Inclusion of consumption as a way to fix the problem of free allocations in emissions trading – An application of material flow cost accounting to climate policy
Summary: A new policy proposal submitted by Karsten Neuhoff and colleagues recommends charging consumers of emissions intensive materials such as steel and aluminium for the carbon emissions of material production. The proposal was developed to be considered for implementation in Phase IV of the EU Emissions Trading System commencing in 2021. Material flow cost accounting… Read More »
