An Overview of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): What Importers and Businesses Need To Know Posted by Matthew Temple on 04/09/2023 The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a critical element of the ambitious Fit for 55 package aimed at ... Read more
The Challenge of Carbon Leakage and Proposed Solutions for Allocation in the EU ETS Posted by Matthew Temple on 02/06/2023 Carbon leakage refers to the risk faced by companies relocating their production outside Europe due to increased costs associated with climate ... Read more
Controversies and Adjustments in Free Allocation Distribution within the Phase IV EU ETS Proposal Posted by Matthew Temple on 02/06/2023 The distribution of free allocation has become a highly contentious issue within the Phase IV European Commission proposal. The objective of ... Read more
Improving Benchmark Values for Free Allocation in the EU ETS Phase IV Posted by Matthew Temple on 02/06/2023 In the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), a benchmark is utilized to determine the free allocation of allowances for ... Read more
Backloading and the Market Stability Reserve: A Path to Carbon Price Recovery Posted by Matthew Temple on 02/06/2023 Backloading, introduced in 2014, is a reform measure implemented in the carbon market to boost carbon prices and incentivize investments in ... Read more
The Prospects and Challenges of Phase IV in the EU ETS Posted by Matthew Temple on 02/06/2023 Phase IV of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) will span from 2021 to 2030. The initial proposal for ... Read more
Key Features of Phase III in the EU ETS: Transitioning Towards a More Auction-based System Posted by Matthew Temple on 02/06/2023 Phase III of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), spanning from 2013 to 2020, introduced significant changes to the ... Read more
Market Stability Reserve Posted by Matthew Temple on 02/06/2023 The Market Stability Reserve (MSR) is a carbon market reform aimed at providing price stability for installations covered under the EU ... Read more
Understanding Carbon Offsetting: A Comprehensive Guide Posted by Matthew Temple on 01/06/2023 Carbon offsetting is a process that involves purchasing and cancelling carbon emissions credits equivalent to the carbon footprint of an activity, ... Read more
Market Stability Reserve: Driving Price Stability in the EU ETS Posted by Matthew Temple on 01/06/2023 The Market Stability Reserve (MSR) is a reform in the carbon market designed to provide stability and confidence for installations covered ... Read more