Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. announced the launch of EU Carbon Allowance (EUA) 2 futures on May 6, 2025, with the first trades occurring on the same day. The initial trades totaled the equivalent of 5,000 EUA 2 allowances.
This new contract is designed to cover carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion in buildings and road transport under the European Union's new Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2). The ETS2 is expected to become operational in 2027.
The ETS2 is projected to double the scope of the existing EU ETS to 80% of the EU economy, expanding the number of covered entities to approximately 20,000. This launch positions ICE to provide price signals and liquidity for this significant market expansion, driving future revenue growth in its environmental markets.
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