Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and gradual elimination of free emission allowances for sectors at risk of carbon leakage under the EU ETS – is the cake worth the candle? Cover Image

Mechanizm dostosowywania cen na granicach (CBAM) i stopniowa eliminacja bezpłatnych uprawnień emisyjnych dla sektorów zagrożonych ucieczką emisji w ramach EU ETS – czy gra jest warta świeczki?
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and gradual elimination of free emission allowances for sectors at risk of carbon leakage under the EU ETS – is the cake worth the candle?

Author(s): Ilona Przybojewska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; CBAM; carbon border tax; emissions trading; EU ETS; climate policy

Summary/Abstract: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an instrument within the scope of the EUclimate policy implemented in order to complement the EU emissions trading system and toavoid the danger of carbon leakage. The paper discusses the principal elements of CBAM andconstitutes an attempt of its assessment as regards anticipated practical impacts and compatibilitywith chosen environmental principles.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 1-29
  • Page Count: 29
  • Language: Polish