climate policy. By putting a price on pollution, it drives emissions reductions and incentivises investment in clean technologies, renewable energy, and electrification. …
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After 20 years of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), European heavy industry is still not paying the price of their pollution. Many companies score profit from ETS1 without making the crucial investments into industrial transformation. The Commission’s revision proposal falls short in finally planning for the end of free pollution permits but does …
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Launched during a summer of fossil-fuelled climate breakdown marked by heatwaves and wildfires, the European Commission’s carbon market revision backtracks on climate action. The new proposal actively weakens the effectiveness of Europe’s flagship climate policy, and risks undermining the achievement of the EU’s 2040 and 2050 climate targets.
Read Carbon Market Watch’s 10 point plan designed to make sure lawmakers keep this most crucial EU climate policy on track
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