Launch Event: Extension of the CBAM Scope

This is an online event. As the EU navigates the CBAM transitional period, 2025 stands out as a critical year for shaping its future. With crucial reviews underway and key […]

Launch Event – Future of emissions trading in the EU: CDRs

The launch event was held at the University Foundation, Rue d'Egmont 11, 1000 Brussels     This event marks the launch of the Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs) Report, part of the "Future of Emissions Trading in the EU" project. This initiative by ERCST aims to provide original analytical insights, identify challenges, and propose solutions for […]

2040 Climate Target: EU’s Climate Turning Point?

  This was an online event. The European Climate Law required the EU to set a 2040 climate target within six months of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement—an essential milestone on the path to climate neutrality. On 6 February 2024, the EU Commission published its Communication ‘Securing our future - Europe’s 2040 […]

Omnibus Simplification Package: CSRD, CSDDD – Where Do We Stand?

  This was an online event. On February 26, 2025, the EU Commission published the “Omnibus Simplification Package”, proposal introducing adjustments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The Omnibus aims to reduce regulatory burdens particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and certain larger companies, while […]

ERCST Brainstorming Session – European Climate Law Amendment & 2040 Target

This is a by-invitation only ONLINE event. If you are interested in joining please contact ccavallera@ercst.org This meeting is intended as a discussion on the recently launched public consultation by the European Commission on the amendment of European Climate Law to include the 2040 climate target, open for feedback from 21 July 2025 to 15 September […]

Stakeholder Roundtable – Future of Emissions Trading in the EU: Agriculture ETS

!!! VENUE CHANGE !!! - Event will now be held at Curalia, Rue des Deux Églises 33, 1000 Bruxelles   This is an in person event.  “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels”   This meeting is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please contact ncaruana@ercst.org.  This meeting […]

Focus Group – Bridging the CDR funding gap: design options and policy choices

This is an online event.  By invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please contact mvarricchio@ercst.org This Focus Group is designed to examine how the European Union can accelerate the deployment of permanent CDR solutions by designing effective funding mechanisms. The discussion will begin with an exploration of the current landscape of CDR financing […]

Expert Consultation: EU CBAM Implementation Challenges

This meeting is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please contact lfleury@ercst.org. As the EU navigates the CBAM transitional period, 2025 is a pivotal year for shaping its future. Crucial reviews are underway, and key implementing decisions are pending before the definitive period kicks off on January 1st, 2026. In its third […]

Macro Economic Implications of the 2040 EU Climate Change Target

Register Online This is an online event.  On 2 July 2025, the European Commission published the EU’s 2040 climate target, proposing a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels. While the target provides clarity on the EU’s climate trajectory towards 2050, it also carries significant macroeconomic implications. Delivering such a deep decarbonisation pathway […]

Debate – Review of the EU CO2 Emission Performance Standards for New Cars and Vans

This is an online event.  By invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please contact mvarricchio@ercst.org In April 2023, the European Union amended Regulation (EU) 2019/631, setting stricter CO2emission performance standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, targeting a 100% emission reduction by 2035. The European Commission is now reviewing these standards, […]