Table of Contents What is the EU ETS? The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is Europe’s primary regulatory instrument for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It works by setting a declining limit on the aggregate emissions it covers and by allocating an equivalent amount of tradable pollution permits to the regulated entities. These …
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Carbon Glance attended as an exhibitor at this year’s Glasgow event, “Tackling Our Climate Crisis Through Innovation and Collaboration”, which was organised by Fintech Tables and supported by various organisations, including Fintech Scotland. The event was centred around the role of finance, technology, and data in creating the necessary infrastructure to deliver a sustainable future …
As countries strive to achieve their national greenhouse gas emissions objectives in a cost-effective manner, an increasing number of carbon pricing regulations are being adopted. The impending entry into force of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) represents a significant milestone in the carbon pricing landscape and has the potential to accelerate this trend. …
At a Glance: As countries seek to reduce their national greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner, carbon pricing instruments are introduced in new jurisdictions and countries. The economic and financial implications for businesses go beyond the price tag that these instruments attach to their unabated emissions. There is more than meets the eye. Indeed, …
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In collaboration with the University of Edinburgh Data-Driven Innovation Initiative (DDI), Carbon Glance worked on a case study to showcase how data can be leveraged to bring carbon pricing intelligence to businesses. This case study is part of a series highlighting the various activities of the DDI leading up to their Data Conference 2023 on September 27th. The …
At a Glance: What are EU ETS allowances? The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU’s efforts to combat climate change. Launched in 2005, it is the world’s first and largest carbon market in terms of trading volume and value. The EU ETS covers various sectors, including power generation, …
Carbon Glance successfully graduated from the University of Edinburgh’s Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) Cohort 3.0 after presenting at the Showcase Event on Friday, 3rd March. The program was managed by Laura Bernal Vergara and delivered by the University of Edinburgh’s world-leading Innovation Hub for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, the Bayes Centre, supported by Barclays Eagle Labs and Edinburgh Innovations. …
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Out of over 1,300 applications, Carbon Glance was chosen as one of the 15 finalists to pitch at the 2023 EU-Startups Summit in Barcelona. Hosted annually by EU-Startups, the leading online publication about European startups, this summit represents their flagship event. The Pitch Competition, a highlight of the summit, is designed to showcase the best seed and …
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The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an environmental policy designed to tackle carbon leakage. Carbon leakage refers to the situation where EU producers relocate their production facilities to regions outside the EU that lack carbon pricing mechanisms or have less stringent climate policies in place. It can also occur when customers choose to substitute EU products with cheaper imports that have higher embedded emissions.
