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Updated EU ETS free allocation benchmarks show softening stance on chemicals, cement, with steel unchanged

Published 20:58 on February 10, 2026 / Last updated at 12:21 on February 11, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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A leaked European Commission presentation containing updated benchmarks that will determine the share of free EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) permits given to industry across 2026-30 shows a softer reduction for most chemicals and cement producers, fewer handouts for glass and ceramics, and unchanged totals for steel, compared to previous proposals.
A leaked European Commission presentation containing updated benchmarks that will determine the share of free EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) permits given to industry across 2026-30 shows a softer reduction for most chemicals and cement producers, fewer handouts for glass and ceramics, and unchanged totals for steel, compared to previous proposals.


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