EMEA > Brussels shrinks carbon leakage list, but keeps big emitters eligible for free EUAs

Brussels shrinks carbon leakage list, but keeps big emitters eligible for free EUAs

Published 18:03 on May 8, 2018  /  Last updated at 10:28 on May 9, 2018  / /  EMEA, EU ETS

The European Commission cleared 44 big-emitting industries to receive free carbon allowances for 2021-30, reducing drastically the number of eligible sectors but retaining big polluters such as steel, cement, and chemicals.
The European Commission cleared 44 big-emitting industries to receive free carbon allowances for 2021-30, reducing drastically the number of eligible sectors but retaining big polluters such as steel, cement, and chemicals.


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