The document discusses the ecological footprint and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The ecological footprint was developed in the mid-1990s and measures the strain placed on natural resources and ecosystems. It is calculated by comparing the resources consumed by an individual to the world's population and expressing this as a ratio. The ETS is the EU's cap-and-trade system for limiting greenhouse gas emissions. Facilities have a limited allowance that can be traded, and international credits from emission reduction projects can be purchased, allowing flexibility in reducing emissions at lowest cost. The EU has set goals to reduce emissions by 20%, 40%, and 80% by 2030, 2040, and 2050 respectively.

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The Ecological
Footprint
and ETS

2. The Ecological Footprint was
developed in the mid-1990s
and has established itself as
an indicator of sustainability.
It shows how much strain is placed
on the earth's ecosystem and
natural resources.

3. How it is calculated
In other words the ratio of
the total area of the Earth
to the world's population,
and expressing this ratio
in kilograms per hectare.
The ecological footprint is
calculated by comparing the
natural resources consumed by
a single individual.

4. Choose sustainably
caught fish.
When shopping, use
reusable bags
What can we do to reduce our
Ecological Footprint
Avoid products with
excessive plastic packaging.
Walk, cycle or take public
transport.
Learn to separate rubbish
well.
Limit consumption of meat,
particularly red meat.

5. ETS
The EU
Emissions
Trading System
Explained
What is it?
The EU Emissions Trading System operates on
the basis of the cap-and-trade concept, in which
a cap is placed on the total amount of certain
greenhouse gases that can be emitted by
facilities covered by the system.

6. ETS
Facilities can purchase limited amounts of
international credits from emission reduction
projects around the world. Trading creates
flexibility and ensures that emission reductions
occur when they are most cost-effective.
How does it work ?

7. EU Emission Project
The EU has set itself many
goals for 2030 and 2050.
In 2020 we arrived at -
20% of emissions, for the
next few years we have
planned a decrease of up
to -40% of emissions by
2030, and -80% by 2050.
-20%
-40%
-80%
2050

8. “Together we can make the difference”