emissions trading

American  

[ih-mish-uhnz trey-ding] / ɪˈmɪʃ ənz ˌtreɪ dɪŋ /

noun

1. cap and trade.

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Etymology

Origin of emissions trading

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said an upcoming review of the Emissions Trading System would result in some industries paying less for their carbon emissions than previously expected.

From The Wall Street Journal

Speculation that the European Union will water down reforms to its Emissions Trading Scheme weighed on the stock so far this year, as lower carbon prices would eat away at Heidelberg’s relative advantage as a leader in decarbonization.

From The Wall Street Journal

Executives across Europe don’t expect the Emissions Trading Scheme to be repealed despite political pressure from some EU member states, they write.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brussels has faced pressure to relax its emissions trading rules in response to surging energy prices, while other governments have taken steps to help motorists fill up at the pump.

From Barron's

Another sticking point for India was the EU's carbon border tax, which aims to ensure foreign producers pay a carbon cost similar to what European companies already pay under the bloc's internal emissions trading system.

From Barron's