China has required companies in the chemical, petrochemical, building materials, paper and copper smelting sectors to submit emissions data, a move widely seen as a key signal of the expansion of its emissions trading system.
By Nico Beckert
After a disappointing COP30, the European Union is preparing a strategic realignment of its international climate diplomacy. In particular, Brussels wants to make greater use of trade, financial and development policy to strengthen alliances and advance climate goals.
By Lukas Knigge
The German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) warns that extending free CO₂ allowances would delay Europe’s industrial transformation. The European Commission is currently examining several options to reform the EU emissions trading system.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Investment Bank is mobilizing EUR 3 billion to support the decarbonization of buildings and transportation, frontloading ETS 2 revenues to help citizens transition to carbon-neutral alternatives.
By Lukas Knigge and Lukas Bayer
Following criticism of its new climate policy paper, the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued a follow-up document. While the association stresses that it is not calling for a postponement of Germany’s climate targets, critics argue that the clarification does little to address their concerns.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Criticism of the European carbon border adjustment mechanism CBAM continues unabated. The Family Business Foundation has had alternatives investigated and is proposing adjustments.
By Lukas Knigge
Criticism of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM continues unabated. The German Foundation for Family Businesses commissioned a study into alternatives and is proposing adjustments.
By Lukas Knigge
Shortly before the launch of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Commission is proposing far-reaching measures to mitigate its impact on companies. However, criticism from industry remains.
By Lukas Knigge
The postponement of the ETS2 emissions trading scheme to 2028 and a reform of the market stability reserve could initially drive up CO₂ prices, but cause them to fall in the long term. Analysts warn that this will weaken the incentives for clean technologies.
By Lukas Knigge
Romania’s state-owned electricity company Oltenia is said to have underreported CO₂ emissions from its power plants for years, allegedly evading around EUR 250 million in costs for CO₂ certificates.
By Frank Stier
