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CBAM extension: Closing the emissions gap

CBAM extension: Closing the emissions gap

May 22, 2025 | Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), Industry, Policy recommendations

Sandbag’s new position paper urges the European Commission to expand the CBAM horizontally and vertically, addressing loopholes and supporting the phase-out of free allocation.

Auction for industrial heat electrification: A positive step, but mind the induced emissions!

Auction for industrial heat electrification: A positive step, but mind the induced emissions!

May 20, 2025 | Climate financing, Decarbonisation, Industry, Innovation Fund

This position paper analyses the European Commission’s industrial heat auction, highlighting the importance of auction design to ensure electrification reduces emissions without causing unintended increases due to electricity grid dynamics.

Aluminium production and CCS/U: A reality check

Aluminium production and CCS/U: A reality check

Apr 25, 2025 | Aluminium, Briefs, CCS, Industry

Aluminium production remains challenging to decarbonise. This brief examines the limited potential of Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCS/U) in the sector and explores alternative approaches that may offer more effective emissions reductions.

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  • CBAM extension: Closing the emissions gap
  • Auction for industrial heat electrification: A positive step, but mind the induced emissions!
  • Aluminium production and CCS/U: A reality check
  • Towards a minimum recycled steel content in passenger cars: setting an initial target
  • In or Out: What’s best for carbon removals and the EU ETS?

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