Emissions Trading Scheme

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is the cornerstone of its decarbonisation policy, but it is currently under fierce pressure for reform from industry groups and some member countries, writes Andrew Warren

New study warns methane emissions from landfill sites are being overlooked by policymakers, and could soon be exacerbated by moves to expand the EU and UK emissions trading schemes

Flagship levies on carbon intensive materials imported from outside the EU entered into force on 1 January

The UK already has the engineering capability, storage geology, industrial clusters and technical expertise to lead in carbon removal, writes Enfinium's Karl Smyth

European Commission proposes reforms to CBAM that would see a further 180 imported steel and aluminium products impacted by the levy

India's solar surge continues to accelerate, China moves to tighten its carbon market, and a German court cracks down on 'carbon neutral' claims

Moves towards linking the UK and EU's carbon markets and establishing carbon border levies are steps in the right direction, but far more policy certainty and support is still needed to help heavy industry decarbonise, writes Diana Casey from the Mineral...

Greater policy and price certainty needed to ensure effectiveness of UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (NAO)

UK government announces wave of agreements to forge deeper cooperation with the EU on trade, security, fisheries, energy, and carbon emissions - but some key details are still to be confirmed

Reports suggest UK government is prepared to align with EU Emissions Trading Scheme as part of efforts to strengthen ties with Brussels and avoid threat of carbon border levies