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Carbon emissions

Aerial view over canopy of dense green rainforest

11/5/2026 News

Study confirms overselling in a voluntary carbon market

A University of Cambridge study has found that almost 11 times more carbon credits were issued from the REDD+ (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) voluntary carbon market than was justified.

Shipping

LNG tanker at sea

12/7/2023 News

Shipping set for major 2024 EU Emissions Trading Scheme bill

Analysing the European Union Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (EU MRV) recently published dataset for shipping’s European CO₂ emissions for the year 2022, Hecla Emissions Management estimates that the shipping industry could be liable for an EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) bill of €3.1bn in 2024, €5.7bn in 2025 and €8.4bn in 2026.

Emissions trading

Graphic of UK Union Flag on the left and European Union flag on the right

5/2/2025 News

Scotland and Northern Ireland concerns push UK for closer energy ties with Europe

The Scottish government is calling for closer cooperation with Europe to help lower energy bills and boost investment. Meanwhile, to protect Northern Ireland’s economy, Energy UK says the UK and EU must link their emissions trading systems.

Energy policy

António Costa, Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyan on stage behind podiums during press conference

28/5/2025 News

UK and EU extend post-Brexit collaboration on energy

The UK and European Union reached a political agreement last week to extend their post-Brexit collaboration on energy. Among the announcements at the UK-EU Summit was an agreement to explore the participation of the UK in the EU’s internal electricity market and a commitment to link their respective emissions trading schemes (ETS).

Greenhouse gases

EU flags flying in front of building

9/7/2025 News

EU 2040 emissions reduction target holds its line on climate, but climate groups warn that loopholes threaten its integrity

The European Commission (EC) has proposed maintaining the EU Climate Law target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, but allowing new ‘flexibilities’ in how this target is met. Climate groups have raised concerns, in particular regarding the proposed use of international carbon credits to help meet the target, which they fear could undermine the EU’s climate credibility in the run up to COP30.

Carbon emissions

Head and shoulders photo of Nicolas Endress, set against light grey background

5/5/2026 Comment / Nicolas Endress

Carbon now has a price at the border – most companies just don’t know theirs yet

Although the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to price carbon, its implementation will initially price something else: data, writes Nicolas Endress, CEO, carbon data consultancy ClimEase.

Finance and investment

Row of floating wind turbines heading into distance

EI Member only

7/2/2024 Feature / Sara Siddeeq

The green gold rush

In the rapidly evolving world of global energy, the burgeoning interest and investments flooding into renewable energy signal a seismic shift in how nations, corporations and investors approach energy generation and consumption. As traditional energy sources face growing environmental, economic and social scrutiny, renewable energy has ascended to the forefront of investment opportunities, particularly in Europe, reports Sara Siddeeq.

Energy from waste

Aerial view over waste-to-energy power station and incinerator and surrounding industrial estate

EI Member only

16/10/2024 Feature / Janet Wood

Trading down: Is the UK’s energy-from-waste sector ready to trade carbon emissions?

What are the implications of including energy-from-waste plants in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)? Energy journalist Janet Wood examines how the UK emissions reduction scheme compares to that of the European Union (EU ETS).

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