EDF presentation: Carbon pricing for the electric sector: which conditions for an effective decarbonation

As the Americans would say, 2026 feels like a case of ‘déjà vu’… petrol prices are skyrocketing, against the backdrop of war.

This study reviews recent public funding directed towards the downstream of the forest-wood sector and assesses how it contributes to climate mitigation and adaptation. Its objective is to inform better targeting of public support in a context of tightening budget constraints. 

Since 2005, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has been a cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy. With the price per tonne of CO2 now beginning to stabilise at between €60 and €80, and the gradual reduction in free allowances, 2026’s review of the system should be an opportunity to reflect on and upgrade its performance as the EU continues towards climate neutrality.