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The European Commission presented a legislative proposal to revise the EU emissions trading system (ETS) for the period after 2020, in line with the 2030 climate and energy policy framework and the Energy Union strategy. This is the first legislative step in delivering on the EU's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 % domestically by 2030.
The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is Europe's flagship tool for tackling climate change and to place the EU on track towards a low-carbon economy. The Commission's proposal sends a powerful signal to the international community in the run-up to the Paris climate summit this December. The proposal comes at a critical time when other major players such as the G7 and China have also shown their firm determination. The Commission revised the Emissions Trading System to ensure that it remains the most efficient and cost-effective way to cut emission in the decade to come. Ambitious climate action creates business opportunities and opens up new markets for innovation and the use of low-carbon technologies. The proposed more targeted approach aims at safeguarding the international competitiveness of industry sectors that are at the greatest risk of seeing their production relocated outside the EU to less Green House Gas constrained jurisdictions as well as in pushing energy investment toward innovative and cleaner alternatives. Further, the Commission proposes that revenues from the emission trading are used by Member States to finance actions to help third countries adapting to the impacts of climate change.

EU Commission plans to revise the EU emissions trading system

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Autor: Redaktion

Datum: 15. Jul. 2015

The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is Europe’s flagship tool for tackling climate change and to place the EU on track towards a low-carbon economy. The Commission’s proposal sends a powerful signal to the international community in the run-up to the Paris climate summit this December.
The proposal comes at a critical time when other major players such as the G7 and China have also shown their firm determination. The Commission revised the Emissions Trading System to ensure that it remains the most efficient and cost-effective way to cut emission in the decade to come.
Ambitious climate action creates business opportunities and opens up new markets for innovation and the use of low-carbon technologies. The proposed more targeted approach aims at safeguarding the international competitiveness of industry sectors that are at the greatest risk of seeing their production relocated outside the EU to less Green House Gas constrained jurisdictions as well as in pushing energy investment toward innovative and cleaner alternatives.
Further, the Commission proposes that revenues from the emission trading are used by Member States to finance actions to help third countries adapting to the impacts of climate change.