Towards 2040: A Strengthened ETS to Support the Transition of the Shipping Sector - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses Transport & Environment’s (T&E) recommendations for strengthening the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) specifically for the maritime sector, in light of the upcoming policy review and the EU’s 2040 climate targets. T&E emphasizes that both the EU ETS and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework (NZF) must be maintained and reinforced, as relying on either mechanism alone is insufficient to ensure the shipping industry meets its climate responsibilities. T&E’s briefing highlights the importance of a robust regulatory framework that integrates these systems to effectively reduce shipping emissions and support the sector’s transition towards decarbonization by 2040. The article underscores the need for coordinated policy efforts to align maritime emissions reductions with broader EU climate goals, although it does not provide detailed specifics on the proposed changes or measures within the ETS review.