IATA Critiques EU's Proposed Expansion of Emissions Trading System
The IATA opposes the EU's plan to extend the Emissions Trading System outside Europe, citing potential negative impacts on global decarbonization and European competitiveness.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed strong opposition to the proposed expansion of the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) beyond Europe. IATA warns this could lead to increased tensions over extraterritoriality and hinder global decarbonization efforts.
The organization advocates for bolstering the global CORSIA framework instead. Proposed actions include increasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) allowances and introducing a book-and-claim system for SAF, which require careful implementation for effectiveness. The IATA plans to engage with European policymakers to promote a strategy that avoids extraterritoriality and supports CORSIA.




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