Waste & Emissions Trading Conference: A Climate Policy Aligned with Circularity?

As the EU moves forward with its climate and circular economy ambitions, the inclusion of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) raises crucial questions about coherence, feasibility, and environmental effectiveness.

The event aims to provide a platform for dialogue among stakeholders on how to balance decarbonisation objectives with sustainable waste management and energy recovery. Participants from European institutions, EU member states, industry, and civil society will be invited to assess whether the EU ETS provides the right framework for Waste-to-Energy, and to explore what complementary policy approaches are needed to ensure effective progress toward Europe’s climate and circularity goals.

Together, participants will help to address one of the most pressing policy questions for the waste and energy sectors: How can Europe design the right climate tools for Waste-to-Energy?

This is an in-person event organised by CEWEP Confederation of Waste-to-Energy Plants) & ESWET (European Waste-to-Energy Technology Suppliers).