National targets and the ETS in a post-2030 climate target architecture
If properly designed, national targets and the EU ETS can complement each other and be an effective contribution to achieving the 90% target by 2040.
Safeguarding social justice in EU climate finance: Unpacking the MFF-SCF link
In this policy brief, we explain how the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposal affects the integrity of the Social Climate Fund (SCF) and the role of National Social Climate Plans (NSCPs).
We believe it is essential to uphold social justice through strong and targeted policy measures accompanying carbon pricing.
Study on EU ETS revenue use for social justice and climate neutrality
This study investigates how revenue from the EU’s Emissions Trading System has been invested in Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy, and France. The research offers robust insights into spending patterns, climate impact, and policy effectiveness. The study identifies good practices and provides policy recommendations to guide future investments under the Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings.
ETS2 and energy costs: What are the benefits for consumers?
The real benefit for citizens and businesses does not lie in rejecting the introduction of ETS2, but in structurally correcting the current imbalances in taxation and parafiscal charges on energy carriers, to which ETS2 contributes.
Towards a sustainable transition: the social climate plan
The Social Climate Fund and ETS2 transform a cost – that of CO₂ – into resources dedicated to supporting citizens and businesses in the transition. Delaying their implementation would cause direct harm to the country.