Brussels still considering whether to include international credits in EU ETS

Published 15:49 on July 8, 2026 / Last updated at 15:49 on July 8, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM)

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The European Commission is weighing whether to give international carbon credits a narrow, delayed role in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) after 2035, as senior officials insist they will not be allowed as standard compliance units for regulated companies.
The European Commission is weighing whether to give international carbon credits a narrow, delayed role in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) after 2035, as senior officials insist they will not be allowed as standard compliance units for regulated companies.


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