because climate matters
What does it cost, is it sustainable for Europe and will consumers still get acceptable prices?
1. Fuel is only a small part of your ticket
Airlines fuel prices fluctuate dramatically. Despite this huge variations, world’s aviation grew 5.5% a year since 1950, Continue reading “Europe can afford CO2-fair taxation”
Fair and transparent taxation is essential to deter consumers or to attract them to less CO2 emitting transports
EU ETS trading must be extended to all flights landing or taking off in any EU ETS member state, but …
EU ETS CO2 emission counting must “stop the clock” at a certain distance
CO2 emission rules for flights outside EU ETS airspace must stop at a certain (great-circle) distance, e.g. beyond 5,000 km. This “stop the clock” policy avoids unfair competition from flights with intermediate stops outside the EU ETS. Otherwise, fuel efficient direct flights get unfair competition from less fuel efficient flights with intermediate stops. Continue reading “When to stop the clock”
Establishing aviation’s CO2 emissions
1. Measurements
All airlines of EU ETS member states keep already a record of their fuel bills. They are charged for every metric ton of kerosene that is estimated to produce an equivalent of 3.15 tons of CO2.
2. Flight distance
Fuel bills of airlines from outside the EU ETS member states are not available for verification. However, these airlines can be charged accurately Continue reading “CO2 Emissions per route can be accurately established”
Europe got already a tool
1. The EU has already installed an Emissions Trading System
“The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU’s policy to combat climate change and its key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions cost-effectively. Continue reading “Europe can lead the path towards sustainable aviation”