ETS2 — Emissions trading for buildings and road transport
Extends carbon pricing to heating and road transport fuels, payable by fuel suppliers, who will pass it on in their prices. The launch of the market has been postponed by one year, to 2028.
At a glance
- Legal reference
- Directive (EU) 2023/959, amending Directive 2003/87/EC
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Area
- Climate, energy and emissions
- Status
- Postponed
- Last reviewed
- Official text
- EUR-Lex · Directive (EU) 2023/959 ↗
Every date for ETS2
- Permit requirement and emissions monitoring
- First emissions reporting (year 2024)
- Launch of the market and surrender of allowances (postponed from 2027) in 433 days
Fuel suppliers; indirect impact on company fleets, logistics and building heating.
How we helpSustainability & Environmental Transition →- 01Estimate the cost impact on fleets and heating
- 02Plan electrification and efficiency measures before the launch
Frequently asked questions on ETS2
Extends carbon pricing to heating and road transport fuels, payable by fuel suppliers, who will pass it on in their prices. The launch of the market has been postponed by one year, to 2028.
Fuel suppliers; indirect impact on company fleets, logistics and building heating.
1 Jan 2024: Permit requirement and emissions monitoring; 30 Apr 2025: First emissions reporting (year 2024); 1 Jan 2028: Launch of the market and surrender of allowances (postponed from 2027).
The next milestone is 1 Jan 2028: Launch of the market and surrender of allowances (postponed from 2027).
Estimate the cost impact on fleets and heating; Plan electrification and efficiency measures before the launch.
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