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EU Carbon Market Revision: Three Implications of the European Commission’s 2026 Reform for Industry

July 22, 2026
By Luc Werring, Katarina Maaskant, Otto Laird & Eglė Karečkaitė

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Eglė KarečkaitėSenior Consultant

EU Carbon Market Reform

As Europe seeks to balance industrial competitiveness with climate ambition, the EU carbon market is entering a new phase. The European Commission's proposed ETS revision would expand the system, introduce greater flexibility and reshape carbon pricing while supporting industrial decarbonisation across the EU through a more gradual post-2030 framework.

Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy

This report examines how the revised EU Emissions Trading System could affect investment decisions, carbon pricing and access to public funding for emissions reduction. It explores the implications of carbon removals, free allocation, industrial competitiveness and ETS reform, helping businesses prepare for evolving compliance requirements and long-term decarbonisation strategies.

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