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As the EU moves forward with its climate and circular economy ambitions, the potential inclusion of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) raises crucial questions about coherence, feasibility, and environmental effectiveness.
The event aimed to provide a platform for dialogue among stakeholders on how to balance decarbonisation objectives with sustainable waste management and energy recovery. Participants from European institutions, EU member states, industry, and civil society were invited to assess whether the EU ETS provides the right framework for Waste-to-Energy, and to explore what complementary policy approaches are needed to ensure effective progress toward Europe’s climate and circularity goals.
Together, participants helped to address one of the most pressing policy questions for the waste and energy sectors: How can Europe design the right climate tools for Waste-to-Energy?
This event was organised by CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) & ESWET (European Waste-to-Energy Technology Suppliers).
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CEWEP-ESWET Joint Policy Brief on Waste & EU ETS
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
CEWEP, the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants, is the umbrella association of the operators of Waste-to-Energy (incineration with energy recovery) plants, representing about 434 plants from 24 countries.
ESWET, European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology, is a European association representing manufacturers in the field of Waste-to-Energy Technology. ESWET member companies have built and supplied over 95% of the Waste-to-Energy plants in operation in Europe.
Photos © Elio Germani 2026
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(Please note the mandatory copyrights for these photos: ©Elio Germani 2026)
