Everything You Need to Know About Carbon Markets (EUETS), The “Why”, Impact on the Industry & More

European industry is under pressure. High energy prices, global competition, geopolitical tensions, and ambitious climate targets are forcing businesses to rethink how they operate. At the center of this transformation sits one of Europe's most debated policy instruments: the carbon market. But what if the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is more than just another climate regulation? Could it become the economic engine that drives Europe's next industrial renaissance? In this episode of Dranaissance, we sit down with Ellen De Vocht from the European Energy Exchange (EEX), the world's leading marketplace for energy and environmental commodities. Operating at the heart of Europe's carbon markets, Ellen offers a rare insider's perspective on how carbon pricing is shaping investment decisions, industrial competitiveness, and the future of European manufacturing. Together, we explore: • How carbon markets actually work and why they matter far beyond compliance • Why the EU ETS is becoming one of Europe's most powerful industrial policy tools • Whether carbon pricing is accelerating innovation or creating new competitive pressures • How European industries are responding to rising carbon costs in practice • The relationship between ETS, CBAM, and Europe's broader industrial strategy • How China, the United States, and other regions are approaching carbon markets • The biggest misconceptions surrounding Europe's carbon policies • Whether Europe can remain globally competitive while leading the clean industrial transition • What policymakers still need to get right to turn climate ambition into industrial strength Rather than framing carbon markets as simply a cost, this conversation explores how they can become a catalyst for investment, technological innovation, and long-term competitiveness - provided the right market conditions and policy choices are in place. Guest Ellen De Vocht - European Energy Exchange (EEX) Proud Sponsors: ⁠⁠DraghiAI From CBAM to ETS, IRA to REACH to EUDR — regulatory shifts are coming faster than ever. DraghiAI converts every regulatory change into a CFO-grade decision before it hits your balance sheet. Stay ahead of the curve with real-time intelligence…