The Commission’s 2026 proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) introduces a new mechanism: the “Invest in EU Decarbonisation Plans”. From 2031, many industrial installations could have to invest in decarbonisation to retain their full free allocation. This post unpacks the mechanism, explaining what the plan requires, how free allocation would be distributed,Continue reading “Unpacking the new “Invest in EU Decarbonisation Plans” conditionality “
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Where will the ETS Investment Booster’s 400 million allowances come from?
The first phase of the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank, the “ETS Investment Booster”, aims to mobilise around €30 billion to support the deployment and scale-up of industrial decarbonisation projects, backed by 400 million EU ETS allowances between 2028 and 2030. But where will these 400 million allowances actually come from?
Why is the EU ETS review setting aside 260 million allowances to buy international credits?
On 17 July 2026, the European Commission issued its proposal for the EU ETS review, setting aside 260 million allowances to buy international credits. But where does that number come from? The European Climate Law allows up to 5% of the EU’s 1990 net GHG emissions to be met with high-quality international credits from 2036,Continue reading “Why is the EU ETS review setting aside 260 million allowances to buy international credits?”
EU ETS review marks a turning point for industrial carbon management, but key design choices still lie ahead
The European Commission’s proposal to revise the EU ETS introduces the first mechanism linking domestic permanent carbon removals with the EU carbon market, expands the regulatory framework for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCS/CCU), and strengthens financial support for industrial decarbonisation, including through the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank. Several elements of the proposal reflect recommendations previouslyContinue reading “EU ETS review marks a turning point for industrial carbon management, but key design choices still lie ahead”
Industrial carbon management stakeholders call for a strong EU ETS that supports industrial decarbonisation
Brussels, 7 July 2026 – Carbon Management Europe published a position paper setting out five priorities for the forthcoming review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Developed through Carbon Management Europe’s unique multi-stakeholder membership, the paper reflects a shared vision from industrial producers, energy companies, infrastructure developers, financial institutions, environmental NGOs and researchContinue reading “Industrial carbon management stakeholders call for a strong EU ETS that supports industrial decarbonisation”
Decoding the 2040 climate target proposal for industrial carbon management
The European Commission’s recent proposal for a 90% net GHG emission reduction by 2040 marks a critical step towards EU climate neutrality. Our latest insight decodes the Commission’s 2040 target proposal, analysing the key provisions and highlighting where greater clarity and robust frameworks are essential to accelerate the deployment of carbon management and help Europe reach climate neutrality by 2050.
ZEP supports the EU ETS revision’s condition for permanent storage through CCU
Read ZEP’s response to the inclusion of permanent CCU in the revision of the EU ETS.
ZEP response to the inclusion of permanent CCU in EU ETS
The Zero Emissions Platform supports the European Commission draft delegated act defining the conditions for the inclusion of CCU in the revision of the EU ETS, calling for a robust ETS in line with the EU’s climate ambitions.