ANALYSIS: European aviation emissions bounce back in 2025, bucking wider EU ETS trend

Published 17:57 on January 5, 2026 / Last updated at 17:57 on January 5, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Insights (Analysis), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Aviation emissions covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) grew 3.9% year-on-year in 2025, while those in the industry and power sectors continued to fall, according to new analysis.
Aviation emissions covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) grew 3.9% year-on-year in 2025, while those in the industry and power sectors continued to fall, according to new analysis.


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