Emissions Trading System and Supporting Policies under an Emissions Reduction Framework

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 4863-4868
Author(s):  
Xiao Ming Qiu ◽  
Jia Sheng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Profit Maximization ◽  
Environmental Taxes ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Economic Welfare ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Regulatory Instruments ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Emissions Trading System

This paper, through building mathematical models, makes an analysis on the emissions trading system under an abatement framework. And the authors obtained four conclusions: (1) The impact by environmental taxes on the existing firms’ choices of optimal discharging amounts is uncertain, the existing firms’ discharging amounts will be on the decrease with the increased prices of emissions permits, and paid initial emissions allowances will reduce the existing firms’ profits; (2) Under an intertemporal trading system, the existing firms’ holding the permits conforms to the principle of profit maximization; (3) Under the intertemporal trading system, the prices for emissions permits for the entrant firms are always on the rise and so are their access costs into the industries, thus frustrating local governments’ efforts in attracting investments; and (4) Emissions reduction policies are good regulatory instruments for promoting local economic welfare and realizing sustainable development. The paper also gives some suggestions for triggering and activating the emissions trading system and formulating supportive policies.

scholarly journals Canadian Challenges in Implementing the Kyoto Protocol: A Cause for Harmonization

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth DeMarco ◽  
Robert Routliffe ◽  
Heather Landymore
Keyword(s):  
Kyoto Protocol ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Trading Systems ◽  
Legal Context ◽  
Ghg Reduction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Emissions Trading System

On 17 December 2002, Canada ratified the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Kyoto Protocol), taking on binding targets to reduce Canadian emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Canada's ratification decision and the proposed domestic emissions trading system forming part of Canada's Kyoto implementation plan continue to be the source of considerable disagreement and conflict between the provinces and thefederal government regarding: the practical challenges associated with multiple Canadian jurisdictions implementing emissions trading systems: the current status and legal issues associated with covenants between industry and government(s) to enforce GHG reduction targets; the legal jurisdiction over domestic emissions trading system(s); and the impact on interprovincial and international trade. Each ofthese issues is examined in the unique Canadian legal context. The authors conclude that many ofthe most significant challenges may be mitigated through harmonization and coordination byfederal and provincial governments in a manner that allows for local concerns to be addressed without fragmenting the Canadian emissions markets.

scholarly journals Does an Emissions Trading Policy Improve Environmental Efficiency? Evidence from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifei Zhang ◽  
Sheng Li ◽  
Fang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Environmental Efficiency ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Pilot Projects ◽  
Trading System ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Efficiency Indicators ◽  
Emissions Trading System

An emissions trading system is a market instrument for pollution control that has been used in China for many years. The Ministry of Environmental Protection of China has approved the implementation of emissions trading pilot projects in 11 provinces since 2007, yet the effectiveness of the policy has not been comprehensively estimated. With panel data from 29 provinces and cities in China between 2003 and 2012, this study uses the data envelopment model-slack based measurement (DEA-SBM) method to measure environmental efficiency indicators and a difference in difference (DID) model to examine the impact of the emissions trading system on environmental efficiency. The results indicate that the policy has significantly improved environmental efficiency in the pilot provinces. However, the effects are heterogeneous with different efficiency levels across the diverse regions. Higher impacts were found in the central and western regions. Some suggestions for the optimization of the emissions trading system are suggested in this study.

scholarly journals The Road to a Downstream Emissions Trading System: Designing a Scheme Combining Motorist and Government Participation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Fahd Mohamed Omar Al-Guthmy ◽  
Wanglin Yan
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
The Road ◽  
Emissions Trading Scheme ◽  
Trading Scheme ◽  
Emissions Trading System

As downstream road transport has not been fully integrated into any emissions trading scheme, this paper proposes and evaluates the possibility of one by addressing the main barriers hindering its development. Based on this, a scheme which separates the “Cap” and “Trade” participation to motorists and local governments, respectively, is presented through a systematic review. We investigate how the scheme addresses the problems of cost, administrative burden, and fuel allowance allocation as they are all key factors that need equal consideration. We also justify the model’s unique structure and characteristics against the world’s largest scheme, the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), to ensure they cater to the three aforementioned issues barring its viability. It is concluded that, by amending specific policy attributes of a road-based emissions trading scheme significantly, it could be more practical both economically and administratively. Also, leveraging on existing institutional arrangements would allow for an economically feasible environment for the administration and management of such a scheme.

scholarly journals A Battle for the Skies: Applying the European Emissions Trading System to International Aviation

2013 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-220
Author(s):  
Jacques Hartmann
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Environmental Harm ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Aircraft Emissions ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Trading Partners ◽  
Combat Climate Change ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Emissions Trading System

The European Union (EU) has long been in a diplomatic row with its main trading partners. The row concerns the EU’s decision to include foreign aircraft emissions within its Emissions Trading System (ETS). Several States have objected to the inclusion as a violation of their sovereignty. The importance of the quarrel can hardly be overestimated: it is the first real clash concerning unilateral measures to combat climate change. By including foreign aircraft emissions within the ETS, the EU has taken unilateral action to prevent international environmental harm. The EU’s action has given rise to some fundamental questions concerning legislative jurisdiction. Moreover, as the impact of climate change becomes more severe, climate change may serve as a pretext for all kinds of protectionist policies. The current quarrel is therefore also one of principle. This article analyses the jurisdictional basis for extending the ETS to extraterritorial flights and the reactions of third States. In doing so, the article reveals fundamental limits in international rules concerning the allocation of competencies between States, especially in relation to the protection of the environment. The article considers these shortcomings in the context of the present case and suggests a new approach to the traditional principles of sovereignty and legislative jurisdiction.

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