On 18 June 2026, Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform) responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the European Commission’s proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act. The IAA is a key opportunity to align EU climate ambition with industrial competitiveness objectives by addressing an important barrier to industrial decarbonisation: the lack of predictableContinue reading “Recommendations for the Industrial Accelerator Act”
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Recommendations for the revision of the EU ETS benchmark values for free allocation of emission allowances (2026-2030)
On 8 June 2026, Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform) responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Revision of the benchmark values for free allocation of emission allowances (2026-2030). About the response The EU ETS remains the European Union’s primary carbon pricing instrument and a key driver of industrial decarbonisation. Benchmark-based freeContinue reading “Recommendations for the revision of the EU ETS benchmark values for free allocation of emission allowances (2026-2030)”
Recommendations for the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)
On 23 April 2026, Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform) responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the draft for a new General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). Carbon Management Europe welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to revise the GBER with the aim of simplifying it, bringing it into line with social, market and technological developments,Continue reading “Recommendations for the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)”
Recommendations for the revision of EU rules on public procurement
On 26 January 2026, Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform) responded to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the EU rules on public procurement. Key recommendations focus on how the revised framework can better support the scale-up of carbon management through credible demand creation, robust verification, effective contracting tools, and buyer capacity, whileContinue reading “Recommendations for the revision of EU rules on public procurement”
CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure – Annex to survey responses
This document is the annex to Carbon Management Europe’s (formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) response to the EU public consultation on a forthcoming legislative initiative on CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure. It complements the questionnaire with detailed recommendations for the legislative initiative. Drawing on insights from the industrial carbon management community, the recommendations aim to ensure that the CO₂ market enables the timely development of CO₂ infrastructure in lineContinue reading “CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure – Annex to survey responses”
Recommendations for the CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure: Response to the European Commission’s questionnaire
Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform) submitted its response to the EU public consultation on a forthcoming legislative initiative on CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure. This document was accompanied by an annex, in which Carbon Management Europe outlines its recommendations to enable the timely development of CO2 transport and storage infrastructure in line with the EU’s climate objectives,Continue reading “Recommendations for the CO₂ markets and transportation infrastructure: Response to the European Commission’s questionnaire”
Recommendations for the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2028 – 2034
Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) submitted its response to the EU public consultation on the multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the implementation of EU funding with Member States and regions. Drawing on the insights from the industrial carbon management community, Carbon Management Europe’s recommendations aim to ensure the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) achievesContinue reading “Recommendations for the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2028 – 2034”
Recommendations for the EU Climate Law amendment
On 15 September 2025, Carbon Management Europe (Formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU Climate Law amendment. Drawing on insights from a broad range of technical experts in the industrial carbon management community, our recommendations support an ambitious target and a robust implementation framework. About the consultation responseContinue reading “Recommendations for the EU Climate Law amendment”
Recommendations for CO₂ market and infrastructure in the EU
Carbon Management Europe (formerly Zero Emissions Platform/ZEP) responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on CO2 market and infrastructure in the EU. This framework is essential to safeguard environmental goals and economic welfare as Europe’s industrial carbon management industry begins to scale up. This submission presents 10 recommendations for the forthcoming legislative initiative toContinue reading “Recommendations for CO₂ market and infrastructure in the EU”
Recommendations for the ETS and the MSR
Carbon Management Europe, formerly Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP), submitted its response to the EU call for evidence on the revision of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Market Stability Reserve (MSR). Drawing on the insights of the industrial carbon management community, Carbon Management Europe’s recommendations support the Commission’s efforts to enhance the efficiency, relevance,Continue reading “Recommendations for the ETS and the MSR”