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Carbon pricing: how Ukraine is preparing for the launch of its own ETS. Part 2
Carbon pricing: how Ukraine is preparing for the launch of its own ETS. Part 2

The domestic emissions trading system is set to launch in less than two years. Will officials have enough time to properly prepare all the necessary infrastructure?

Kernel plans to enter the international carbon credit market
Kernel plans to enter the international carbon credit market

The cost of a certificate per ton of carbon sequestered is currently $15–30

Carbon pricing: how Ukraine is preparing for the launch of its own ETS. Part 1
Carbon pricing: how Ukraine is preparing for the launch of its own ETS. Part 1

The plan is in place, the deadlines have been set—but will a functioning system actually emerge? What is really happening with the development of the carbon market in our country?

The first quarterly carbon price under the CBAM has been announced
The first quarterly carbon price under the CBAM has been announced

The Q2 results will be released on July 6, 2026

Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures
Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures

In addition to the misuse of funds, analysts have noted a lack of comprehensive reporting

The first quarterly price for CBAM certificates will be announced in April
The first quarterly price for CBAM certificates will be announced in April

The calculation is based on the prices of emission allowances within the EU ETS emissions trading system

If the EU ETS does not work towards decarbonization, it needs to be revised – Merz
If the EU ETS does not work towards decarbonization, it needs to be revised – Merz

The market reacted to this with a sharp drop in carbon prices

Over €50 billion for carbon: EU revenues from eco-taxes have tripled in six years – Eurostat
Over €50 billion for carbon: EU revenues from eco-taxes have tripled in six years – Eurostat

The largest taxpayer is the energy sector, followed by the manufacturing industry

CBAM is already in effect. What products are importers declaring?
CBAM is already in effect. What products are importers declaring?

Ferrous metallurgy remains the undisputed leader

Fire disaster in Odessa region: fire destroyed 645 hectares in the Danube Reserve
Fire disaster in Odessa region: fire destroyed 645 hectares in the Danube Reserve

Damage to the environment caused by air pollution alone amounted to approximately UAH 5 billion

The EU will compensate for EU ETS emissions allowances for 20 more economic sectors
The EU will compensate for EU ETS emissions allowances for 20 more economic sectors

In particular, this concerns the production of organic chemicals, as well as certain processes in the manufacture of batteries and glass

European Commission strengthens CBAM: expanding scope, closing loopholes, support fund for producers
European Commission strengthens CBAM: expanding scope, closing loopholes, support fund for producers

Officials acknowledged that the system was too broad, cumbersome, and provided too many opportunities for circumvention