Implementation Dialogue on Road Transport and Buildings Decarbonisation: Making it Work for People and Businesses - European Commission
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Implementation Dialogue on Road Transport and Buildings Decarbonisation: Making it Work for People and Businesses

The Implementation Dialogue on Road Transport and Buildings Decarbonisation took place on 5 June 2025 in Brussels. The Dialogue brought together 20 diverse stakeholders, from heat pump, micromobility and automative industries, to building renovation experts, fuel providers, and civil society organisations, for an open and insightful exchange on the implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2) and the Social Climate Fund (SCF). 

Most participants expressed strong support for the rollout of the ETS2 and called for its timely implementation without delay or revision. In particular, they highlighted the need for predictability and the importance of sending a strong market signal for decarbonisation. Participants also stressed the importance of accompanying the ETS2 with the Social Climate Fund to protect vulnerable citizens and enterprises and ensure visible support for social acceptance. 

Stakeholders also emphasised the need for a level-playing field across Member States to avoid market distortions, particularly in ETS2 implementation. Many advocated for earmarking ETS2 revenues to fund decarbonisation within the covered sectors. For example, one participant highlighted the importance of reinvesting these funds in transport infrastructure and public mobility, ensuring a viable transition for both end-users and workers. Additionally, participants raised concerns about the distortive impact of high electricity prices relative to gas in several Member States, urging corrective measures to address this imbalance. All agreed that ETS2 implementation alone will not be sufficient. It must be complemented by supportive policy packages and clear regulatory frameworks, particularly through alignment with other key initiatives such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Innovation Fund.

Commissioner Hoekstra emphasised the importance of ETS2 and the Social Climate Fund, underscoring the need to stay the course to ensure stability for both businesses and society. He also supports stakeholders’ calls for greater clarity, transparency, and simplification.

Guiding questions

Three key questions guided the discussion:

  • How can the EU Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) strengthen the business case for deployment of decarbonisation solutions in the transport and building sectors?
  • How can we ensure that the revenues generated by the system and the Social Climate Plans have a multiplier effect in the market, mobilising additional private investment?
  • Do you see any possible simplification or streamlining to the ETS2 and Social Climate Fund rules that could benefit the achievement of their policy objectives in a more efficient way?

Participants 

The following participants have accepted the invitation to join the meeting and to represent views from civil society, businesses and local authorities:

  • ABB E-Mobility
  • Atala
  • Bosch Mobility
  • Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs (BEUC)
  • ČEZ
  • Decathlon
  • European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)
  • European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW)
  • European Transport Workers’ Federation
  • International Road Transport Union (IRU)
  • Knauf Insulation
  • NIBE
  • ORLEN S.A.
  • Phinia
  • POLIS
  • Schneider Electric
  • Signify
  • SMEunited
  • Transport & Environment (T&E)
  • Viessmann

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  • Thursday 5 June 2025, 14:00 - 16:30 (CEST)
  • Brussels, Belgium

Practical information

When
Thursday 5 June 2025, 14:00 - 16:30 (CEST)
Where
Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
Languages
English