Making the best of the new EU Social Climate Fund
How can ETS-2 revenues ensure a fair and effective climate transition for vulnerable groups?
Speakers
Beatriz Yordi Aguirre
Director, European Commission, DG Clima
Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera
Founder and President, Forum Energii
Simone Tagliapietra
Bruegel Senior fellow
Georg Zachmann
Bruegel Senior fellow
Agenda
Check-in & lunch
12:30-13:00Agenda
Discussion
13:00-14:00- Chair: Simone Tagliapietra, Bruegel Senior fellow
- Beatriz Yordi Aguirre, Director, European Commission, DG Clima
- Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera, Founder and President, Forum Energii
- Georg Zachmann, Bruegel Senior fellow
Additional speaker to be confirmed.
Agenda
Q&A
14:00-14:15Ask your question on #SCF
The EU’s ambitious climate goals hinge on rapid decarbonization in buildings and transport - yet progress remains slow. The introduction of a new Emissions Trading System (ETS-2) puts a carbon price on fuels in these sectors, promising to deliver on decarbonization while indirectly promoting energy independence and international competitiveness. However, the resulting cost increase risks disproportionately impacting vulnerable households and SMEs. The Social Climate Fund (SCF) aims to mitigate these effects, redistributing ETS-2 revenues to support the most affected. With the Social Climate Plans due by June 2025, Member States must act swiftly to design effective strategies. This event will explore how to ensure ETS-2 revenues drive an equitable transition, balancing income support with investment incentives, managing administrative constraints, and fostering cross-country learning. Join the discussion on how Member States turn carbon pricing revenues into a just and effective climate policy tool, especially in light of the tight timeline.