The legislative foundations of an effective EU international credit procurement facility
Joel Gould
Markets & Policy Lead
Markets and Policy
The European Commission is expected to present legislation governing the EU’s use of international carbon credits in December 2026. This legislation must equip the proposed procurement facility to build a sufficient pipeline of high-integrity credits, purchase them for use in 2036–2040 and manage the resulting portfolio over the long term. Our report sets out recommendations for the minimum legislative requirements needed to perform these functions, alongside additional provisions that could strengthen the facility’s effectiveness.
