Funds collected through the EU ETS are allocated with strict oversight.
Numerous projects compete for funding from the EU ETS, but only the most effective ones in advancing decarbonization are selected.
From 2013 to 2022, EU ETS regulations mandated that 50% of the funds be invested into green projects. However, due to the bloc's ambitious goals, 79.87% of the funds collected during this period were actually invested in decarbonization efforts. Starting in 2024, 100% of the EUA proceeds will be dedicated to decarbonization initiatives.
Accredited EU ETS verifiers ensure that every euro collected from the sale of carbon allowances is transparently and solely invested for the purpose of decarbonization.