Aviation/CORSIA > Polish plan to scrap free airline CO2 units finds tepid support from EU nations, but backers optimistic

Polish plan to scrap free airline CO2 units finds tepid support from EU nations, but backers optimistic

Published 18:05 on March 5, 2020  /  Last updated at 18:37 on March 5, 2020  /  Aviation/CORSIA, EMEA, EU ETS, International

A Polish pitch to eliminate free carbon allowance allocations for aircraft operators failed to muster majority support at a meeting of EU environment ministers Thursday, but backers are optimistic the idea found enough backers to help it make its way into formal ETS reform proposals next year.
A Polish pitch to eliminate free carbon allowance allocations for aircraft operators failed to muster majority support at a meeting of EU environment ministers Thursday, but backers are optimistic the idea found enough backers to help it make its way into formal ETS reform proposals next year.


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