Emissions Trading Scheme

New survey by International Emissions Trading Association calls on EU to set ambitious 2030 carbon cutting target

Survey of market stakeholders finds strong support for emissions trading system, but questions remain over its role in driving green growth

European Commission unveils list of 175 industries that could receive carbon trading support through to 2019

European Parliament approves plan for airlines to only submit carbon allowances for flights between EU airports

New figures from Thomson Reuters Point Carbon estimate EU industrial emissions fell 3.1 per cent last year, prompting carbon market bullishness

Matthew Spencer and Nick Mabey argue the really critical long term policy signals for the green economy will not be found in the Chancellor's red box

Campaigners urge MEPs to reject new proposal where airlines would only have to submit carbon allowances for flights between EU airports

Analysts predict a temporary restriction of allowances will trigger a surge in the value of CO2 in Europe next month

EU Ministers confirm no objection to withdrawal of 900 million allowances, meaning backloading could begin in March

MEPs approve early implementation of plan to withhold 900 million allowances from auction in bid to boost flagging carbon price