Eu ets. an in-depth descriptive analysis

This chapter provides an in-depth examination of the EU ETS, spanning from its inception in 2005 to 2020. After providing a descriptive analysis of emissions from stationary installations by year, country, and sector, we proceed to analyze market dynamics. This analysis encompasses transaction frequency and volumes traded annually, as well as a breakdown by type of account and month. The study places special emphasis on Italian firms, comparing trading and non-trading entities, firms engaged solely in buying or purchasing, and those involved in both buying and purchasing activities. Additionally, the analysis distinguishes between interfirm and intrafirm trades within the market.