EmissionLink urges fair ETS expansion

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The proposed expansion of the European Union Emissions Trading System must deliver fair treatment for shipping while driving genuine emissions reductions, according to emissions compliance specialist EmissionLink

The European Commission has proposed extending the EU ETS to offshore activities from 2027 and to certain vessels between 400 and 5,000 gross tonnes from 2029.

While the measures would broaden the scheme’s scope and support Europe’s climate ambitions, EmissionLink says they also risk creating significant commercial, contractual and compliance challenges for the maritime sector.

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