NEW DATA: 2018 ETS emissions fall
Sandbag’s annual analysis of the Emissions Trading System data release for 2018 CO2, including Europe’s Top Ten emitters
Sandbag’s annual analysis of the Emissions Trading System data release for 2018 CO2, including Europe’s Top Ten emitters
New modelling shows existing policies put Europe on track for emission cuts of at least 50% by 2030
Today, the European Commission published the preliminary 2017 emissions under the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Sandbag has analysed the data.
Sandbag’s new report shows that agreed reform of the Effort Sharing Regulation would only require very limited emissions cuts beyond current efforts, and lets the EU miss its 2030 climate change target.
However, cooperation between EU countries could rescue the target, and reduce costs for all involved.