New EU shipping emissions data reflects sector’s global reach, potentially presaging ETS inclusion

Published 21:36 on May 25, 2020  /  Last updated at 21:47 on May 25, 2020  / Ben Garside /  EMEA, EU ETS, International, Shipping

Around two-thirds of emissions from ships using European Economic Area (EEA) ports are from voyages to or from countries outside that region, EU data has confirmed, in findings that reflect how the bloc’s future climate regulations could affect trade far beyond EU waters.
Around two-thirds of emissions from ships using European Economic Area (EEA) ports are from voyages to or from countries outside that region, EU data has confirmed, in findings that reflect how the bloc’s future climate regulations could affect trade far beyond EU waters.


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