Norsk Hydro – Alcoa – Sandbag – Bellona Joint Op-Ed : Closing the CBAM scrap loophole – A critical move for climate & competitiveness

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was established to extend Europe’s carbon pricing to imported products, aiming to create a level playing field between European industries and those from regions with less ambitious climate policies. However, in its...

Supply and demand in the EU ETS: It’s the hydrogen, stupid!

This note analyses the supply and demand balance of the EU ETS until 2030. It is based on Sandbag’s ETS Simulator, which was updated with the market’s latest data and policy parameters. • The EU ETS is on track to end its fourth phase in 2030 with a comfortable...

Report – A Scrap Game: Impacts of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was formally adopted on 17 May 2023, two years after the initial proposal by the European Commission. We are now in the midst of the CBAM transitional period and negotiations are continuing for its full entry into...

CEPS-Sandbag Joint Op-Ed – The EU should lead the green steel race… Or it could be left behind in the dust

A wave of low-carbon steel projects should be launched across the EU by 2030 but how commercially viable they are is still to be seen. According to Agora Industry, two critical factors underpin this uncertainty: a carbon price below EUR 150 per tonne of CO2 emissions...

From Niche to Mainstream: Shaping Demand for Green Steel

This report on the demand for green steel examines the impact of steel production using low-carbon technologies further down the value chain. Key Takeaways Due to weak carbon prices and high electricity costs, producing green steel incurs in a premium, which...

Joint letter calling for separate emissions reductions and permanent CDR targets in EU 2040 climate framework

Sandbag co-signed an open letter sent to the European Commission by 114 leading academics, businesses, civil society organisations and research institutions urging the EU to set explicit and separate targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions, land-based carbon...

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Sandbag ETS Recommendations: How can the trialogues win a meaningful EU carbon price?

Sep 1, 2017

Tweet this image Since its creation in 2005, the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has been in a near constant state of crisis and reform. Since 2011, the carbon price has remained below €10 a...

Factchecking the Business Europe study on ETS reform

Jul 10, 2017

On July 6th 2017 Business Europe released a study with consulting firm FTI Compass Lexecon examining reform options for the the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). As negotiations on this file are...

Member States polarised on Effort Sharing reform

Jun 20, 2017

...and risk losing out on the opportunities for new investment in non-ETS sectors across Europe EU Council debate In Monday’s EU Council debate, the polarisation of Member States’ views on Effort...

ESR plenary vote leaves little room for Member State innovation

Jun 14, 2017

For immediate release, Wednesday 14th June 2017 Contact boris@sandbag.org.uk for more information European Parliament vote on Effort Sharing Regulation leaves little room for effort to be shared...

New European Parliament climate policy cuts half a billion tonnes of CO2

Jun 1, 2017

For immediate release, Thursday 1st June 2017 Contact (+32) 2893 9208 suzana@sandbag.org.uk for more information New European Parliament climate policy cuts half a billion tonnes of CO2...

Steeling ourselves for the future: Steelmakers can help to cut EU emissions

May 30, 2017

EU ETS reform risks failing to cut the steel sector’s emissions whilst boosting the sector's unearned profits - this was the key message of a letter delivered yesterday to Heads of European Member...

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Sandbag is recognised as a top global climate think-tank

An inspirational idea that promises to make a real and positive difference… and a wonderful opportunity to help sort out the climate mess we’ve all created. Prof. Chris Turney is the author of Ice, Mud and Blood: Lessons from Climates Past

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Sandbag is playing a crucial role in making sure that Europe’s cornerstone climate policy actually does its job.

Caroline Lucas

United Kingdom MP

Sandbag… strikes a balance between underlining the merits of the EU ETS and criticising the weaknesses.

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Former European Commissioner