European Union Emission Trading Systems (ETS) revenue 2008-2023
European Union Emission Trading System (EU-ETS) revenues reached a record high of 47.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. This accounted for around 63 percent of global emissions trading revenues that year. EU-ETS revenues from the auctioning of allowances has increased considerably in recent years, owing to factors like rising prices. EU ETS revenues go toward various end uses, including renewable energy development, low-carbon transportation, and improving energy efficiency.