Press Release: Emissions trading: 2013 data show lower emissions but surplus of allowances persists

Under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), istallations are required to submit their verified emissions data for each year to Member State registries. For 2013, this data became publicly available on the European Union Transaction Log (EUTL) on 2 April 2014.

Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) were estimated to have decreased by at least 3% in 2013 compared to the previous year, according to the information recorded in the Union Registry.

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ESO: Background information: Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) http://www.europeansources.info/record/emissions-trading-system-eu-ets/

EurActiv, 19.05.14: EU figures show carbon credit glut persists, but offset data withheld http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/eu-figures-show-carbon-credit-glut-persists-offset-data-withheld-302197

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