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EU Emissions Trading System Directive 2003/87/EC

EU Directive 2003/87/EC established the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) the world's first major carbon market and a cornerstone of EU climate policy.…

What EU Emissions Trading System Directive 2003/87/EC requires

EU Directive 2003/87/EC established the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) the world's first major carbon market and a cornerstone of EU climate policy. The EU ETS operates on a cap-and-trade basis covering ~10,000 power stations and industrial plants in 30 European countries (EU 27 + Iceland Liechtenstein Norway) plus aviation. EU ETS Phase 4 (2021-2030) reformed via Directive (EU) 2023/959 ("Fit for 55"): -62% emissions by 2030 vs 2005; ETS extended to maritime transport (2024); separate ETS2 created for road transport buildings (2027); Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) per Regulation 2023/956 transitional 2023-2025 definitive from 2026; free allocation phase out for CBAM sectors and aviation; Market Stability Reserve enhanced.

Pillar: Sustainability & ESG · Authority: European Commission DG CLIMA · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:

Primary source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2003/87/oj

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Primary Citations — 6 traced to source

  • EU Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
  • Directive 2003/87/EC Article 2 Annex I (Scope Installations): energy activities production processing metals mineral industries production of

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