Briefing on the proposal to integrate maritime transport in the EU ETS

This policy brief provides an overview of the proposal by the European Commission to reform the EU ETS from July 2021. The proposal foresees the extension of the existing EU ETS to maritime transport by amending the Emissions Trading Directive (Directive 2003/87/EC) and by adjusting the EU MRV Regulation (2015/757). The proposal is part of the Fit-for-55 package, which also includes other proposals addressing the maritime sector, such as the FuelEU Maritime Initiative. Our policy brief outlines the importance of addressing maritime transport emissions, evaluates the proposal and puts it into context with developments on a global level.