EU ETS

Complex legislation with major financial impact

The EU ETS (Emissions Trading System) is the European system designed to limit emissions of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases. Companies are allocated or purchase emission allowances and must surrender sufficient allowances each year to cover their actual emissions. Those who emit less can save money or sell their allowances; those who emit more must pay. In this way, the EU ETS encourages companies to become more sustainable in the long term.

ETS obligations today have a direct impact on your costs, margins and long-term forecasts. European regulations are constantly changing and becoming more complex every year. For many companies, it is simply impossible to keep all the necessary expertise fully up to date in-house.

As a business, you are particularly at risk of missing out on allowances and incurring fines. A minor reporting error can have major consequences, such as missing out on free emission allowances, financial penalties for incorrect or late submission, and unnecessary costs to remain compliant.

Full ETS support with Encon

We provide comprehensive support and take the pressure off ETS companies in all matters relating to CO₂ allowances and reporting:

• Complete ETS support: from reporting to communication with authorities
• A single point of contact for VEKA, VBBV and external audits (such as SGS)
• Proactive representation of your interests, ensuring that obligations remain accurate and proportionate

Whether you have limited internal capacity or want maximum certainty, we tailor our approach to your organisation. This means you are not dependent on internal capacity or individual expertise.

In-depth ETS expertise, independent and focused on your interests

Encon has been supporting companies in their energy transition for more than two decades, building strong, proven expertise within the EU ETS framework. We actively support 20+ ETS companies across a wide range of sectors, including Boortmalt, Nelissen, Etex, Nippon Shokubai, Aperam and Wienerberger.

As an independent consultancy, we closely monitor regulatory developments and actively represent your interests within the legal framework. We maintain regular contact with key stakeholders such as VEKA and VBBV. Thanks to our extensive experience, we have also built strong relationships through both ETS cases and other projects, including EBOs and energy studies.

Financial security and continuity

Accurate ETS reporting is not merely a formality, but a strategic lever. Encon provides assurance and continuity, with significant financial benefits. For example, one of our clients was missing out on €200,000 in free emission allowances each year due to an incomplete understanding of the regulations. With Encon’s support, the client was able to secure approximately €1,000,000 in additional value over a five-year period.