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ETS2 101: ETS2 complementary measures
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Member states must implement additional policies to complement carbon pricing, significantly impacting emissions from buildings and transport.
- Complimentary measures are vital to the success of ETS2; carbon pricing alone is insufficient.
- Member states have a responsibility to implement additional policies promptly.
- In the U, most transport emissions are linked to road transport, while over a third of energy emissions come from buildings.
- Member states can significantly impact building emissions by speeding up renovations for energy efficiency.
- Transitioning to renewable heating systems, such as heat pumps or district heating, is crucial for buildings.
- For road transport, a shift to electric vehicles and the development of necessary infrastructure is essential.
- Reducing car use and promoting alternative travel modes like public transport and shared mobility is also important.
- The ultimate aim is to achieve the 2040 targets for decarbonization and pollution reduction.