U-turn on EU’s Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings carries huge environmental, social and economic price tag
A small number of politicians are pushing to reverse course on the Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2). However, such a u-turn would fuel the climate crisis and cost European society and the economy dearly. Member states have all the tools to roll out ETS2 fairly and effectively but they need to act now.
Carbon price for transport and buildings: an emissions game-changer?
Successful carbon pricing in transport and buildings would not only help Europe meet its emissions reduction goals; it could set a global benchmark, inspiring effective climate action worldwide.Â
Social Climate Plans: A major opportunity under conditions
The development of the Social Climate Plans is a great opportunity to improve the quality of life of citizens by combining the reduction of energy bills with climate protection.
ETS Talk – Maximising the Social Climate Fund: Spending measures for a just transition
This event explored the transformative role of the Social Climate Fund (SCF) in addressing energy and transport poverty while enabling a fair transition to a fossil-free future.
Project for fair and EFFECTive EU carbon trading policies officially springs into Life
Carbon Market Watch is campaigning alongside eight EU and national civil society organisations for the imminent Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings and the Social Climate Fund to deliver a fair and effective decarbonisation transition. CMW’s...
EU governments miss crucial deadline to pass new Emissions Trading System into national legislation
All but one European Union member state have fallen foul of the date to enter the new Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2) in the national law books. This delay sends completely the wrong signal, argues Eleanor Scott. Over the summer, the...
Heavy industry must not swallow up Flemish Climate Fund
Heavily polluting industries are on course to receive the lion’s share of Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) revenue earmarked for Flanders between now and 2030