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EU proposes using carbon market revenues to support shipping decarbonisation

Published 17:46 on March 4, 2026 / Last updated at 17:46 on March 4, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Shipping)

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The European Commission will use proceeds from the sale of 20 million EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances under the Innovation Fund to finance maritime decarbonisation through 2030 and may consider creating a dedicated ETS mechanism for the sector, it announced Wednesday as part of a new maritime and ports strategy.
The European Commission will use proceeds from the sale of 20 million EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances under the Innovation Fund to finance maritime decarbonisation through 2030 and may consider creating a dedicated ETS mechanism for the sector, it announced Wednesday as part of a new maritime and ports strategy.


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