Border Carbon Adjustment in the EU – CBAM in a portfolio of instruments for industrial decarbonization

ERCST Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles

The EU ETS and CBAM are key drivers to achieve industrial decarbonization and secure a prosperous and industrial EU, but they must be accompanied by flanking measures to be effective in a context where they must face other decarbonisation approaches such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and significant subsidies for green […]

EU Climate Policy & Electricity Market Design

ERCST Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles

The ERCST workstream on “EU Climate Policy and Electricity Market” provides analytical input on the interactions between EU climate policy and electricity market. Within the scope of the first part of this project (1st quarter of 2023), the ERCST team has developed a framework matrix (Annex 1) for analysing the elements of the EC proposal on electricity […]

I4C 2023: CCUS in the net-zero transition

Bilbao Exhibition Centre Azkue Kalea, 1 48902 Barakaldo Bizkaia, Spain Azkue Kalea, 1, Barakaldo, Bizkaia

This event was selected as a workshop within Innovative4Climate (I4C) 2023, the World Bank Group's annual global conference on climate finance, carbon markets and investment. The full programme is available here. To achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement, countries must drastically reduce their emissions and achieve a net-zero economy by 2050. Although carbon removals […]

The EU Hydrogen Market: Fit for investments?

ERCST Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles

This was an in-person meeting.  During the previous ERCST hydrogen roundtable discussion, the different pieces of the EU H2 policy and regulatory framework were assessed, focusing on its readiness and capacity to adapt to different ambition levels. The discussion was also intended to explore if the framework has been completed or whether there are still […]

ERCST Side Event at Bonn Climate Change Conference – Mobilizing Private Investments: The Role of the Private Sector and Carbon Markets in the GST

World Conference Center Bonn, Platz d. Vereinten Nationen 2, 53113 Bonn, Germany Platz d. Vereinten Nationen 2, Bonn

This side event was hosted at the Bonn Climate Change Conference in collaboration with with ICC and IETA Venue: World Conference Center Bonn, Platz d. Vereinten Nationen 2, 53113 Bonn, Germany, Kaminzimmer room Carbon pricing and market-based instruments, including cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, represent key vehicles facilitating private sector investments […]

EU Climate Policy & Electricity Market

ERCST Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles

This was a hybrid event. The ERCST workstream on “EU Climate Policy and Electricity Market” provides analytical input on the interactions between EU climate policy and electricity market. ERCST has developed a framework matrix (Annex 1) for analysing the elements of the EC proposal on electricity market reform through a climate change lens. Following on this preliminary […]

The paths to decarbonized and sustainable transport – Discussing ENVI position on the European Commission proposal strengthening the CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles

ERCST Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles

This was a hybrid event. On 26 April, the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee met to exchange views on the Commission proposal strengthening the CO2 standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs).   This event, which is a part of the ERCST’s Paths to Decarbonized and Sustainable Transport Programme, explored the position of the Parliament’s ENVI committee on […]

International Townhall on operationalising CBAM

Online event.  Following the CBAM regulation officially entering into force on the 16 May 2023 we gathered at this International Townhall to explore the practical implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The event focused on when the rubber hits the road, providing insights into the implications of operationalising CBAM and the necessary steps […]

Commission’s public consultation on ‘Industrial Carbon Management’

This was an online event. In 2023, CCUS and carbon removal technology are gaining considerable momentum in the European Union thanks to the new legislative proposals developed by the European Commission, such as the Certification Framework for Carbon Removal and the Net-Zero Industry Act. At the same time, at the CCUS Forum held in October […]

Industrial Carbon Management: submission review

ERCST Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles

This was an in-person event. In 2023, CCUS and carbon removal technology are gaining considerable momentum in the European Union thanks to the new legislative proposals developed by the European Commission, such as the Certification Framework for Carbon Removal and the Net-Zero Industry Act. At the same time, at the CCUS Forum held in October […]

EU Climate Policy and Electricity Market

ERCST Rue Archimède 61, Bruxelles

This was a public event under Chatham House rules – hybrid format. The ERCST workstream on “EU Climate Policy and Electricity Market” provides analytical input on the interactions between EU climate policy and electricity market. ERCST has developed a framework matrix (Annex 1) for analysing the elements of the EC proposal on electricity market reform through […]

ERCST @ IETA North America Climate Summit & Climate Week NYC: The role of CCS and removals in international carbon markets

The Westin New York at Times Square 270 W 43rd St, New York, NY

This event occurred during the IETA North America Summit and Climate Week NYC at The Westin at Times Square New York - Room Gershwin 2 (4th floor).  At this event, ERCST stocktaked on the role and importance of CCUS technologies and removals in achieving NDCs and net zero goals through international cooperation and political support. It […]