Regulation

Carriers may find nasty surprise when looking for loophole in carbon rules

Shipping companies are advised to wait until the EU’s rules are fully phased before considering using the UK as a shortcut to save on carbon allowances.
Instead of finding holes in the EU ETS, the maritime sector should use the phase-in period to learn more about the system, says a senior analyst from Siglar Carbon. | Photo: Jens Dresling/Politiken/Ritzau Scanpix
Instead of finding holes in the EU ETS, the maritime sector should use the phase-in period to learn more about the system, says a senior analyst from Siglar Carbon. | Photo: Jens Dresling/Politiken/Ritzau Scanpix
by METTE GRUBE CONDRUP

Shipping companies should make sure to get the numbers right if they decide to make an extra stop on their journey to Europe to save money when the Emissions Trading System enter into force next year.

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