Towards 2040: a strengthened ETS to support the transition of the shipping sector

Towards 2040: a strengthened ETS to support the transition of the shipping sector

Transport & Environment — 2025-07-14

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This briefing sets out T&E’s key recommendations for strengthening the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector, in view of the upcoming policy review and the 2040 EU climate target. 

T&E highlights the need to maintain both the EU ETS and the IMO’s Net Zero Framework (NZF), as neither alone is sufficient to fulfil shipping’s share of climate action.

Read the consultation here.