Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System

by name voted on 18.04.2023

Summary

The EU is expanding its emissions trading system to include the maritime sector and other fuels, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.

9 18.04.2023

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energy

economy

transport

environment

social policy

waste management

administrative reform

international relations

business and competition

public finance and budget policy

Key points

The EU aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, requiring all economic sectors to contribute to emission reductions.
The emissions trading system will be extended to include international maritime transport activities.
Shipping companies will face a gradual phase-in of requirements, with full responsibility for all verified emissions expected by 2026.
A new 'Ocean Fund' will be created to support the decarbonization of the maritime sector, including research into sustainable fuels and port infrastructure.

Vote

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The Left

Total

Speeches

104 Speeches in total

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Roberta METSOLA

Roberta METSOLA

PPE

0:12 min

8. Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

Michal ŠIMEČKA

Michal ŠIMEČKA

Renew

0:16 min

15. Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System ***I – Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport ***I – Carbon border adjustment mechanism ***I – Social Climate Fund ***I – Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation ***I (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and Regulation (EU) 2015/757 Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System ***I

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