UK-EU summit signals ETS alignment intent, but no convergence yet
The recently-concluded UK-EU summit is being widely heralded as a step forward in post-Brexit cooperation, with leaders committing to closer alignment on climate policy. A joint...
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UK ETS at a crossroads ahead of EU-UK summit
The future of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) hangs in the balance as the EU-UK summit gets underway today, with significant consequences anticipated for both UK Allowa...
Poland's cement sector will see CO2 allowances reduce in 2026
Poland’s cement industry is under pressure to reduce CO 2 emissions, with free carbon allowances ending by 2034 and gradual reductions starting in 2026. Process emissions accoun...
Taiwan to propose carbon border tariff bill in 2H24
Taiwan's Minister of Environment, Peng Chi-ming, has announced that a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) bill could be formulated in the second half of 2024, aligning wit...
Navigating EU CBAM Premium
As the European Union (EU) implements its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), non-EU cement producers such as Türkiye will need to address new challenges as they trade ce...
China's coal reliance remains a threat to decarbonisation targets
The rate at which China reduces its CO2 emissions will have a huge impact on whether the world achieves Net Zero before the worst effects of climate change. This week's announce...
MPA responds to government proposals for a UK CBAM
Government proposals for a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) have been welcomed by the UK cement industry, but the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and UK Concrete ...
MPA sets out mineral priorities for the next UK government
Following the announcement of a UK general election on 4 July, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) pushed out its seminal ‘Priorities for the Next Government’ document to par...
CEMBUREAU publishes an update of its Net Zero Roadmap
CEMBUREAU published its Net Zero Roadmap update, on 21 May 2024, outlining the European cement sector’s climate ambition along the cement and concrete value chain. The new updat...
WCA launches CBAM communication campaign
The World Cement Association (WCA) is working to support the roll-out of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by joining its stakeholder communication campaign. Th...