Öko-Institut’s sectoral experts showcase how far down ETS1 emissions could be driven by 2040 and 2050 across a high and a medium progress scenario.
Event recap: EU ETS at a Crossroads: Trends, Challenges and the Way Forward
The EU Emissions Trading System, which makes companies pay for their CO₂ emissions, has cut emissions in the sectors it covers by about half in twenty years. But in 2025, progress nearly stopped. .
ETS Talk: Making carbon pricing for road transport and buildings work for central and eastern Europe
Sep 2, 2025
15 September 2025 | 14.00-15.30 CET | Online
This ‘ETS Talk’ will discuss a new study examining the impact of EU ETS2 on households in central and eastern Europe. Using household-level data, the study identifies which groups – based on fuel use, housing type, or rural/urban context – are most vulnerable to rising energy costs, and explores effective policy responses.
The session will cover:
- Key findings on distributional and geographical vulnerabilities.
- Insights on how ETS2 affects households using gas, coal, or living in poorly renovated homes.
- Recommendations for fair Social Climate Fund design and priorities for ETS2 revenue spending.
- Reflections from central and eastern European stakeholders on current practice.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about new evidence and practical solutions for fair and effective ETS2 implementation.
Agenda
14:00 – Introduction by AMO (Association for International Affairs, Czech Republic)
14:05 – Presentation of the study “People behind the policy: Social impact of the EU ETS2” by Oeko-Institut
14:30 – Q&A
14:40 – Discussion with representatives from Central and Eastern European countries
15:05 – Q&A
15:25 – Closing remarks by ZERO (Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável, Portugal)
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