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EU ETS emissions fell 1.3% in 2025, continuing a long-term decline that has halved emissions since 2005. Power sector shifts, led by strong solar growth, and falling industrial emissions keep the EU on track for its 2030 target of a 62% reduction.
The Commission has today announced a first concrete measure to reinforce the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
A new study, commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) assesses the impact of the transition to climate neutrality on the labour market, focusing on skills and occupations and their impact on the economy.
The transition to climate neutrality will significantly transform the EU economy but does not pose a threat to the sustainability of public finances, concludes a new study commissioned by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA).
Commissioner Hoekstra convened industry leaders to chart the cement sector’s path to net-zero. Talks focused on boosting demand for low-carbon products, strengthening carbon pricing and accelerating CO₂ infrastructure key to delivering competitiveness, resilience and climate ambition.
At their High-Level Dialogue in Brussels, the EU and Japan agreed to deepen climate cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to the Paris Agreement and stepping up joint action on decarbonisation, energy security and global climate ambition.
The Innovation Fund is continuing to support the deployment of net-zero technologies across Europe with revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
The application period for the two Innovation Fund 2025 auctions for industrial heat decarbonisation and hydrogen production closed on 19 February 2026.
Today, the European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme.
Due to the bank holidays beginning of April, this year’s ETS Verified Emissions Report will be published on April 9, 2026, at the latest.
The Commission has launched two open public consultations and calls for evidence for the preparation of the EU climate policy framework for the period after 2030, focusing on the role of national climate targets and flexibilities and on the possible use of international credits.
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The Commission & the EIB are unlocking an initial €3 billion to spur clean investment in buildings & road transport under ETS2. The new Facility lets EU countries act early, cutting energy bills, supporting clean heating and mobility and ensuring a fair transition before ETS2 starts in 2028.
The Commission has adopted the EU’s first voluntary certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals. Covering DACCS, BioCCS and biochar, the new rules set clear standards, support innovation and investment, and mark the shift from rule-setting to action on the path to climate neutrality.
On 29 January, the Commission met ETS operators from across the EU to take stock of how emissions trading works in practice and gather feedback on where implementation can be simplified and made more efficient.
The European Commission and EUROCONTROL launch NEATS V2, a new tool to track aviation’s non-CO₂ climate impacts. Airlines can now calculate indicative per-flight effects, paving the way for EU ETS reporting from 2025.
The EU has endorsed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change, reinforcing its commitment to climate science and evidence-based debate. Backed by Eurobarometer findings, the move strengthens efforts to counter climate disinformation across Europe.
The Commission has published its assessment of Belgium’s final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).
The EU and Norway met for the annual implementation meeting of the EU–Norway Green Alliance, reviewing progress and exploring next steps to deepen cooperation on climate action, clean energy, industrial decarbonisation, resilience and international climate and environmental diplomacy.
The EU, its Member States and the private sector should invest about €70 billion per year until 2050 in climate adaptation, to reduce exposure to increasing climate hazards and improve resilience...
Carbon farming activities enhance carbon storage in forests and soils, and can reward farmers and foresters financially. The Commission has launched a four-week public feedback exercise to gather input on proposed certification methodologies for carbon farming activities.