02 December 2025 | 14:00-15:30 CET | Online

Background

The autumn has been packed with political developments regarding the upcoming Emission Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2). A number of significant changes to the scheme have been suggested following calls from EU member states, including a reform of the ETS2 Market Stability Reserve as well as a one-year postponement.

What are the consequences of these changes to the effectiveness and fairness of carbon pricing for road transport and buildings? And what measures are actually needed to ensure a socially fair and environmentally effective ETS2?

Join us for expert presentations and a timely discussion on these topics between policymakers, market analysts, and representatives from civil society and forward-looking industry. The event also marks the launch of the ETS2 101 guide produced by the LIFE Effect consortium.

Programme

14:00-14:05 | Introduction – Sabine Frank, Executive director at Carbon Market Watch

14:05-14:35 | Presentations

• Emma Wikström, Carbon Market Watch: ETS2 state of play overview and launch of ETS2 101 guide
• Marcus Ferdinand, Veyt: Impact analysis of changes to the ETS2
• Sylvie Ludig, Oeko Institut: Study on support measures, policies and investments in ETS2 sectors

14:35-15:25 | Panel discussion and Q&A – moderated by Sabine Frank, Carbon Market Watch

• Luke Haywood, European Environmental Bureau
• Eva Schwab, FEANSTA
• Jozefien Vanbecelaere, European Heat Pump Association
• Marcus Ferdinand, Veyt 
• Sylvie Ludig, Oeko Institut

15:25-15:30 | Closing

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