CBAM > Investigation reveals plastic producers lobbying for free EU ETS allowances

Investigation reveals plastic producers lobbying for free EU ETS allowances

Published 06:51 on January 29, 2025  /  Last updated at 06:51 on January 29, 2025  / /  CBAM, EMEA, EU ETS

The European chemical industry, led by major plastic producers, has been pushing back on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), claiming that carbon policies threaten their survival in Europe and will drive investment and jobs overseas, according to leaked documents.
The European chemical industry, led by major plastic producers, has been pushing back on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), claiming that carbon policies threaten their survival in Europe and will drive investment and jobs overseas, according to leaked documents.


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