The European Commission launched a call for evidence and a public consultation on the EU Emissions Trading Systems related to different sectors, including waste management.
The ETS Directive amended in 2023 requires the European Commission to assess the feasibility of including municipal waste incineration installations in the EU ETS by 31 July 2026 (with a view to include them from 2028), but also to assess the possibility of including the emissions from other waste management processes, in particular landfills. The Commission will then be entitled to present a legislative proposal to include them.
The Commission is asking for feedback on this particular point (among others). The consultation is open until 8 July.