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Alessandro Vitelli

Alessandro Vitelli is an independent reporter and columnist specialising in climate and energy policy and markets for nearly 20 years. He writes about the spread of carbon markets – both voluntary and compliance – as well as the UNFCCC international climate process.
Alessandro covered the development of the first UN carbon credit market under the Kyoto Protocol and observed the negotiations over the Paris Agreement and its Article 6 markets at close range. He has also covered the EU emissions trading system since its inception, as well as markets in the UK, the United States and elsewhere in the world.

Carbon Markets Making Patchy Progress in Asia

  • Indonesia could launch a cap and trade scheme in 2025.
  • Singapore’s carbon tax is set to increase next year.
  • Thai industry has agreed to launch a carbon credit trading exchange.

Alessandro Vitelli

10 months ago

5 min read

UK Plans To Cut Carbon Emissions Cap by 30%

  • UK publishes carbon market reform proposals
  • Government proposes to cut allowances issued between 2021 and 2030 by 30%.
  • Will bring market in line with achieving net zero emissions by mid-century.

Alessandro Vitelli

10 months ago

3 min read

EU Changes EU ETS Compliance Timetable from 2024

  • Adjusting companies’ free allocation of allowances takes more time than expected.
  • Companies who are late surrendering allowances risk fines.
  • The Commission is now proposing pushing back compliance deadlines.

Alessandro Vitelli

11 months ago

4 min read

How Will Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Work?

  • CBAM requires some imports to declare embedded carbon emissions.
  • They then pay a levy based on the EU’s carbon allowance price.
  • Steel, iron, cement, chemicals, fertiliser and electricity are all covered.

Alessandro Vitelli

11 months ago

4 min read

Carbon Credit Revenue Share Decision Roils Global Market

  • Zimbabwe has voided all of its existing carbon credit contracts.
  • It’s introducing a new revenue split arrangement for emissions reduction projects.
  • Investors are now factoring in political risk and lower returns to global carbon markets.

Alessandro Vitelli

12 months ago

4 min read

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

  • Importers of carbon-intensive materials to the EU will pay for emissions.
  • The EU will assess the materials’ carbon content.
  • Importers will need to buy sufficient CBAM certificates.

Alessandro Vitelli

12 months ago

4 min read

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

  • Importers of carbon-intensive materials to the EU will pay for emissions.
  • The EU will assess the materials’ carbon content.
  • Importers will need to buy sufficient CBAM certificates.

Alessandro Vitelli

12 months ago

4 min read

UK Carbon Slumps as Demand Ebbs and Supply Swells

  • UK carbon prices have fallen by more than 15% this year.
  • They now trade at a discount to EU emission allowances.
  • Industrial output has declined in the last 24 months.

Alessandro Vitelli

12 months ago

4 min read