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First large greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme in the world
The European Union Emissions Trading System is a carbon emission trading scheme that began in 2005 and is intended to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Cap and trade schemes limit emissions of specified pollutants over an area and make polluters pay for their pollution, requiring them to buy allowances to emit enough to cover their emissions, from the EU or from other companies. The money is channeled to environmental and social goals. As of 2026 the ETS covers around 40% of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions. The cap decline gradually and should reach zero by 2039.
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