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. .
EU ETS at a crossroads: trends, challenges and the way forward
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has been a cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy since 2005, contributing to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. But after two decades of progress, the latest data raise important questions about whether...
As part of the LIFE Effect project, Carbon Market Watch (CMW) is looking for service providers to implement knowledge, advocacy and communication activities in the Spanish, French and Hungarian context related to the EU’s Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2).
Activities will promote socially fair and environmentally effective carbon pricing through the engagement in the Spanish, French and Hungarian process of EU ETS2 implementation. Background information, practical details and expected outputs are outlined in the attached terms of reference.
The deadline for submitting proposals is 17 September 2024, 24:00 (CET).




