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Difference between verified emissions and caps in all 30 countries participating in the EU ETS, 2008–2010

Figure Created 18 Oct 2011 Published 18 Oct 2011 Last modified 13 Jun 2017

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A positive sign indicates that verified emissions (2008, 2009, 2010 and 2008/2010 average) were higher than available allowances (i.e. the EU ETS helps the Member State to reach its Kyoto target). A negative sign indicates that verified emissions were lower than available allowances (i.e. the EU ETS does not help the Member State to reach its Kyoto target).