Commission urged to review ETS rules

Infographic showing the original timeline for the EU ETS

Source: European Commission

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Commission’s Electrification Action Plan while urging changes to EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) proposals to protect port competitiveness.

ESPO said the Commission’s review of the EU ETS acknowledges concerns over carbon leakage and business leakage affecting European ports, but warned that elements of the proposals could undermine climate objectives and distort competition.

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