Viewpoints

Viewpoints

Get our thinking on the latest changes in the energy and environmental space - from policy and regulation to market movements and innovation. We provide data-driven, no-nonsense viewpoints on the energy transition.

How European carbon prices jumped from €5 to over €63 in less than five years

On 8 September 2021, the price of carbon in Europe reached over €63 – its highest ever price since the emissions trading scheme (ETS) launched in 2005. For the majority of 2017 however, it stood at just €5 a tonne.

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Tags: Carbon Climate Policy Emissions Trading

Fit for 55 – the key takeaways from Europe’s decarbonisation package

On July 14th, the long-awaited ‘Fit for 55’ package was announced by the EU Commission as part of the European Green Deal.

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Tags: Carbon Climate Policy Sustainability