Policy Brief: Carbon Removal in the EU ETS

20 August 2026

With the review of the EU Emissions Trading System, the question is what role high-integrity carbon removals should play in future ETS compliance. DVNE strongly supports the integration of permanent CDR into the EU ETS. This requires a reliable compliance framework, CRCF-based eligibility criteria, technology openness, and targeted measures to close the funding gap during market scale-up. Read our full position and key recommendations in the Policy Brief below – directly in your browser or as a PDF download.